tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611710.post2846812552734395967..comments2024-03-27T22:55:48.214-03:00Comments on garcias2chile: Memorial Day: "The War Was in Color"Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03603244678280067360noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611710.post-78736156345793162252016-11-12T20:50:05.463-03:002016-11-12T20:50:05.463-03:00I know that you wrote this a few years back, but I...I know that you wrote this a few years back, but I believe it is the first time I have read it. As always, it is very well written. It sounds like he was a wonderful man. I have spoken with many veterans over the years, most do not care to tell their stories. Many times I asked them to come and speak to my history or government classes. Most have declined saying that it is too difficult. They may share with those that also served. I am familiar with your grandfather's military unit. My mind go right to the battle maps from my classroom. Both of my grandfather's served in "The Great War "or "the War to End all Wars". My Dad's father served in the Army Corps of Engineers my mom's served with the Marines he was among the first in and the last out. He spend a great deal of time in the trenches. He was awarded a French military medal . He also was awarded a silver star. He never claimed either medal. He felt that he did not deserve them when he lost so many friends. My mom said he very rarely spoke of his experiences and would never march in any parades. He said he did all the marching he was going to do when he served. He Marched across Europe, in boots that were too big. The military did not issue boots small enough for his feet. He had to stuff rags or newspapers inside. I only know these men through their letters home to their families. I am so thankful they were saved. Neither of my grandfather's married before the war and both died long before I was born. We owe a great debt to so many to fought for our freedom. Please God please bring healing to our land !<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03041901400508228488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611710.post-27732761557906986122011-05-30T18:05:01.741-04:002011-05-30T18:05:01.741-04:00I think that many veterans didn't talk of thei...I think that many veterans didn't talk of their experience. I know that my grandfather didn't, nor did my husband's father and uncle (all were WWII vets). But I know that my grandmother and aunt didn't want them to talk about it. (Not sure about my mother-in-law) They are all gone now, so can't ask.Becky Dempseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659861040874049868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611710.post-85322742462960984922011-05-30T14:24:33.619-04:002011-05-30T14:24:33.619-04:00What an awesome tribute to a great man. How I wis...What an awesome tribute to a great man. How I wish our husbands could have gotten to know our grandfather. I think they would have enjoyed one another's company. Thanks for keeping his memory alive!Terri Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296936438817483339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611710.post-44480088010327081362011-05-30T14:08:34.799-04:002011-05-30T14:08:34.799-04:00Aww, Dad's comment made me cry. I am so proud...Aww, Dad's comment made me cry. I am so proud of Grandpop and miss him so much!panimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677777826773952246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611710.post-35566593374674890772011-05-30T12:05:58.730-04:002011-05-30T12:05:58.730-04:00Thank you, for keeping your grandfather's name...Thank you, for keeping your grandfather's name and heritaqe alive for future generations. He loved his grandchildren very much and would have so much enjoyed getting to know his great grandchildren. In his own quiet way he certainly influenced the lives of many people and I praise God for him and am so thankful that he was my dad.<br />Love, your dad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com