Even though I usually just place newly discovered links on the main site, I wanted to display this one page taken from this site, because James Hennessey and I found it fascinating.
I received a letter from the National World War II Museum and I am thinking of becoming a permanent member. For those who are not familiar with the museum, it began as the D-Day Museum down in New Orleans, but because of the interest that has been brewing, they have decided to expand and become a World War II Museum to encompass the entire war.
I think it's a great idea and want to see it prosper, so for me becoming a member, goes without saying or much thought.
The letter that is attached, was included along with their introduction letter. The intro letter is written by the grandson of 1st Lt Leonard S Issacks JR. He included the letter that his grandfather wrote to his grandmother before going to Iwo Jima. Sadly he was one of many that never made it back home.
There is a photo in attached to the letter that show his grandfather with his two sons. One of the sons of course was the author's dad.
I'm sure you will find the letter touching. I sure did.
I'm sure all my readers have heard the original or seen the constant re-broadcasts of Senator John Kerry.
Whether you like the man or not, whether you agree with his politics or not, it was an asinine thing to say. He claims it was supposed to be a joke. If it was, why wasn't he or anyone there laughing?
The bottom line is, if one of us makes a comment on this site and people come back and ask for an explanation, you either say, hey that's what I wanted to say and that's tough, or say, hey that wasn't what I meant and I'm SORRY that you took it that way.
In my book he embarrassed himself once again and insulted our troops. I'm sure they won't be too happy when they hear his inane comments.
He ain't helping the Democratic Party if that's his aim. Many of his fellow Dems have come out and told him to STAY HOME!
