Hi Ann

The World War II veterans are not only inspiring but also have shown great leadership in the country. We own them all a debt of gratitude for all there sacrifices.    

Good luck and success

Lou Ludwig

Ann, Thanks for the recommendation. I'll be sure to pick up the book.  I had a great relationship with my Dad but he was never able to talk about his experiences during WWII. When the movie "Saving Private Ryan" came out he had to leave the theater during the first five minutes.

Ann...

We are building a veteran's plaza here in Newnan and you can buy a memorial brick (the money is being used to build the memorial) inscribed with the veteran's name. We are purchasing one for my dad and one for my wife's dad!

They need to be recognized!

Hi Ann, I am glad to hear you were able to attend the event and that you got to meet those special people.

So many WWII Vets won't even talk about their experiences.  I didn't know about my Father's until shortly before he passed away.  He would not talk about it. He was in the Pacific Corridor.  There are only a few men living that were on his ship. I have a wonderful certificate, framed now - for his service.

Hi Ann I wanted to visit and say thanks for commenting on my post.  This is a beautiful post to commemorate those few who are left.  One of my clients was a WWII vet, and the wonderful, humble, man.  I know several WWII and come to think of it ...they all  have that quality...Humility along with appreciation for being recognized as a soldier. They all stand with the quiet strength of knowing what we will never know. thank you again.  I too will buy the book.

Ann, I try to thank every veteran that I come in contact with.  I feel that it is the least that I can do, they have don so much more.

Lou,

They are great men and women.  Thank you for stopping by,

Ann

Richard,

I expect "Saving Private Ryan" hit a little too close to home.

Ann

Richard,

Yes, we need to recognize them...

Ann

Ann,

They are so very special.  I am so happy to have meet as many as I did,

Ann

April,

Yes. most did not want to share all of the experience.  It was not a good situation.

I am happy your father had an opportunity to get it off his chest.

Congrats on his service!

Ann

June,

Thank you.  I know they were courageous men and women.  I have not read the whole book yet but, I think they were great men and women!

Ann

Don,

They gave so much and I am so grateful.  I cannot imagine having to speak German.

Ann

Hi Ann, We have to be reminded that there are brave soldiers that have fought to keep our country free!  Thanks to them we live in America!  And thanks to Ann, for reminding us about them. 

I am grateful as well, these were brave men.  Thanks for the post.

Hi Ann,

Thank you so much for sharing this. These men (and women too) are my true heroes. Because of their selfless commitments and valor we have the freedoms we enjoy today. The WWII Memorial in D.C. is an amazing place, we cannot ever forget their sacrifices and it's up to us to keep it alive. Thank you for doing so.

Ann- This Group of Veterans are truly a great group of men and women.  Like Lynda said the memorial is Washington is an amazing place, and I have had the privilege of talking to many Veterans being one myself :)  What  a neet experience you had.....and thanks for sharing it with us.

Both my parents are WWII vets, my dad, God rest his soul, was a Med Tech in the US Army stationed in Japan and mom was a Wave out of Norfolk, VA.  When I see your post I think how double-ly blessed I am and that the sacrafices a generation made endures today and for generations to come.  We are so blessed because of those who continue to protect our freedom.

Good morning Ann,

Congratulations on your gold star ma'am.  We owe the folks so much.

I hadn't heard about this book and am thankful you wrote about it (and the book signing) here.  Thank you Ann.  And an even bigger thank you to those who served our country.

I hope this book is well supported------sounds like a must read.  THanks!

Very cool....I too hope that this is well supported.  Wish we had more of that our here.  Good stuff.

These men and women hold a great place in this County's history. Thanks for the tribute.

Hi Ann,

Our WWII Vets saved us from living in a remarkably different world.  As they are passing on, the responsibility falls to us to carry the accurate memories and lessons of those times. 

I will buy and read that book.  My uncles were WWII vets - honoring their service is a responsibility I take seriously.

Take care,     Laurie

Sandy,

Thank you for your kind words. 

Ann

Jeff,

Let's not forget those brave women....  ;-)

Thank you for stopping by,

Ann

Lynda,

I have not had the pleasure of seeing the WW II Memorial in Washington.  I hope to soon.

Ann

Kathy,

Thank you.  It was a great experience.  I have a signed copy of the book by all those present.  And I have to say, everyone of them has excellent penmanship!

Ann

Kevin,

We are blessed to have our freedom.  In talking with some of these veterans, I learned how close we came to losing that freedom.

Ann

Good morning Don,

This is my first ever gold star.  And it happens to be on a subject near and dear to my heart.

Thank you,

Ann

Kris,

It is newly published book.  I met a couple of the men who helped with the interviews.  They were amazing as were the stories they told.

Ann

Diane,

I think you are correct.  It is a must read!

Ann

Larry,

I hope it is well supported also.  There were certainly many copies being signed.

Ann

Michael,

They do hold a great place in history.  We should remember them.  Thye are passing away at an alarming rate. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Ann

Laurie,

Yes, our world would be vastly different. 

Thank you for your support,

Ann

Ann, thanks for the information and I'm sure I'll be checking that book out. I agree we can't thank the people in the service enough! By the way congrats on the feature post.

What would the world be like without that generation. I am afraid we are forgetful for their service and about to find out the answer. There can never be enough thank you's said of how grateful we are to them.

Ann- I have to say I laughed at "and they all have excellent penmanship!"  Now that's a skill that has gone out of style :)  anyway, just had to thank you for that laugh :)

Greg,

Thank you for caring about these wonderful men and women. 

Ann

Charles,

Without them, the world would have been a very different place.  They should be an inspiration to all of us...instead of a burden.  I have always enjoyed the stories of "yesterday". 

Thank you for stopping by,

Ann

Kathy,

I was shocked at the fact they did all have lovely handwriting...

Glad to have made you smile,
Ann

Hi Ann!  I am so pleased you received a star for this one......well deserved!

Hey Ann,

Thank you!  Our veterans need to be honored!

Ann