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An Inspiration to WWII Troops
British Singer and Songwriter Vera Lynn An inspiration who brought hope, happiness, and thoughts of home, if only briefly, to those who needed it most. Early Years Vera Welch was born on 20 March 1917 in East Ham, London. Neither … Continue reading
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When Needed Most
A Staggering Scale At 10:00 pm on 5 June 1944, Allied troops began departing from British shores on the English Channel in launching a successful invasion of German-occupied western Europe. Five assault groups set sail under darkness in an … Continue reading
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A Christmas Truce – 1944
What more profound compassion at Christmas than to enemies in the midst of war 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 … Continue reading
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
Final Combat Mission – Aug 14, 1945
In Memoriam Captain Jerry Yellin, American fighter pilot, flew the final combat mission of WWII in targeting a military-airfield near Tokyo on August 14, 1945. Yellin had enlisted in the United States Army Air Force on his 18th birthday, February 2, … Continue reading
Remembering Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941 Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was a defining moment for our country and propelled the United States into World War II. Millions of Americans prepared to enlist and serve for the devastation and losses suffered. With twenty-one American … Continue reading
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In Memory of Valor and Sacrifice
“Never in the history of the world has a country sacrificed more for the freedom and liberty of all.” When we mourn for such men who have died, ….we should thank God that such men were born. – Gen. George … Continue reading
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Capturing Valor
Iwo Jima February 23, 1945 Five U.S. Marines and a Navy Corpsman Raised the American Flag On February 19, 1945, the United States invaded Iwo Jima as part of its strategy to defeat Japan. Although not originally a target, the relatively swift … Continue reading
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Remembering the Fallen
Ode of Remembrance They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them. … Continue reading
Honoring Our Veterans
For Love of Country They Serve They Sacrifice and We Honor Their Commitment Their Valor In Gratitude For Our Freedom Veterans Day 2014 ————————— “Never in the history of the world has anyone sacrificed more for the freedom and liberty of all “ … Continue reading
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In Profound Gratitude
In Memory of Supreme Sacrifice for Country They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We … Continue reading
Family Veterans
Whether at present or in years long past, so many of us are families of veterans. Their commitment and service is a legacy to succeeding generations on true values in life – honoring your country, as well as your family. In a sacrifice repeated through time, … Continue reading
“We stand on the backs of their sacrifice. Their history is our tradition, as long as there are Americans to remember…”
On a cold and rainy Veterans Day in 2000, a crowd of over a thousand people gathered at the Ellis County Civic Center in Waxahachie, Texas. They came in tribute to veterans past and present to dedicate a beautiful monument … Continue reading
A Civil War Monument
There are many tributes to veterans across our nation. This blog notes one remarkable effort by a community and county in honoring their own, while expressing gratitude for all who serve. Their immortalized recognition started with this single statue. The Ellis County monument, … Continue reading
A Base of Honored Names
A fitting tribute to this Ellis County veterans monument are 1200 brick pavers engraved with names of veterans and laid in checker-board fashion. Each honored name stands alone – bordered by blank bricks on four sides. Proud families provided initial memorial funding … Continue reading
Modern Day Memorial
Creating a modern-day monument for Ellis County veterans was an ongoing process over many years. Like many small towns across America, life centered on the town square and Waxahachie was no exception. As a child in the 1960’s, one resident noticed the only … Continue reading
History and Reenactment
Capping each year’s Ellis County Veterans Appreciation Day ceremony is a WWII battle reenactment in Waxahachie’s historical town square and nearby train station. More than 200 living-history participants from six states congregate in authentically reproduced period uniforms and 60 military vehicles … Continue reading
In Viewing a Memorial, We Reflect on History and Sacrifice
These monuments are valued not only by those who appreciate our veterans but by veterans themselves. In 2000, as construction neared completion, the builder and crew, on site one day as a van appeared, watched a woman exit and approach them. She … Continue reading
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