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Veterans History Told -- at Home with Family

Posted On: 12 December, 2014

Veterans History Told to Grandchildren Matters

It was amazing to see my son, David, sitting with his grandpa recently and listening closely as my father recounted his experiences during the Vietnam War. Dad served in the 4th Infantry Division as a truck driver in 1967 and part of 1968. He shared about his tent being shot full of holes near Dak To in Kon Tum Province in late 1967, spending hours in a small bunker with 20 other guys, leading a convoy of trucks away from the fighting, blowing up his truck when he and his friend, John, hit a landmine, and enjoying Bob Hope's visit on a hillside one day. There were some funny experiences and some very scary times shared.

Dear Dad...and to veterans in my family and to veterans everywhere

Posted On: 11 November, 2011

I just got back from a Veterans Day event in Marysville, Ohio--the 7th graders did a wonderful job honoring our veterans. This is a day to celebrate and to remember. As I sit here in comfort and security, I am so thankful for all #veterans who have made my freedom, my country, and this good life possible. Let's start with my great-great-great-great-great (and more) grandfather, Abraham Mosier who enlisted in 1775 in the Revolutionary War.

Last WWI U.S. veteran dies -- Frank Buckles -- the end of an era

Posted On: 07 March, 2011

The last American doughboy has passed away, and this reminds me that there will also come a day when the last WWII veteran will pass away. With less than 2 million WWII veterans still alive today (of the 16 million who served), according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, now is the time to capture these veterans' life stories without delay.

Vietnam veteran shares story

Posted On: 01 March, 2011

Jim still has much to give---after already giving so much to our country. Wishing he was connected to youth in his local area.

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Veterans History Told -- at Home with Family

Dear Dad...and to veterans in my family and to veterans everywhere

Last WWI U.S. veteran dies -- Frank Buckles -- the end of an era

Vietnam veteran shares story