Unfortunately, some veteran family members will not talk about their
heroism. My grandfather was was a medic in WWII and will not talk about any
of it. He was wounded and still carries pieces of schrapnel inside his
body. It's a shame that he will not tell us the stories. We are proud of
him and all of the other men and women who have given so greatly of
themselves for the benefit of others.
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From: GINGER AND ROBERT WESTON <robertginger(a)worldnet.att.net>
To: INWELLS-L(a)rootsweb.com <INWELLS-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Date: Friday, May 28, 1999 1:17 AM
Subject: Veterans
With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend approaching quickly,talk to
your
elders and get their info,manage somehow to spread alittle love and
appreciation for all Veterans fallen and retired.
Don't just sit back and enjoy the old BBQ,talk to your family and loved
ones,enjoy the memories of the past.
That's the way a real geneologist should work,take account of the events by
memorializing them with a videotape of the days events,take pictures and
sound recordings.(You won't regret it).
Let them tell you about their days in WWI,WWII,Korean,Vietnam,and Desert
Storm.
Have them bring out those old pictures of them in uniform;sitting around
the tent or on the deck with their buddies,who may have passed away.
War is a terrible thing,but we must overcome our worst enemy-Fear.
The best way that I know how is to talk about it.
Go out to the cemetery and clean up the sites and ponder a few moments to
reflect upon the wonderful achievements these citizens have gone through
for these United States.
Remember those parades we used to watch as children, how about those
memorial services our parents used to make us go to when we had know idea
what was being said.
Now as we have matured into adulthood-Well at least some of us.
Let's bring our children and grandchildren to those parades,let us remember
them and have our children and grandchildren feel the energy and
appreciation that our parents have instilled in us,so that they too will
remember our energy and appreciation for those who help keep these United
States a loving and great nation.
Ginger Weston,USAF,Ret.
Family Archivist