I thought I would share a picture of the baby.... well he used to be. I am going to go back to the base with him on Tuesday for some wonderful times before he leaves. I figured if I was ever gonna do a really selfish thing now would be my chance. Its just gonna be me and my boy for 5 days or so before the rest of the family comes to bid him farewell. I am so happy and so sad at the same time. I will miss this young man He is the heart & soul of me, as are all my children but your baby seems to hold on a little tighter to your heart on some days..So I may not get to post much for a bit since hes home now and then we leave but I will keep a lookout for you all here Hugs at ya Cindy
Today we honored the memories of Robert Morneweck and his fellow brothers of the 101st Airborne who died on this day, but let us not forget that today is the anniversary of the death of President Franklin D Roosevelt. I always think how sad it was because his passing was brought on yet a mere four weeks from the end of the war in Europe. Regretfully he never saw the end of the Hilter regime he fought so valiantly against. May he and the others who left us this day 60 years ago, rest in eternal peace.
Today it is exactly 60 years ago that Robert Morneweck, Sgt Nick Demkowicz, Sgt Joe Caivano and the others made their fatefull Rhine crossing. As most of you will know, Robert was Art Morneweck's brother. Recently we were also lucky to be contacted by a nephew of Sgt Demkowicz and the granddaughter of Sgt Caivano. Marion has a picture which has all three of them on the page she has dedicated to Robert, here on the site.
I am thinking of them and remember them and their sacrifice. I can't help but think what their lives would have been like if they had survived.
THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!
With my warmest regards to you all and appreciation for their sacrifice, which enables us to live our lives in Freedom, but also all your help and friendship if have enjoyed over the past. Even in death these men have brought us together.
Received the following pins and patches for my WWII collection. The following I am collecting because my dad's unit was either [a] in direct support of or attached to these units:
The 3rd Infantry Division
The 36th Infantry Division
The 45th Infantry Division
The 82nd Airborne
Then I also received a patch for the 101st Airborne because I know many of the guys who were in it back in WWII and I now count them amongst my new found friends.
I also got my Combat Engineer Veteran's patch. It is really nice.
Roy Rogers was a great supporter and friend of the United States Military. He gave a lot of his time and money to that end. I first met Roy when we jointly opened the new USO in Victorville, California, in 1967. He represented the local community (Victorville/Apple Valley -- he and Dale lived in the latter community) and I represented the United States Air Force (George AFB Senior NCO Council).
We cut the opening ribbon together and then each of us gave a short welcoming speech. As we chatted following the ceremony, I soon realized that Roy was very interested in the US Military and also very appreciative of service men and women.
The George AFB Senior NCO council was planning a formal dining-in (spouses invited) at the NCO Club where the Division Commander (Brig. Gen. William E. Bryan) was to present awards and decorations to enlisted personnel who had earned them in Vietnam. I asked Roy if he and Dale would like to attend the Dining-in as guests of honor of the President of the mess (me).
He immediately accepted. When they arrived for the event they were dressed in stunning sequined western formal outfits and participated in the military pagentry with great enthusiasm. At the conclusion of the formal part of the evening they joined the award and decoration recipients in the lounge and stayed until the club closed (they both danced -- mostly with GIs and their spouses -- and enjoyed drinks, Dale only drinking cokes for she was a tee-totaller).
Roy realized that he and Dale's attendence assured sold-out participation in the Dining-in, but said he didn't mind that at all. In fact, he volunteered to lend his name to any event we needed to promote and held to that on many occasions.
Roy joined our Rod & Gun Club with the understanding that he would just be "one of the boys" with no special priveleges or recognition. He was an active and enthusiastic supporter and went out of his way to participate at every opportunity such as showing his personal Safari and Alaskan hunt movies in order to garner more income for us.
Roy Rogers was a patriot, friend of the Military and a great human being.
Roy Rogers with my daughters -- Mary Ann and Kathy -- and me at the opening of the USO in Victorville, California, 1967
