May 28, 2007
I just received an e-mail from my mother inviting our family to take a moment of time to reflect on her father who was a Marine killed in the Pacific during WWII. My mother never knew her biological father because she was so young when he went off to war.
I never knew my maternal grandfather, but I am proud of his voluntary service and of his supreme sacrifice to our country. RIP.
To my paternal grandfather, who was a pilot in WWII, and a career Air Force officer, thank you for your service. RIP.
To my father who was a Marine--once a Marine, always a Marine--thank you for your service. To my niece, currently a Marine, may God's protection and blessings be upon you in the service of your country.
The image above is from the Punchbowl National Cemetery, where my maternal grandfather is buried. The image below is from the National Archives of my grandfather's service record. If one of your relatives was KIA during WWII, you can visit the National WWII Memorial website and look up their information. There, you can also find where your loved one is buried. Perhaps, like me, you will be able to visit their grave someday.
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USA, all the way!
Posted by: Michael Weaver at May 28, 2007 05:43 PM (2OHpj)
My daughter (7) was asking about Memorial day. I told her about her Great uncle Mel, and his Distinguished Flying Cross, and her great-great-great grandfather Andrew, shot in the ass at the battle of Shiloh. She got it, I think, and a new generation of patriots is born.
Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at May 28, 2007 09:54 PM (K/lgF)
Where in the Pacific did he serve? I wonder if my Dad knew him. My Dad was with the First Marines at Guadalcanal. He got malaria there, and had to go to Australia to recover. Apparently he kept getting sick from that for years afterwards. But thank G-d he came home, or I wouldn't be writing this.
Warmest Regards
Posted by: yonason at May 28, 2007 10:45 PM (emymS)
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