Jim Betz (WWII Era)
Bill Holton (WWII Era)
Tom Mollohan (Vietnam Era)
All wars didn't end on November 11, 1918 as hoped. President Wilson shared in 1919 that November 11 would be Armistice Day (Armistice: an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce. ~ defined by Google):
"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations . . . "
In May of 1938, November 11 was made a national holiday as Armistice Day. In 1954, it became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
There are many more in the family, from greater grandfathers to uncles and cousins, to honor and share our appreciation for but I couldn't in any way round up all the photos of the extensive list. :-) Either way, their impacts were and are huge.We are eternally grateful.
Vanessa made the picture above today for her teacher Mrs. Ming to give to her husband as a thank you for serving our country.
