On this day Im reflecting on the Veterans in my life. Im so very proud of each and every one of them not just because they served our country but because who they was/are. Not in any order, my Grandfather was a WWII ARMY DVA with 50% disability and was badly wounded and was one of only twelve men who survived in his unit. My Mother was an Air Force Vet during the Korean conflict as was my Step Father. My Friend Steve Tuba served in the Air Force during the Vietnam war and something that he repaired had such significance that they knew about it at the White House as written about in his blog stevetuba.co.uk/index.htm . Go look at Steve’s Blog and tell him I sent you. A big shout out “Thank You” to my other Vet friends also not in any order: Erik Thorsen Retired Senior Chief USN 25+ year, Husband to the great Debbie Thorsen, Greg Kleisath served in the US Army as a survival instructor during Vietnam, Kerry Bean USN retired, Erik Moll USN A special Shout out to my future son in-law Josh Gottas 68W Combat Medic, active Duty. A special shout out to my adopted Brother John Jongkindt US Marines (adopted by me), John’s better half Kris Jongkindt US Coast Guard. Mellissa Gomes US Coast guard active duty John and Kris’s daughter. David Roark Branch of service I do not recall. Tammie’s Grandfather William (Bill) Gugler I think USN and her Uncle Gerry Gugler USN. My class mates from Ballard High school and all service men and women who served and never came home alive, thank you. To Joellyn Jackson US Army, nurse during “Desert shield” she’s the better half of one of my best friends Ron Smith. Dave Sweeny US Marines retired he was a guard at the US embassy in Iran while it was under the control of the former Shaw before the fall/overthrow of Iran and also served In the US Coast Guard. I’m sure that I have overlooked some more very special friend’s to you all a big THANK YOU. I know that this is long but it’s not to long to pay my respect and say thank you for your service.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 20:14:51 +0000
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