When i hold this piece of paper, I not only feel like i'm holding a piece of history but I also hold the maelstrom of emotions that come from it, Happiness, relief, joy seem to radiate from it even now 70 years later after it was sent.

shortly after this picture was taken, we all went out to dinner. I knew my cousin Ricky served in the Army and I was so and still am very proud of the sacrafices he endured. He set an example for me and it was that respect that cemented my decision to follow in my dad's and my papaw's foot steps to join the Navy. I learned early in my career from mamaw that many of the places I have been stationed where the very same duty stations Papaw had been stationed. From New London CT. to Subic Bay, PI.

Mom and Dad at Kevin and Jan's wedding.

Mom with her mother, sister, and niece.