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Memorial Day ~ Never Forget the Price of Freedom
See
War on Terror
for ways to support our troops
Military Salute ~ Honoring America's Military Past and Present
Soldier Dead: How We Recover,
Identify, Bury and Honor Our Military Fallen ~ book by
Michael Sledge
America's White Table
~ children's book by Margot Theis Raven
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This
page is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Colonel William Joseph Potter Jr.,
United States Air Force, co-pilot of an A26A Invader which went missing over
Laos December 29, 1967. Born September 24, 1935 at Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Bill
first served in the United States Army and was a member of the Honor Guard (the
Old Guard) at
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. His remains, along with crew members Senior Master Sergeant Paul L. Foster
and Major
Carlos R. Cruz, were returned in August 1996. I never knew Bill
personally but wore a bracelet for him for many years. I got to know his family
and was honored to be invited to his funeral. Bill, along with his crew members,
was finally laid to rest on American soil at Arlington National Cemetery in
December 1996 where he himself had watched guard over the unknown soldiers from
other wars. His picture sits among those of my family and I think of him
often. Welcome home Bill and may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Virtual Wall ~ William Joseph Potter
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This page is also lovingly dedicated to the memory
of Sergeant Ernest Cecil Jamison of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United
States Army, born December 5, 1946 and killed April 4, 1969 in Cambodia. Welcome home
Ernie and may you rest in peace! You will never be forgotten. |
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Papagei
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Military
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While there is some question about the origins of
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, there is no doubt one of the first was
celebrated in the South. In January 1866, women in Columbus, Georgia issued a public call
for the graves of Confederate soldiers to be covered with flowers. The first Confederate
Decoration Days were observed that year in April in Columbus, Mississippi;
Columbus, Georgia; and Holly Springs, Mississippi. In 1868, commander-in-chief of the GAR, General
John A. Logan, ordered the 30th of May be set aside as a Memorial Day for the purpose of
honoring the dead of the Civil War. General James Garfield was the speaker at the
first observance at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868. Over time, the day became
one of remembrance for all who had given their life in battle for America. |
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In loving memory of my ancestors who served in the American Revolution:
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Johann Peter Bender
Northampton Committee 1776 and Private, Northampton Militia
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Philip Correll
Springfield Township Associators, 1775, 3rd Btl'n
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Johann Adam Dreisbach
Private, Pennsylvania
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George Peter Kessler
Private, Capt Lewis Steacher's 4th Co 2nd Btl'n Northampton Militia
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Johann Peter Kessler
Private, Capt Lewis Steacher's 4th Co 2nd Btl'n Northampton Militia
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Martin Kindt, Jr.
Sergeant, Capt Lewis Steacher's Plainfield Militia
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Andreas Stocker
1st Co 2nd Btl'n 7th Class Northampton Militia
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Arlington National Cemetery
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In loving memory of:
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Private
George Peter Dreisbach Co H 67th PA Vols, died November
1, 1864 at Andersonville
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Corporal Aaron Jerome
Meyers Co I 153rd PA Vols, mortally wounded July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg and died
July 6
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National Archives Collection |
In
loving memory of William Franklin Andrews 1919 - 1991, United States
Army Paratroopers, World War II
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from the National Archives Collection |
In
loving memory of Jacob Albright Sheaffer February 2, 1929 - December 6,
1998, United States Army Artillery, Korea |
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To the memory of
E2 Lynn Blessing of Lancaster,
Pennsylvania, United States Marine Corps. Killed May 15, 1975 in the
attempt to free the SS Mayaguez off the coast of Cambodia. Finally
laid to rest on American soil June 2, 2000, at Riverview Cemetery in
Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Welcome home Lynn and may you rest in
peace. You will never be forgotten.
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American POW's leaving Hanoi
Vietnam War images from the
National Archives Collection |
A different kind of medic
Bringing wounded from the jungle
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Place a Tribute for a Veteran
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Colonel
Maggie ~ Tribute to Martha Raye
EIJoe.Com Military Communications Center
'Closing of the Day' ~ Download Free
Military Connections
Patriotic Poetry
Poet
Patriot
War
Letters: The Legacy Project
War
Letters: Letters Home From Soldiers at War
World
War Letters Home
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Pennsylvania POW/MIA's - Cold War
Pennsylvania POW/MIA's - Korea
Pennsylvania POW/MIA's - Vietnam
Task Force Omega
POW/MIA's You Are Not Forgotten
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"Do not stand at my
grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain.
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am the morning hush.
I am the graceful rush
of beautiful birds in circling flight.
I am the star shine of the night.
I am the flowers that bloom.
I am in a quiet room.
I am the birds that sing.
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die."
...Mary Frye, Baltimore MD, Circa 1933
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This page was placed for Memorial Day 1999
in loving memory and with gratitude to
all who made the supreme sacrifice. Please take time to learn of the wars and what
our veterans did by visiting some of the links above. Take time today to reflect on the
sacrifices made by the many who gave their last full measure for all of us. While you may
not believe their cause was just, they were dedicated and courageous just the same. Let us
not take for granted our freedoms which were paid for with their lives. Never let them be
forgotten. Thanks to all veterans, both past and present, for this great country in which
we live and for the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. May God bless each and every one of
you!
Many more records and war history
links may be found at Military
History, Records and Resources.
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Every Day Memorial Day is a stop on The Holiday
Train.
Graphic courtesy of
Doc
This page will remain posted indefinitely and will continue to change! |
