Happy Veterans Day!
It is Remembrance Day here in Canada and, of course, Veterans Day in the United States of America.
In my family, my grandfather, Wilbur F. Walk, Jr., fought in the Army in World War II and was at D-Day + 2. He was in Europe at the end of the war and spent at least six months in Pilsan, Czechoslovakia working on the Armed Forces Radio Network.
My Dad, Wilbur F. Walk, III, served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1968 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, but was never called over to action during the Vietnam War.
My father-in-law, Leonard Broadrick, was an Army medic during the Vietnam War and saw action overseas.
Andy Stewart of Finish Line Sports e-mailed many sharing with us those associated with FLS who were serving or had served in the U.S. military:
"I want to wish a Happy Veterans Day to those who are veterans.
"Chris Rode, 31, former FLS employee as a kid, is currently serving in Baghdad. The former Stafford coach just had a birthday. Safety be with him. His wife is waiting for him.
"My Dad, Tom Stewart of Sugar Creek, 76, was an Army Lt. in Korea. In August he celebrated 50 years of marriage to Patricia. Native of Lufkin, Tx.
"FLS race assistant Mike Hefner, 56, served in Vietnam. He still has the can-do spirit. Man, Mike can sell some shoes too.
"To all veterans, enjoy this beautiful clear day that is yours. Thanks for your service to and for the United States of America."
Andy summed it up well and my thoughts are the same!
In my family, my grandfather, Wilbur F. Walk, Jr., fought in the Army in World War II and was at D-Day + 2. He was in Europe at the end of the war and spent at least six months in Pilsan, Czechoslovakia working on the Armed Forces Radio Network.
My Dad, Wilbur F. Walk, III, served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1968 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, but was never called over to action during the Vietnam War.
My father-in-law, Leonard Broadrick, was an Army medic during the Vietnam War and saw action overseas.
Andy Stewart of Finish Line Sports e-mailed many sharing with us those associated with FLS who were serving or had served in the U.S. military:
"I want to wish a Happy Veterans Day to those who are veterans.
"Chris Rode, 31, former FLS employee as a kid, is currently serving in Baghdad. The former Stafford coach just had a birthday. Safety be with him. His wife is waiting for him.
"My Dad, Tom Stewart of Sugar Creek, 76, was an Army Lt. in Korea. In August he celebrated 50 years of marriage to Patricia. Native of Lufkin, Tx.
"FLS race assistant Mike Hefner, 56, served in Vietnam. He still has the can-do spirit. Man, Mike can sell some shoes too.
"To all veterans, enjoy this beautiful clear day that is yours. Thanks for your service to and for the United States of America."
Andy summed it up well and my thoughts are the same!
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