Veterans Day, Embroidery Projects, a Gift Idea and a Travel Story

re: Veterans Day, Embroidery Projects, a Gift Idea and a Travel Story

Loes — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:28:41 GMT

Ann, we feel so proud that we had Bill and you to show us Normandy, and driving together with you the route the army took all the way to Bastogne.

Theo and I visited the Normandy Beaches before, but Bill telling his war stories turned something that was "just history" for us into an unforgettable experience.

Oh, and you're wrong about one thing: you write that you miss us more in the 4 weeks you're away to Brazil than we miss you: we do miss you lots and lots more! Are you there yet??

Hugs

Loes

re: Veterans Day, Embroidery Projects, a Gift Idea and a Travel Story

janrdms — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:54:28 GMT

Thank you for such a moving story about Bill, explaining the differences between the days honoring those who serve and your wonderful pictures. You are indeed a treasure to us. I still have tears in my eyes!

Jan

re: Veterans Day, Embroidery Projects, a Gift Idea and a Travel Story

borden47 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:47:18 GMT

Hello Ann,

I was a War Bride in 1968 when my Marine Corps husband flew from Viet-Nam to meet me in Hawaii where we were married at Fort Shafter. The locals opened up their hearts and their homes so that we could have a storybook wedding. My bridal bouquet was magnificent; trailing all the way to the floor. It was longer than my mini wedding dress! Hey, it was the 60s.

Our parents joined us in Hawaii for the wedding which was very special to us. My father was a WWII Army Air Corps Veteran. I watched him when he was at the Arizona. Sadness surfaced clear across his face. The memories of the war flashed back. He had made a few trips back to the memorial prior to our departure. I am glad that I was able to pay his way to Hawaii for both for the wedding and so that he could touch a piece of history in which he and his brothers played a part.

Thank you Bill for your service. Being a 20-year old at Pearl Harbor will certainly stay with you. And, I do thank vets personally when I am in the position to do so. They should never be forgotten.

Joan

re: Veterans Day, Embroidery Projects, a Gift Idea and a Travel Story

boinkers — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:56:27 GMT

Thank you for clarifying the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Where we live, the communities do honor the veterans greatly, but insist on including those who died serving their country. They don't seem to understand that is what Memorial Day is for. As the wife of a retired military husband, it is so good to hear people (especially the younger ones) thanking Bill for his service and giving him a chance to recount those days. It is so important to do that.

I hope you have a great time on your trip and look forward to hearing all about it with lots of pictures!

Sue

re: Veterans Day, Embroidery Projects, a Gift Idea and a Travel Story

pat71896 — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:06:12 GMT

What lovely stories. How wonderful that at the Arizona Memorial he was treated with dignity and honor. I enjoy hearing when generations are able to make a solid connection.

Pat