Memorial Day
Woman in the Middle | May 30, 2016I think my family is similar to many others in America with a family tree full of people who served in the military and fought in wars to keep our country free. This post is for all of them.
For my Dad, who wasn’t quite old enough to serve in WWII, even though he really wanted to. He joined the Navy to see the world. Instead he saw Memphis, Tennessee and a red head who could really cook. He rejoined civilian life, raised a family, and was a wonderful father and community member.
For my Uncle Harvey, who went to England in WWII and fixed airplanes, to help keep our men in the skies over Europe.
For my Great Uncle John, who went to Europe during WWI, fought, was gassed, and came home to Arkansas. He later died in his 30s because of the damage to his lungs.
For my Great Great grandfather Ernest, who fought on the Union side in the Civil War.
For my 6th great grandfather John Milner, and my other ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. I thank you for your part in the founding of this great country.
Wow, you can go way back in your line! The Revolutionary War? BTW: How was wine tasting? Where did you go?
I didn’t do the genealogy work, someone else did. But all of my family lines have been traced pretty far back. I will be blogging about the winery this week sometime.