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| photo by suzanne * March 2011 |
I just stopped by to share photos of a few of the Veterans in my family.
As you all know, Veterans Day is recognized on November 11, 2011. Armistice Day was already being observed on November 11 as a dedication to World Peace, and in 1953, Stephan Riod of Emporia, Kansas encouraged the beginning of the expansion of Armistice Day. His desire was to celebrate ALL Veterans. Consequently, President Dwight Eisenhower signed Veterans Day into law on May 26, 1954.
*** My Grandfather, Joseph Henry Berry, of Kansas City, Kansas, served in WWI:
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My father, Leo E. Berry, of Kansas City, Kansas served in WWII:
S SGT US Army
Leo E. Berry
July 11, 1922 ~ June 4, 1983
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My father in law Benjamin Weaver Trammell, of Bridgeport, Texas
served in our US Navy in World WII
Benjamin W. Trammell
February 22, 1921 ~ August 16, 1995
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Here's Bennie drying out his laundry!
I think this was around 1944
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And, 'Glory Be'!!! My mother is also a Veteran!!!
Sgt. Alma Gabriel WACSI * 1946
Lucknow, India
The WAC(I)s were a part of the British Army. Mom was in the Steno group doing secretarial work. She was eventually transferred to work for a Brigadier General. And, later, was transferred to the recruiting office to help transfer young soldiers anxious to return home. That's where she met my dad!
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My stepfather Robert Jones served in the US Marines
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My uncle Donald Berry served in our US Navy in the 1950's
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My uncle Donald Berry served in our US Navy in the 1950's
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My nephew James D. Berry served in Korea in the US Army in the 1990's
So, there we have it...or, do we?
Elvis Presley served in the US Army
March 3, 1958 ~ March 5, 1960
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Thank you, my dear readers, for coming along the short road with me to remember those of my family, who traveled the long road, to protect our country and countrymen. Truly, they are not forgotten!
Please stop by whenever you can and say hello!
Thanks goes out to:
My Grandfather
My Mother
My Father
Karo's Father
Robert Jones
Uncle Don Berry
Uncle Don Berry
James Berry
And (of course) Elvis Presley
Thank you Google
Thank you Yahoo
'all of the family photos in this post are the property of KardKorner'
'all of the family photos in this post are the property of KardKorner'
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At this time, I would like to honor and thank our Veterans of all time, for their service on behalf of our precious United States of America!
"The Nation will remain the 'Land of the Free' only so long as it is
'The Home of The Brave'
~Elmer Davis
Lovely tribute to your family members today, Susan. They will always be remembered with pride. My granddad and my husband's granddad both died in the First World War, so we never knew them. My husband was in the Armed Forces for over 25 years, and took part in the war in Aden and, also, the Falklands. Hope your weekend goes well my friend.
ReplyDelete* Thisisme, I enjoyed your tribute to Armistice Day, also. I'm sorry you weren't able to enjoy your granddad...he must have been a good soldier, to have died for his country. I'm glad we could share each other's thoughts on this day, dear friend! Thank You!
ReplyDeleteGosh you really did a great job on your blog. Too late I thought of the poem "In Flanders Field" written during World War 1, as kids we memorized this poem, but now the only words I can remember of it is, in flanders field the poppies grow. etc...I think we celebrated this day on November 4, paper poppies were made and sold and everybody had one pinned onto them, the veterans did it here too till they changed the dates.
ReplyDelete* Hi Mom, I'm glad you enjoyed the post, and thanks for your compliment. I found the poem you're talking about, 'In Flanders Field', and emailed it to you. I remember you getting us some of the poppies to wear...don't see them anymore. Talk to you soon.
ReplyDeleteLove, Suzanne
Gosh you really did a great job on your blog. Too late I thought of the poem "In Flanders Field" written during World War 1, as kids we memorized this poem, but now the only words I can remember of it is, in flanders field the poppies grow. etc...I think we celebrated this day on November 4, paper poppies were made and sold and everybody had one pinned onto them, the veterans did it here too till they changed the dates.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tribute. So glad you had those pictures of the veteran family members.
ReplyDeleteThe top photo is gorgeous!
Hi Susan!! what a nice tribute...to those in your family...(i was going to say the MEN in your family...but then i remembered your mom!!)...and to ALL veterans!
ReplyDeleteyou sure come from a long line of soldiers...and those who serve to protect & defend our country!!
i love all your old photos!
is that a pipe in Bennie's mouth?? i ask because i don't think i have ONE picture of my dad...without a pipe in his mouth! well, yes i do...but only a few! :)
great post!! :)
* Nancy, thank you for the compliment on my lead photo...I staged and planned that picture just for storytelling. And I'm glad to have the old photos of my parents and Karo's. Never thought I'd be using them across the world! Thank you for coming by...have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDelete* Laura, yes, that's a pipe in Bennie's mouth...cool, huh? I love his Navy pictures-of course, I was always attracted to sailors, loved their uniforms. I knew my mom had been in the WACS, but never thought of her as a Veteran. Well, she served our US soldiers in India, although, she said she's not entitled to our Veterans' benefits.
Thanks for coming over, I know you're busy. Still think that see-thru bug is weird! Have a fun Thanksgiving...ooxx