Comments on: With thanks to our Veterans http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/11/11/with-thanks-to-our-veterans/ She escaped from the belly of the liberal beast Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:37:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: SGT Dave http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/11/11/with-thanks-to-our-veterans/#comment-16684 SGT Dave Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:21:30 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2099#comment-16684 All, A separate entry, inspired by the writings here and there across the net. I remember on this day one William Cooley, Sergeant, US Army, who passed in 1995. William served with the 101st Airborne in the Glider Infantry Regiment during WWII. His official records were destroyed in the St. Louis fire; however his family recovered his awards and his career can be summed up in these four ribbons and bits of brass: North Africa and Europe Campaign Ribbon with four stars and spearhead device. Germany Occupation Ribbon Bronze Star with V for Valor Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters Orders recovered stated that William was a "Forward Observer, Military Intelligence"; this means he was part of the leading echelons of Patton's forces in North Africa, then in Europe. He was inodinately proud when his grandson joined the military and took on the responsibilty of a Military Intelligence professional; he never said why. He never spoke of his service, save to say he was a good sergeant and proud of his son and his grandson for achieving NCO rank and their service. And I still miss my grandfather; I was unable to attend his funeral because of an ongoing mission. SGT Dave "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." - George S. Patton All,
A separate entry, inspired by the writings here and there across the net.
I remember on this day one William Cooley, Sergeant, US Army, who passed in 1995. William served with the 101st Airborne in the Glider Infantry Regiment during WWII. His official records were destroyed in the St. Louis fire; however his family recovered his awards and his career can be summed up in these four ribbons and bits of brass:
North Africa and Europe Campaign Ribbon with four stars and spearhead device.
Germany Occupation Ribbon
Bronze Star with V for Valor
Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters
Orders recovered stated that William was a “Forward Observer, Military Intelligence”; this means he was part of the leading echelons of Patton’s forces in North Africa, then in Europe.
He was inodinately proud when his grandson joined the military and took on the responsibilty of a Military Intelligence professional; he never said why.
He never spoke of his service, save to say he was a good sergeant and proud of his son and his grandson for achieving NCO rank and their service.
And I still miss my grandfather; I was unable to attend his funeral because of an ongoing mission.
SGT Dave
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” - George S. Patton

]]> By: SGT Dave http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/11/11/with-thanks-to-our-veterans/#comment-16679 SGT Dave Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:52:34 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2099#comment-16679 All, For those who do not know (and most do not), the U.S. National Memorial for the Great War (later WWI) is the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO. If you have not seen it, you are missing out on a memorial that I think is as impressive as the Wall and that outshines the WWII memorial in its symbolism and elegance. The museum was redone in the 90s; though the Memorial is not enough for a full day, it does sit across from Hallmark's Crown Center museum and visitor center and next to the historic Union Station (also with museums and displays). My family donated several artefacts to the museum, including medals from my great-great uncle Renault and pieces from the Hummel branch. (Yep, the family roots are an interesting story). Happy Veterans' Day to all, and be well. SGT Dave "He ain't heavy..." All,
For those who do not know (and most do not), the U.S. National Memorial for the Great War (later WWI) is the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO. If you have not seen it, you are missing out on a memorial that I think is as impressive as the Wall and that outshines the WWII memorial in its symbolism and elegance. The museum was redone in the 90s; though the Memorial is not enough for a full day, it does sit across from Hallmark’s Crown Center museum and visitor center and next to the historic Union Station (also with museums and displays).
My family donated several artefacts to the museum, including medals from my great-great uncle Renault and pieces from the Hummel branch. (Yep, the family roots are an interesting story).
Happy Veterans’ Day to all, and be well.
SGT Dave
“He ain’t heavy…”

]]> By: richard diamond http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/11/11/with-thanks-to-our-veterans/#comment-16683 richard diamond Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:26:25 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2099#comment-16683 Thanks for the thanks. Only saw 2 flags in Berkeley. Thanks for the thanks. Only saw 2 flags in Berkeley.

]]> By: Ari Tai http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/11/11/with-thanks-to-our-veterans/#comment-16681 Ari Tai Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:37:07 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2099#comment-16681 re: caption, 86 year-old WW (!) vet. Likely he's a world war 2 vet, born in 1921. re: caption, 86 year-old WW (!) vet.

Likely he’s a world war 2 vet, born in 1921.

]]> By: Ari Tai http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/11/11/with-thanks-to-our-veterans/#comment-16682 Ari Tai Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:33:00 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2099#comment-16682 Whoops. my mistake, Vientnam Memorial was dedicated 25 years ago. He was born in 1896, would have been in late teens for WW1. Whoops. my mistake, Vientnam Memorial was dedicated 25 years ago. He was born in 1896, would have been in late teens for WW1.

]]> By: ymarsakar http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/11/11/with-thanks-to-our-veterans/#comment-16680 ymarsakar Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:53:46 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2099#comment-16680 You might also like reading this, Book. http://cannoneerno4.wordpress.com/2007/11/11/gotta-mission-for-ya/ It is inherently unavoidable that peace kills more than war. However that is parsed, humanity can never stop killing or suffering simply by trying to stop war. Need something better than that. You might also like reading this, Book.

http://cannoneerno4.wordpress.com/2007/11/11/gotta-mission-for-ya/

It is inherently unavoidable that peace kills more than war. However that is parsed, humanity can never stop killing or suffering simply by trying to stop war. Need something better than that.

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