Like many on this site, my father was a WWII and Korean vet. He talked very little about his experiences until very late in his life. He and I shared some close moments as I came home injured in 1972 for a bit of R&R. We had the Purple Heart talk and I was touched deeply at what he went through – made my injuries look like a couple scratches.

When he passed away in 1995, I went through a long-locked Navy foot locker. Wow! Some newspaper clippings, cigars from when me and my two sisters were born and a whole slew of medals including a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts. When I read the citations, I wept a long time.

Remember these great men and women. There few and far between now, but those I know really appreciate when they’re greeted with the respect they deserve. Acknowledge and warmly greet our current Veterans too. They are todays heroes.

Regards All,
Glenn