Grateful to those who risked or sacrificed their lives so we could be free today. That includes my dad -- a B-29 bomber pilot who flew 22 missions out of Italy and Northern Africa.
I was with him 20 years later when he returned to the Brenner Pass -- an area of Germany he had bombed heavily. Seeing the green valley that had gown up to renew the scorched earth he had been partly responsible for caused him to choke up with gratitude himself.
Never met a finer man than you, Dad. Think of you every day, but particularly on this day of gratitude and remembrance for you and everyone whol who answered the call.
Thank you to the Township of Maplewood for holding a Memorial Day service this morning for VFW members and their families; and to the Township of South Orange Village for holding a remote memorial service this morning and live streaming it so the community at large could participate in remembering and honoring our deceased veterans.
It’s wonderful to think of all who served, but that’s Veteran’s Day. Memorial Day is for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives during service to our country.
For some of our veterans, death resulting from service to our country can come years or decades later due to exposure to toxic materials used in warfare. Vietnam Veterans were especially impacted due to exposure to Agent Orange. The VA recognizes death from such afflictions as diabetes and various cancers as being service related, if a veteran served in Vietnam during certain dates of service.
(Classic Painting and Materials) Fair Prices. Spring and Summer Specials
Apr 25, 2024 at 5:14pm
Apr 25, 2024 at 8:08am
Apr 24, 2024 at 1:13pm
****Laundry + Bedrooms Organization : closets,drawers,shelves
Apr 24, 2024 at 8:04am
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:15pm
PF504 FT Companion/FA for 16 Year Old (ASAP Start)
Apr 25, 2024 at 4:05pm
Apr 25, 2024 at 12:24pm
Part-time long term Nanny for toddler boy in Basking Ridge
Apr 24, 2024 at 7:49pm
PF802 FT M-Th Nanny for 2 (ASAP Start)
Apr 24, 2024 at 1:21pm
Photo Booth Attendant- Great for high school senior, college student, profeessional
Apr 24, 2024 at 5:55am
HUGE Rummage sale to benefit the Bloomfield High School Robotics Team Sale Date: Apr 27, 2024
More info
Thanks to all who have served.