I met Johnny on facebook, or I should say he found me. Three photos appeared in front of me and yes I ticked like. What a wonderful person I have brought into my life. At first I thought Johnny needed a friend being deployed in Kabul but strange as it may be I found I needed him more. A bond has grown between us which no one can destroy all I can ask is to bring him home safely to me.
I am proud to be a part of a very dedicated military family. My husband is a combat Marine veteran, having served in Desert Shield / Desert Storm, and Somalia, and we have three children - all daughters who enlisted in the US Air Force. Between them, our girls have so far served in Germany, Iraq, and South Korea. Two are still active duty and one has returned to civilian life to finish her college degree. Having served as a law enforcement officer myself, I join my family of military veterans in our commitment to serve, and protect, our community and country. Our family is very familiar with the challenges and sacrifices of service for others, and we value the sense of community and family that comes along with it. My husband and I are now active with our local VFW and VFW Auxiliary, and are committed to the continued support of our military members, veterans, and their families, any way that we can. God bless our troops - and the families that love and support them!
My grandfather Marion savoy,he was part of the aid station personnel in the 223rd infantry regiment part of the medical company during the Korean war,my grandfather helped create and maintained a running shower out of a jeep,a 55 gallon drum and beer cans soldered together the things you see on mash my grandfather lived what you don't see is their shower creation,I had the honor and pleasure to call this man grandpa he was a loving man who gave to his country,and his family we lost my grandfather in July of 2007,in rifle Colorado though he is gone his spirit lives on.
A little over a month ago three photos of a special guy appeared on my facebook page. I liked and ever since I have been corresponding to Johnny. Many words we have typed between us but whatever the future holds I wish him a very safe return to his homeland. Johnny has become a part of me I do not wish to loose.
My dad was E7 in Navy. He served in both Korea & WWII. My father-in-law was also in the Navy & fought in WWII. My husband retired as an E6 from the Coast Guard. He served in Viet Nam. I am a Viet Nam Era Coast Guard Vet. My oldest brother, Guy was in the Navy & then joined the Coast Guard. He is also Viet Nam Era. He just retired from the CG with 30 years. Two of my other brothers, Allen & Lloyd served in the Navy. My nephew, PFC Jason Chappel, was killed in Iraq on 1/24/04. I also have 2 grandsons in they Army. They have been to Irag & Afghanistan. So I have an amazing family.
Just as a side - I met my husband jumping into Cape Cod Bay. I was the first woman to fly medivacs from USCG Air Sration Cape Cod.
Hello Veterans Site, my name is Theresa Ryan. I am an RN working at the Veterans hospital almost 30 years!.This is not about me.It is about William Karr. My dad! Born September 8,1930 right here in St .Louis .He grew up in University City. He did not graduate from University High school as he joined the Navy in 1947. He and my mother raised six kids and moved to 13 different locations as he was on Submarines his entire 20 year career. After retirement he chose to settle her in St..Louis as he called this home! The point of this note is to possible award him his high school diploma from University City high school. He served his country and raised 6 kids, two of them veterans. He deserves this and i dont know how to go about getting this honor for him!
A Husband, Two Sons-in-law, Four Grandchildren, Five Great-Grandchildren. My Grandmother has been challenged with a family of military personnel; the worry, the pride, the love, and most importantly, the unwavering support from a 93 year old woman whose family has devoted their lives to our nation.
While our nation supports our military, and proudly recognizes our past and present personnel, their spouses and children, for the sacrifices they have made to support our country; all too often, the older generations are under-recognized. Gram, our family matriarch, has been overwhelmed with pride upon each training graduation, and endured, silently and with faith, deployments in combat and non-combat zones.
Our family represents the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, Air National Guard, and the Marine Corps.
For her strength and courage to face all that she has endured with grace and dignity, I salute my Grandmother. I encourage all to not only thank those that serve and their immediate families, but Please, also recognize those that came before them. As a mother of a Marine, Semper Fi.
I am an 11 year Navy Veteran who has served all over the world and most recently returned from Afghanistan the end of 2012, my friend and I were walking out where I live and was struck by a car while crossing the street. I have had to learn how to talk,walk and become a part of society again. I have an amazing wife,family and friends who have been here as a major support system. Things have become more and more harder to function as a normal person, I have hit the bottom and the medical and legal bills continue to pour in. My wife and I are trying to remain positive, but something always manages to knock us down over and over again.
My birth father is a Marine, that much I know. He was probably stationed at Westover ARB in 1964 and met a girl in Greenfield MA. I was born June 14,1965 and at the time my birth name was Judy. I am trying to locate him because he is an important part of my life and would like to meet him. I have always had a special spot in my heart for our military and a Marine in his dress blues has always been my favorite. I think I have a lot of my birth father in me. I never give up and I take care of those who are important to me. This is a shot in the dark, and I hope those who read this will share this. I know the places and dates will trigger someone's memory. I am proud of my birth father for serving his country at a time when most probably treated him bad for being in the Vietnam war. I am proud of all our service men and women and thank them every chance I get for serving for my freedoms. I am hoping my birth father is still alive so I can get to know him. If not I hope he told someone in his family about me so I can know him through them and pay my respects to him. If any of this rings a bell please contact this site so that they can put us in touch. God bless all our Military and their family and keep them all safe. Have a blessed day, thank you.
I was stationed in Ca. in65 during the protest of the nam war. I was over there 2 times, the first return when coming thru the terminal in Ca. I to was spit on and could not understand how one American could do this and call a soldier the names they called us, well I could not take it anymore when I was surrounded and felt like all I could do was fight my way out, which I did. My second return was on my back and straight to Walter reed and there for what seemed like forever. Then I found out that the young man that saved my life was there and after begging my way to him so I could thank him which I did even after he was medical discharged until his passing which still hurts for I lost a very important part of my life (My Brother) which I meet in nam. By the way he was a young black man and I am white but color was not in either mind just love for a brother that was willing to put their life on the line for you. This has been with me for many years and will never forget. I still went by his home to see his mother until her passing for that was my family. God Bless our brothers/sisters past and present. Wish this is the way it would be now.
