Am trying to find out more and will post it here when I do, but received the following email from Al Kincer:

One of Ed Jackson's brothers, the youngest, was killed near Luxemburg. He is buried in the American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxemburg. Do you think any of our Belgian Friends are taking care of his grave. If so I am sure Ed would like to know of it. AL

http://www.nationalww2museum.org/enews/november.html

This is reenactment with an extra punch. Take a look at this site.

http://www.historicalentertainment.com/

I received a letter from the CEO of the company who was looking for information about the 49th Engineers. His uncle belonged to that unit and he was wondering if I could put him in touch with Bill Carr, the grandson of Ernest Napier who is featured on our main site.

I stumbled onto some good programming this morning which is going on as I write....Veteran's are speaking on a number of experiences, including 5 of the Doolittle Raiders. It's on C-SPAN 2 RIGHT NOW

Jim

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 18, 2006

VA Urges Veterans to Wear Medals on Veterans Day

WASHINGTON – The Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and leaders of major veterans organizations today called on America's veterans to help kindle a new spark of patriotism on Veterans Day by wearing the medals they earned during military service.

"We are announcing a Veterans Pride Initiative to remind Americans of the pride and honor in the hearts of those who have served," Nicholson said. "We expect Americans will see our decorated heroes unite in spirit at ceremonies, in parades and elsewhere as a compelling symbol of courage and sacrifice on Veterans Day, the day we set aside to thank those who served and safeguarded our national security."

The campaign is modeled after a tradition in Australia and New Zealand, countries who honor the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on April 25. ANZAC Day sees veterans wearing their military decorations whatever they are doing on that day. Nicholson said he hopes a U. S. tradition will ensue to emulate this pride in being a veteran and in honoring our veterans.

VA is offering information about the campaign on its Web page, http://www.va.gov/veteranspride/, where veterans also can obtain information about how to replace mislaid medals and learn how to confirm the decorations to which they are entitled.

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