A salute to the many who sacrificed to make it possible for us to live as we do. Not just the soldiers and sailors and airmen, but the wives, mothers, and kids, who maybe never knew their fathers. The folks who kept the home fires burning while America saved the world.
Again and again.
Thanks to you baby brother, who served in the air force and to the uncles who spent time in Japan, Panama, and Korea, while their family worried at home. Thanks to cousins too, at least one still serving his country,.and cousins' children stationed far away even now.
I remember the uncles coming home from distant and mysterious lands bringing amazing souvenirs of their service. The world was a lot bigger place then and we didn't think of Asia as being right next door. (I thought my paternal grandpa whose first two names were Theodore Roosevelt was president. After all he was a VIP to me and he looked a lot like Ike.) The uncles seemed larger than life in their khaki uniforms and short haircuts. Looking up the dates of the war period and occupation I see that I couldn't have been much more than three or four at the time so that is not too surprising. Funny that I remember it, but I do.
I hope what they all gave, whether in war or peace time, is never forgotten.
And once again I want to thank them all.
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Thank you for showing you colors and your thanks today.
ReplyDeleteHear! Hear! People don't understand the sacrifice for freedom.
ReplyDeleteAlready in the news yesterday, a move in some counties in Oregon to reveal and make public the names of people with concealed handguns licenses.
How soon they forget the sacrifices others have made...
Amen again.
ReplyDeleteThank You. It is a pleasure and an honor to serve this great nation and citizens.
ReplyDeleteT.A.T.C.? I follow the state law, as much as possible concerning ccw, but, I still think that I need NO ONES permission to own, carry. The Constition gives me that right. They won't find mine, because I refuse to get anyones permission. OUR constitution gave me that right.
Reduntint, I know. ;-)...but there ya have it! HA!
JW
Thank you for your rememberance and appreciation. You will never know how much it is appreciated.
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you are definately not alone.
Actually, Our Constitution keeps the government that we formed, from infringing on our right to keep and bear arms, and always remember that the pen is mightier than the sword.
ReplyDeleteDear Marianne:
ReplyDeleteYou also had Grand Uncles who served in WWII: Bernap Wilder,who was missing in action for some time, although the way he told the story, he just couldn't catch up with his unit, Michael DiMarco, and later Lawrence McGivern and James McGivern, Paul Montgomery, Ralph Kenneth Montgomery
WWI: Joseph Lachmayer who served with the 40 and 8
Cousin Buddy Eagen was shot down over France, I believe.
Your Uncle Ed was a shallow water rat, and served with the Coast Guard (don't tell him I said that)Love, Mom
LInda, thanks
ReplyDeleteEarl, thank you for your service
Nita, when will people learn not to believe campaign promises?
moos, thanks for visiting. I was sorry to read of your cold weather breakdowns yesterday...what misery
JW, thank you...and I very much agree with you on the concealed carry issue.
Deb, thank you...you Veterans Day post was very moving
Earl, I wish people would remember that!
Mom, thanks so much for that information. I remember now the picture Grandma had of Uncle Ed in his uniform...he looked so dashing! I never heard the story about Uncle Bernie though..must have been terrible for the family. Love you too!
Fred Thanks!!
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Mappy
Thank you little bother. love you!
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