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Thank You Veterans

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AM's Grandpa_700My grandma and grandpa. Grandpa Louis served in World War II in the South Pacific. 

A very Happy Veterans Day to all those who have so bravely serve and served our country, and the families that also sacrifice while loved ones are deployed. Personally, I want to give a special thanks to the veterans in my family – my dad and grandpa. Pictured above are my grandpa and grandma. My grandpa Louis fought in World War II, where he served as an RN in a field hospital in the South Pacific. While on duty, he wrote my grandma every week. Below, my grandpa, grandma, brother and I share a smile together.

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My father Richard was a Captain in the Air Force. He did not see action during his time in the service. Below, Jamisen and Lily snuggle up with my father to read a book. I’m so thankful to both my grandpa Louis and my dad for their service. Their hard work, dedication and bravery has been incredibly inspiring to me throughout my life. In the bottom photo, my dad, mother and I pose with my father in uniform.

21091126406_5ca2a2e6d8_ounnamedMy father, mother and I posing with my father in uniform. 

Happy Veterans Day! Thanks again to all the veterans throughout the country who have served. 

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8 Comments

  1. As an active duty Soldier, I loved this post. Thank you to your family for their service as well as your support!!

  2. My uncle served in the Navy in WWII. His name is Louis Martinez. He is in the data base for the WWII memorial. I wonder if they served at the same time? He is now 91 years old.

    • Hi Tina,

      My grandpa, had he lived would be 99 this year. He served on Tulagi near Guadalcanal in 1942 and 1943, maybe into 1944. I believe he was stateside again when the war ended in 1945. That’s amazing that he is still alive. You are lucky to have that history in your family. I’m thankful for his service =)

  3. Many thanks to your father and grandfather for their service to our country. What would we do without these great warriors, both men and women! (My late father was a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served in World War II, the Berlin Airlift, and the Korean War.)

    • That is awesome, Suzanne. Thank YOU to your Dad too. Wow, that is a service record that he had.

      Our country would not be the same (at all) without our Armed Services throughout history and today. I feel so thankful for those that served in the past and serve now.