... this AMAZING country! As I think about these people, my thoughts are turned to those in my own family who have served our country in this way. My brother, my uncles, my grandfathers and even my great grandfathers. Each of these men have contributed to the progress of this nation. In fact, one of my Great Grand Fathers is responsible for developing the rocket fuel that is used by our military - ...

... of Jesus to address the suffering of those most aggregiously affected by poverty and oppression. My grandfathers had vocations rather than occupations. They didn’t seek a career but rather a calling. ... You must do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.” Both of my grandfathers were extraordinary men, and in the same way I feel President Obama must now earn his Nobel ...

There are many proclaimed fathers, grandfathers, and godfathers behind the ”surge” of American and allied troops in the Iraq War.  Who designed the approach that turned the tide of the war?  How did the new approach gain traction inside the DC Beltway?  What are the lessons learned for aspring military leaders? The Surge: the Untold Story provides a historical account of U.S. ...

I've never talked about some of my grandfather's exploits on this blog, but one of the things you learn as a writer (or a wannabe writer, for that matter) is that your family, friends, and random acquaintances can act as fantastic inspiration. My grandfather has acted as quite the little inspiration bee in the last few years, and will continue to do so for many reasons. But there are ...

I was in Kuala Lumpur last week when we digged out old photos of my belated Grandfather. I never knew he was in the army, and so I was quite surprised to view albums of him in soldier uniform. Since the quality of the photographs were in bad shape, all I could do was take snapshots using my digital camera. This is my paternal grandfather (when he is 20-ish)? He served in the army for a period. ...

Need a great gift for your grandfather? These are a few of my favorite picks for this Holiday season. Masculine stationery in shades of gray (perfect for the business man who frequently corresponds with clients) -- FineStationery.com This artisan chess set comes with a leather carrying case and wooden game board -- Restoration HardwareFor the sports enthusiast, try a return address stamp ...

... when each of those holidays roles around I not only thank God and the men/ women who serve, but I think of my grandfathers. Both served and fought in WWII. They sacrificed years to serve their country and ... faith in Christ in their community, church and family. I’m thankful for grandfathers who shared their faith with their children who grew up to become my parents. And even though neither ...

... and all the cannon-fodder wars that our various ancestors have been privileged to witness. In 1916 both my grandfathers found themselves in the trenches at the Battle of the Somme. This crucial battle, as it was ... I wander around the remote villages in the Snowdonia mountains, where one of my grandfathers was born and raised, and see the many war memorials with their engraved lists of names, almost ...

... walk in. They were invited there by the children of the school, mothers, fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, aunts, uncles & friends. As they walked in we all stood and ... child who invited them there. It was very touching to hear each one of them speak. One of the grandfathers even presented his granddaughter with his Purple Heart, it was very moving. I instantly thought, why did I not ...

... when school did start I met this one boy and then he disappeared on me. Well we left my grandfathers place to try and get some money to get me and mom home but that didnt work to well. Our ... he would have stayed in Vegas he would have lived a while longer.. Anyway we were getting ready to leave my grandfathers place and I was so sick of the beer and watching him and my dad drink every day I told ...

... Strazeele in France. My Paternal Grandfather - Clements Ripley Rodd who fought and wounded at Abbeville in France. Both my Grandfathers returned and I knew them well, they were the most gentle and loving of Grandfathers. Our Exciting News. My mum Rosie, has been contacted by the Army Department of War Graves requesting her DNA. Rosie's mother Eileen&# ...

... give up your spoiled life? I am not trying to be hard on you, but the America I know, isn't the America my grandfathers knew and fought for. We are spoiled, soft, complacent, and we lack values. ... lessons the greatest generation taught us, we might be telling the next generation what we lost. That would make us the worst generation. I have never met two prouder Americans than my grandfathers.

... Remagen Bridge in Germany. He received three Bronze Stars. All of our great-great grandfathers enlisted or registered for the draft during WWI. My great-great-great grandfather, Jeremiah Darling ... Countless cousins and distant great-uncles who fought through the years. Long-ago grandfathers who fought during the Revolution. I still have countless WWII photographs waiting to be reunited ...

... Day was so important. I explained that I was raised in Normandy and that so many American soldiers sacrificed their lives to come and save the French. Those soldiers saved their grandfathers and so many other kids' grandfathers. And not once, but twice (remember November 11, 1918). It was obvious they couldn't ready understand what wars and sacrifices are. They are five and six. But ...

... from a personal perspective. My father is a Vietnam Veteran. He is not a war criminal, he is a proud American. My grandfathers were both World War II Veterans, and proud Americans. One of them is still here to ... : Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-bottom: 0in;">My father and grandfathers did, but I am unable. <div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,& ...