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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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Boats O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. "IN GOD WE TRUST" |
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