Yes, it will. Sixty-nine years ago America was attacked by the Empire of Japan. 2,400 service men and women lost their lives. more than 1.100 were left injured. The USS Arizona in still on the bottom of the harbor along with 900 men that were serving on that ship. This single ruthless act, the attack [...]
I was pleased to see this story last night on the news. WASP, Women Airforce Service Pilots, served during World War II from 1942 to 1944. They flew non-combat mission so male pilots could fly active duty missions. These women were not considered military personal so they never received recognition for their service during World [...]
I ran across this story via Twitter and I just had to reblog it. It originally appeared in the St. Petersburg and online at tampabay.com. WWII Vet And Wife Are Finally At Rest BUSHNELL — The two teenagers got to the cemetery first. He wore his dark green dress uniform from the National Guard. She [...]
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3 Comments »Sixty-eight years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered this speech. Our nation rallied together and supported our troops who in the end, got the job done. I was not yet born so I do not remember, but I have been told that it was just a shocking and devastating as 9/11. We must not forget.
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Posted in Uncategorized Tags: army, birthday, Civil War, Korean War, Revolutionary War, soldier, Vietnam War, World War I, World War II 3 Comments »“There is one great thing that you men will all be able to say after this war is over and you are home once again. You may be thankful that twenty years from now when you are sitting by the fireplace with your grandson on your knee and he asks you what you did in [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Battle of Midway, Ens. George Gay, military, navy, USS Yorktown, World War II Comments OffYes I know it is not Monday but I have a good excuse. Since adopting Lucie (see the post below) on Saturday I have taken her on a few walks. Now let’s just say that she is a little leash ignorant and tends to almost take me for a walk. So when I got up [...]
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