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Inconceivable Courage – June 6, 1944
Almighty God: Our sons and the pride of our Nation this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. Lead them straight and … Continue reading
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A Widow’s Journey to a Husband’s Valor
July 17, 1944 Peggy and 1st Lt. Billie D. Harris (USAF) were married six weeks prior to his deployment in WWII. Billie, a fighter pilot, would fly his last mission on July 17, 1944 over Nazi-occupied northern France. With his … Continue reading
A Christmas Truce – 1944
Christmas 1944 December 24th Three American soldiers, one badly wounded, were lost in the snow-covered Ardennes forest. They wandered for three days, unable to find their unit. If shelter was not found soon, the injured soldier would most likely die. … Continue reading
WWII Fighter Pilot, American Hero
Major M. Brooks, a P-38 and P-47 fighter pilot during WWII, flew nearly a hundred missions in support of Allied troops, including Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. Having flown 82 combat missions by the age of 23, Captain … Continue reading
American Revolution 1775-1783
Paul Revere “seldom has the tomb closed upon a life so honorable and useful” There were many who contributed to the American Revolution and the conflict for independence between our “Thirteen Colonies” and Great Britain. Paul Revere, a Patriot leader … Continue reading
In Gratitude
Honoring the service and sacrifice of our Fallen The passage of time should not diminish our gratitude for service and sacrifice to our country The American Revolution 1775 – 1783 Soldiers serving in the Continental Army fought on behalf of … Continue reading
Remembering American Liberators
Faces of Margraten The Dutch have never forgotten their American Liberators. Each year, as their cemetery hosts the Faces of Margraten and United Adopters of American War Graves, a unique tribute honors the men and women buried and memorialized there. In … Continue reading
