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to the veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom. If you have a friend or a loved
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I would like to thank all the men and women who served to keep our nation free. Those who gave their lives and the ones who got to come back to us. Of these that are most special to me and my family are my father Andrew J. Carrington,my uncle Charles A. Carrington,my husband's uncle Charles A. Verdin. these three men and any that I might have meet in my life I thank you for your bravrey and courage and pride in our country. I know that there are still other that feel the same as you for they are keeping up the job. Jackie Verdin
Jackie Verdin <yellowrose1@adelphia.net>
New Richmond , OH - Friday, February 06, 2004 at 13:59:12 (EST)
I WOULD BE HONOR TO PLACE MY FATHERS NAME AMONG THOSE,WHO WHERE TO SACRIFICE EVERYTHING ON JUNE 6, 1944. HIS NAME,WILLIAM FRANCIS FRAZIER,GMG3,COXSWAIN FOR THE LCVP'S EMBARKED 6/6/44 TO OMAHA BEACH,FROM THE LST 208.THANKS DAD
BRADFORD W. FRAZIER <BREIZARFBRADF@HOTMAIL.COM>
FAIRHAVEN, MA - Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 17:56:38 (EDT)
I would like to mention my parents. Dad was a sailor on the USS Enterprize. Fought 13 battles without being wounded only to suffer injuries in an accident when in port. Mom was a teenager on the west coast, and lived with the rationing, and the scare after Pearl Harbor.
They raised 3 kids and put them all through college, without college education themselves. Still going after 56 years of marriage.
Thanks again mom and dad.
Paul E. Lang <edward_1953@yahoo.com>
Geneva, NE - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 15:02:20 (EDT)
i would like to thank my parents, thomas gray, and dolores griffin, for serving our nation when the time came. they were both members of the USnavy. im proud to carry their name.
christopher gray <cgray1@optonline.net>
rockville centre, ny - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 12:18:56 (EDT)
We can't do or say enough to those who served and gave their life for our freedom as we know today. My special thanks goes out to all who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live as free men today. A special thank you goes out to my "Old Man" WWII 34th Division North Italy.
Jim Jr
James C Blumenstein <jblumenstein3@comcast.net>
Mt Royal, NJ - Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 12:21:46 (EDT)
My grandfather, Thomas F. J. O'Brien, was Lt. Cmdr. in World War 1 in the U.S. Navy, after the war he was Captain in the U.S. Merchant Marines until 1937 When he joined the Army Transport Command...Capt. O'Brien and his wife Harriet were in Honolulu when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. I was born to their daughter Catherine on June 6th, 1942. If anyone knows how I might find more information on my grandfather and the ships he commanded please contact me. I am quite interested. Thank you......J.Stevens........jmoon2you@msn.com
Judith A. Stevens <jmoon2you@msn.com>
East Greenwich, RI - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 22:28:52 (EST)
i would like my grandfather, william standring remembered. he was part of the 9th armored division who was led by Lt. Emmett Burrows (of the bronx)they were the 1st men across the rhine to reach home. and not to mention they had the flag of the swatika, that my grandfather brought home with him in august of 1945.
lee-anne lennon <kevinkbl1@aol.com>
- Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 10:46:47 (EST)
i would like my grandfather remembered.he was one of the 1st men of the 9th division to cross the rhine on march 7th.
the 9th division was led by Lt. Emmett Burrows.my grandfather is still around today, and tells all of us grandchildren his amazing stories.
lee-anne lennon <kevinkbl1@aol.com>
taunton, ma - Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 10:39:09 (EST)
In Memory of my Grandfather William H. Shepherd.
He was in the US Army Artillery Regiment of the 213th
Btry A. He was a bricklayer turned soldier who was even more successful as a husband, father and grandpa. He was a hard working man who dearly loved his God, family and country. I consider myself blessed just to be a part of his life. As a child I often played "war" against the pretend Nazis. We had the stick guns, charcoal on our faces the whole bit.
I remember asking my Grandpa if he wanted to play war with us. His response was "No, I already played war so you'd never have to" I will never forget those words. I am forever grateful for everything the Greatest Generation has done for our country. I guess the only way I can honor my Grandpa and the other WWII Vets is to work hard at building an honest life in the very freedom that they provided. I love you Grandpa.
Amy Womack <cornbread94@webtv.net>
Grapevine, TX - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 16:02:36 (EST)
In Memory of my Grandfather William H. Shepherd.
He was in the US Army Artillery Regiment of the 213th
Btry A. He was a bricklayer turned soldier who was even more successful as a husband, father and grandpa. He was a hard working man who dearly loved his God, family and country. I consider myself blessed just to be a part of his life. As a child I often played "war" against the pretend Nazis. We had the stick guns, charcoal on our faces the whole bit.
I remember asking my Grandpa if he wanted to play war with us. His response was "No, I already played war so you'd never have to" I will never forget those words. I am forever grateful for everything the Greatest Generation has done for our country. I guess the only way I can honor my Grandpa and the other WWII Vets is to work hard at building an honest life in the very freedom that they provided. I love you Grandpa.
Amy Womack <cornbread94@webtv.net>
Grapevine, TX - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 16:01:03 (EST)
My father, James Argo, was a pharmacist mate aboard LCI(L)489, a landing craft that carried soldiers from the Big Red One to Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. He died Dec. 8, 2001 and I have developed a website in his memory. It is found at http://www.geocities.com/jun6dday
Lee Ann Rawlinson <freckles@knology.net>
Prattville, AL - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 10:20:53 (EDT)
my dad was in it i really miss him
ld <delight232001@yahoo.com>
loranger, la - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 12:45:02 (EDT)
My father WILLIAM J. MOAK, was in the U. S. Navy and was a gunner with the 5th Torpedo Squadron on the U.S.S. Yorktown in 1944. He received two purple hearts and an oakleaf cluster. He passed away at Stratton Veterans Medical Center on February 7, 2001. The greatest gift I ever had came from God I called him Dad.
Sandra Rarick <Samiamsr1@aol.com>
Slingerlands, NY - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 14:49:37 (EST)
My father WILLIAM J. MOAK, was in the U. S. Navy and was a gunner with the 5th Torpedo Squadron on the U.S.S. Yorktown in 1944. He received two purple hearts and an oakleaf cluster. He passed away at Stratton Veterans Medical Center on February 7, 2001. The greatest gift I ever had came from God I call him Dad.
Sandra Rarick <Samiansr1@aol.com>
Slingerlands, NY - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 14:45:32 (EST)
I am so grateful to my Grandpa Walter Becker. He was a signalman in World War II. I love him so much!
Kelly <cdj@bright.net>
West Union, OH - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 21:02:53 (EST)
I would like to recognize my grandpa John Linehan.He served in the Vietnam War.Im not for sure what his rank was. He was WIA and went home
Erin <Lil_Big_Punisher@hotmail.com/>
beantown, oh - Friday, January 12, 2001 at 11:38:15 (EST)
rony <roneilat@isdn.net.il>
eilat, israel - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 18:09:28 (EDT)
I would like to honor Lawrence Keith who was a mentor and
father figure during my adolescent years. He was a Marine
during WWII seeing action at GuadalCanal and Iwo Jima. He
received 6 Purple Hearts for wounds received clearing tunnels
and caves. He later retired after 20 years in the US Army in 1964.
Salute!
Ellis Warren
Ellis Warren <warrene@spawar.navy.mil>
Charleston, SC - Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 11:58:05 (EST)
thnks for fighting!
Brent Whiiten <mlmousesmumcp@hotmail.com>
topeka, ks - Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 20:59:52 (EDT)
Nobody seems to remember that thousands of American soldiers fought in Italy from July 1943 to April 1945. The first surrender of German Army to Allied Forces happened in Italy.
Many Americans died in my country, and it's very sad to realise that in almost every remembrance of WW2 they are always forgotten, also by their own country.
I live in Florence, center Italy. Not far from here ran the Gothic Line, the last german defence line, against wich Allies fought for seven long and terrible months. Names like Mount Altuzzo, Futa Pass, Giogo Pass, Mount Battaglia, Livergnano ("Liver n' onion"), Castel d'Aiano, and others had to be familiar to any American, but are not, and it's very sad.
I'd like here to say hallo to all GIs who fought in Sicily, Cassino, Anzio, Tuscany, North Appennines and North Italy.
Mario Pachi
Italy
Mario Pachi <pachi@dada.it>
Florence, Italy - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 00:03:09 (EDT)
I want to add my sincere appreciation to all the the US Veterans that fought in WWII. Whether in was a contribution of combat or a tedious desk calculation job, your service to our country is to be highly esteemed. May your memories be quieted with the asserance that you were used to perserve our democratic freedoms. Thankyou for your continued desires to see a free, moral and honorable America.
Mari Jo Derkin <mjoderkin@sylvania.sev.org>
Toledo, Oh - Tuesday, January 05, 1999 at 11:22:05 (EST)
I'd like to honor my uncle Danny. He was a marine who took
part in the Iwo Jima invasion during World War 2. My uncle
was a strong willed man who believed in his country. I thank
him for his sacrifices during that period of his life.
Aaron Schlesinger <aarons@advanced.org>
Armonk, NY - Monday, January 04, 1999 at 11:33:26 (EST)
In memory of my father, Robert M. Banks... As a young person, I never
thanked him for the hours of battle and strife that he endured in France. Now that I have
children of my own, I am beginning to understand. May we never forget the cost of freedom.
Kim Koluch <kkoluch@glasscity.net>
Toledo, OH - Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 20:15:16 (EDT)
To all those who were involved in the war effort, including my parents and many whom I
call my friends, I give my most solemn honor and respect. The sacrifices made were -- and
remain a lasting legacy of vigilance. Your actions and bravery will be a tribute to your
generation for all time.
Jim Derkin <jimd@derkinandwise.com>
Toledo, oh - Thursday, August 20, 1998 at 21:51:12 (EDT)
The World War II
Memorial will be the first national memorial dedicated to all who served during World
War II. The memorial will honor all military veterans of the war, the citizens on the
"home front," the nation at large, and the high moral purpose and idealism that
motivated the nation's call to arms. It will be located on the National Mall in
Washington, D.C. at the Rainbow Pool site at the east end of the Reflecting Pool between
the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. This prominent location is commensurate
with the historical importance and lasting significance of World War II to America and the
world.
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