Memorial Day

We have a very busy day today and I didn't want our activities (mostly related to the upcoming graduation on Friday) to block the meaning of today. First up for today is a visit to the cemetery, but after that it's just a lot of family, friends, food, and fun--which we are able to have thanks to those men and women who served in the military.

For Veteran's Day 2010 I made a brief post about some of the veterans in my family. Here's a repost:

http://treadingwater-beth.blogspot.com/2010/11/veterans-in-family.html

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Veterans in the family

My dad and my father-in-law were in the military. They served in the army about the same time in Germany around 1957-59. Here is a photo of my dad that I love:

The back is labeled in dad's handwriting:
1957-58
in front of Bamberg snack bar












[After posting this I got an update from my dad on his service (which I should have asked about before posting in the first place):

I was inducted into the army on Nov 13th 1957. I took basic training at Fort Binning GA and

was sent to Bamberg Germany in May of 1958. I returned to the states in September 1959 and

was discharged at Fort Dix New Jersey on October 14th 1959. "Happy Birthday Charlie"

October 14th is my dad's birthday, in case you hadn't figured that out.]

Dad's brother, Uncle Joel, was also in the military. He was a P-51 pilot at the tail end of World War II. He also piloted the last American transport plane out of Saigon during the 1975 airlifts.

Here are 2 photos of my grandpa Ted Mominee. He also served in World War II (and apparently was in Oklahoma at some point):

 

Ted's grandfather Gideon Vincent, a French Canadian who immigrated to the US, served in the Civil War in the 1st Vermont Calvary and was at Appomattox when Lee surrendered to Grant. He was injured in the war, received a pension, and his farm was in payment for his service.

 

My ancestor that served in the Revolutionary War was my 5th great grandfather Peter Kolb. He was born 1732 in Pennsylvania and later settled in South Carolina. He served as a Private in 1782 in Colonel Lemuel Benton's regiment, South Carolina troops.

And my 3rd great grandfather Joel Jervis fought in the War of 1812.

Glen also has some military ancestors. Besides his Dad, his Uncle Wayne (his mom's brother) was in the army. 

Glen's 5th great grandfather, William Butler, served in the Revolutionary War for over 7 years and was in the camp of George Washington at Valley Forge that miserable winter of 1777-78. Later on, he was a sentinel guarding General Washington's tent. He was wounded twice during his years of service.

We remember our friends and family who have recently served and who currently serve our country. They are in our daily prayers...prayers for their safety and for the well-being of their families. We acknowledge your sacrifice and courage. May God bless you for all that you do and for all that you have given up to defend the cause of freedom.