Category Archives: Veterans
STEVE’S STORY 4
NO LONGER CHERRY BOY, DIVORCE, R&R, PROMOTION, WOUNDED After six days of battle, we were air lifted out like we came in. We arrived back LZ Sharon. My wife wrote me a letter to tell me she was pregnant and … Continue reading
STEVE’S STORY 3
STEVE—ENLISTED, BETRAYED, AND THRUST INTO BATTLE In July, 1967, I got my “Greetings from the President of the United Stats of America.” It told me to report for Duty 27 August, 1967. My life was turned upside down to … Continue reading
STEVE’S CHILDHOOD 2
STEVE’S CHILDHOOD WAS NOT ON A SILVER PLATTER. I was born in the state or Oregon in 1947. My first home was on a farm east of Union, Oregon, where my father worked. Later we moved to Melton Freewater … Continue reading
DO REAL MEN EAT QUICHE?
Well, I’m guessing you won’t find much of it in the army barracks! Am I suggesting they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, … Continue reading
THOSE WHO WAIT
MY THANKS FOR THE MEN WHO WENT AND FOR THE WOMEN WHO WAITED. AND THANKS ALSO TO THE WOMEN WHO WENT AND THE MEN WHO WAITED. ******* Perceived conversation: “Did you get a letter from Johnny?” “Yes.” “Where is he?” … Continue reading
DEATH MARCH FOR FREEDOM
(Batan Death March, American Prisoners 1942) Julie, aka Cookie, has posted a blog today of the Bataan Death March. She rues the fact that so many do not know the price that was paid by heroes of the past. Do … Continue reading
AS YOU VOTE, REMEMBER—
I don’t understand how some people can be so flippant regarding our nation. They take so much for granted – ignorant regarding the price that has been paid for our “land of the free.” They seem not to care how … Continue reading
SO QUICKLY WE FORGET
May has gone. Mother’s Day has passed. Memorial Day forgotten. I’m not complaining, just thinking how we celebrate and/or grieve, but life goes on. I’m glad that happens. But I’m sorry sometimes that I don’t hang on to “special” moments … Continue reading
REAL MEN DON’T EAT QUICHE, THEY SAY.
OH, DON’T THEY? Does that mean they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, unselfish, patient, give themselves to the service of others? Perhaps … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 