Welcome, Gretchen! No offense intended, but I find it rather sad that someone would think you were insane for your interest. People fought and...
I echo that sentiment. And I guess that humility is part of what makes them heroes. An incredible life. Godspeed, Mr. Ramsey.
Oh, I know. But it made me think of that card, and I still think it was funny. I can make an apple pie, or blueberry, or my father's favorite,...
Welcome, Erin!
Serendipity, once again. I am reading "Masters of the Air" by Donald Miller (in advance of the Spielberg/Hanks making of the mini-series). And I...
I bought a card once that sums it up best. It was a take-off of that old Enjoli perfume commercial, if anyone remembers it. On the front of the...
Okay, I was with you until the "make some pies." While I do appreciate the play on words, the potentially chauvinistic implication in telling a...
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Thanks for posting that short little bit of history. Inspirational, indeed!
I would have never thought being referred to as "leech-like" would be a good thing, but it is a rather effective compliment here. Godspeed, Sir...
Thanks to all for looking and commenting on my posts about my grandfather. I reached my limit on positive votes for the day and can't like you...
Thanks for the likes, intentions and the smiley!
It's the thought that counts, right?
My grandfather's grave in Reichswald Forest War Cemetery. His plane was shot down on 10 March 1942: Stirling N6126 took off from RAF Mildenhall at...
These photos show preparations by the No. 149 Squadron RAF for a night raid over Essen, Germany on 10 March 1942 and were taken by the RAF...
The 149th Squadron RAF. Motto: "Fortis nocte" ("Strong by night"). This photo shows the five-man crew: on left, second row, from left: Pilot...
On this day in 1942, my grandfather's plane took off on a bombing raid over Essen, Germany and failed to return. (To give credit, where it is...
As my son always told me, I don't get it 'cause I'm a girl...But two guys grabbing their crotches, even as a joke, I just don't get...Any old...
I am surprised I am surprised, but I am surprised. And appalled. We've lamented the lack of historical knowledge or interest in other threads,...
You are indeed a lucky man. Two beautiful women, a beautiful family. The photo of your daughter took my breath away....
