Yesterday was a day to reflect - but see below
I got up yesterday and went to the memorial site in Munster, IN
- It was about 7:45 AM I walked the path once more as I do every so often. I planted my Flag at the NAM site. And as I usually do talk to the wall and display for those - Bud's we lost. - Spent an hour in the bitter cold talking to the wall and went to the WWI section; said Hi Grandpa & thanked him for your service. - Went to the WWII section - said Hi to my Dad and My Uncles and told them they will never be forgotten and are missed. - Went to the Korean section - and talk with my Uncle Bill USM to let him I haven't forgotten and I do miss him. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From there I went for breakfast - I normally don't eat breakfast but it was cold and my thoughts were about my past relative's & friends of mine that didn't it back and were sent home in boxes. Got Brisket's and Gravy and a coffee - I normally don't eat breakfast any more - but it went down just fine. - I went to the VFW in Dyer, IN. It was open! A few guys were there and we drank beer(s) for about an hour. - Later this big tall older old man asked if we were open and could he come in? - Of course we said and then we found about his tour of duty. He was 92 years old and still looked great and was in WWI - WWII - and Korea. He looked great for 92 years old and we bought him a beer. It was about 8:30 or 9:30 AM - and he told us of his military memories and then bought around for the five guys in the VFW. He was amazing and sharp as a tack! - He said he had taking his buddy to the hospital next door and a few other's and looked out the window and saw our VFW Post. His bud was getting tested so he thought he come down and see if it was open. - He was 92 looking great and drinking a beer - sharp as a tack and was glad he stopped by and that we were open. Now his stories took hold - our oldest guy is 77 yrs old (name Bruce). - He said he was so glad he dropped by and we all thanked him for his service and his longevity & his memory of his duty! - That made my day and the five other's in there as well. We shook his hand bought him a beer or two and thanked him for his stories and service. He's going to break a 100 he said - and after that - God only knows. - I just had post this - because it made my day! - I hope you all remember Veteran's Day! So much blood was shed during those conflicts - American's have shed blood but so do our enemies - it's not what we wanted - but in defense our lands - our people and alias - we bleed like everyone else. - I salute all those that serve (and serving) and to those we've lost. God Bless America and all those that were wounded or sacrificed their lives. - Sad isn't it - and yet we "war away" to often and suffer from those actions - and even today - fight in foreign lands to counter aggression when called upon. - God Bless All Those That Serve - Less We Forget! - Boats |
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