tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post7881766542390996848..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: History of Veterans DayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-35322318000086957772014-11-19T05:08:25.783-05:002014-11-19T05:08:25.783-05:00My grandfather, who had strong Native American lin...My grandfather, who had strong Native American lineage, was often mistaken as biracial. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14251490233719652405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-400196631894649882014-09-02T01:35:18.437-04:002014-09-02T01:35:18.437-04:00Gunfighter - Asante sana to you and your family fo...<b>Gunfighter</b> - Asante sana to you and your family for the service given to our nation and its citizens!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-82381553578406152952013-05-08T08:39:50.366-04:002013-05-08T08:39:50.366-04:00My father: Herman Johnson, Sr.
My father's br...My father: Herman Johnson, Sr.<br />My father's brother, Ervin Johnson<br />My father's sister, Beverly Johnson<br />My Brother: Herman Johnson, Jr.<br />My Father in law: Ted Holly<br />My Nephew: Aaron Edwards<br />Lastly, myself.<br /><br />The peoplpe listed above have, collectively, given 116 years of military service to our country. Most of us have been to war at least once.<br /><br />Gunfighterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762432006297768871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-82069155957628502902012-11-11T14:02:01.644-05:002012-11-11T14:02:01.644-05:00Nice post.
God bless those American veterans in y...Nice post.<br /><br />God bless those American veterans in your family, mine and around the world!!!Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228963124180428762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-54945500424900599642011-11-11T16:01:49.434-05:002011-11-11T16:01:49.434-05:00Omo, thanks for remembering Ben and Charles. I mis...Omo, thanks for remembering Ben and Charles. I miss them both also. IyaBig Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044873203845612168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-52322209785343286292009-11-11T21:47:49.117-05:002009-11-11T21:47:49.117-05:00Kenny and Ajuan - Asante sana. I wrote this post ...<b>Kenny and Ajuan</b> - Asante sana. I wrote this post 2 years ago. I decided to re-post it each year on November 11 for new <i>villagers</i> who may have missed it before...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-29496239913562059292009-11-11T01:50:14.906-05:002009-11-11T01:50:14.906-05:00Thank you for this heartfelt dedication to these t...Thank you for this heartfelt dedication to these two heroic men and to other U.S. veterans. I have great respect for those who serve in the military. Blessings to all those who donned the uniform in service to our nation. We will never forget you.Black on Campushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507907727874154932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-51030843150898313602009-07-28T16:59:38.912-04:002009-07-28T16:59:38.912-04:00Thanks for the "History of Veterans Day"...Thanks for the "History of Veterans Day". I appreciate the time, energy and effort you put into posting this info.kennyx6https://www.blogger.com/profile/16363724225507169258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-72674418217883685482008-11-12T14:54:00.000-05:002008-11-12T14:54:00.000-05:00Ajuan - Thank you for your tribute! Did you ever ...<B>Ajuan</B> - Thank you for your tribute! Did you ever meet Ben or Charles in person before they passed away?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-48050557317424445802008-11-12T13:23:00.000-05:002008-11-12T13:23:00.000-05:00Thanks for this post. I am glad we have this day t...Thanks for this post. I am glad we have this day to speak out and remember the contributions of our loved ones who served in all of America's armed services branches. <BR/><BR/>For those who are living, may you have peace and prosperity.<BR/><BR/>For those who have died, my you rest in peace.Black on Campushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507907727874154932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-38849931853865712862008-11-12T11:04:00.000-05:002008-11-12T11:04:00.000-05:00Kristi - On behalf of all villagers please accept ...<B>Kristi</B> - On behalf of all <I>villagers</I> please accept our gratitude for the military service of your grandfather and brother-in-law. The story you told of your grandfather was an unfortunate part of American history. Our nation struggles with race relations. Hopefully, we are getting better...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-23124079697204004142008-11-12T05:23:00.000-05:002008-11-12T05:23:00.000-05:00My paternal grandfather (who raised me) served ove...My paternal grandfather (who raised me) served overseas in WWII for three years. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge...the stories he told are etched in my mind forever. <BR/><BR/>My father was born 9 months to the day that my grandfather returned from the war. :) <BR/><BR/>My grandfather, who had strong Native American lineage, was often mistaken as biracial. The day he came back home from the war, he went to see my grandmother at her place of employment. He was asked to leave the restaurant/hotel, as it was a "whites only" establishment. Isn't that ironic? I think about that every Veterans' Day. He was "good enough" to serve our country in the service, but not "good enough" to celebrate victory with his wife in a public place. I know he would be proud if he were alive today to see Barack Obama, president elect, take office.<BR/><BR/>I'd also like to salute my brother-in-law, Fred Carr, who, as a naval officer, has served in Bosnia, Iraq and Croatia...among other locations...during his sixteen year career. He is currently serving in Afghanistan. He is to spend 1 1/2 years there. We are proud of his service, and pray for his safe return next year.Kristi K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17423316204724367774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-68595734243980725332008-11-11T22:30:00.000-05:002008-11-11T22:30:00.000-05:00Tariq, Lisa & Sojourner - Thanx for sharing yo...<B>Tariq, Lisa & Sojourner</B> - Thanx for sharing your <I>village voice</I> on this day of tribute to our veterans...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-82319850378998516042008-11-11T14:09:00.000-05:002008-11-11T14:09:00.000-05:00Much obliged for the tribute and history on this V...Much obliged for the tribute and history on this Veteran's Day. I join with you today in honoring our veterans. We will never really know just how much they've done to keep us safe and free. In preparing my tribute for today, I learned something that my <A HREF="http://sojournersplace.blogspot.com/2008/11/daddy-you-never-told-me.html" REL="nofollow">Daddy never told me</A>.SjPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637955368291716153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-40222613354900073182008-11-11T04:10:00.000-05:002008-11-11T04:10:00.000-05:00Hello there Villager, {waves}What a remarkable tri...Hello there Villager, {waves}<BR/><BR/>What a remarkable tribute!!<BR/><BR/>Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!<BR/>LisaLISA VAZQUEZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583559303233985031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-37015517187834766482008-11-10T09:44:00.000-05:002008-11-10T09:44:00.000-05:00co-sign to Travis' commentsThanks for sharing this...co-sign to Travis' comments<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing this VillagerJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014670383189108565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-76650157885683636742007-11-14T07:00:00.000-05:002007-11-14T07:00:00.000-05:00Travis - Asante sana!Maryannaville - Thank you ver...<B>Travis</B> - Asante sana!<BR/><BR/><B>Maryannaville</B> - Thank you very much for the WINNING ATTITUDE AWARD. I've added it to my side panel with a link to your blog. I appreciate your kind thoughts and encouragement!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-11791428796447241252007-11-13T15:39:00.000-05:002007-11-13T15:39:00.000-05:00Imagining not having any soldiers going to war sui...Imagining not having any soldiers going to war suits me just fine. "I ain't gonna study war no more" just like in the song, 'Down by the Riverside's lyrics say.<BR/><BR/>I want you to <A HREF="http://maryannaville.blogspot.com/2007/11/woooohooooo.html" REL="nofollow">drop by and pick up what is YOUR'S</A> when you have time, kiddo.<BR/><BR/><B>*Hugs*</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-82881220706432078512007-11-12T23:32:00.000-05:002007-11-12T23:32:00.000-05:00Thank you for the service of those in your family....Thank you for the service of those in your family. I respect their duty, their honor, their service, their courage, and their sacrifice.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-8238674977365274582007-11-12T20:00:00.000-05:002007-11-12T20:00:00.000-05:00Shelia & Martin - Much love to those in your famil...<B>Shelia & Martin</B> - Much love to those in your family that serve in our nation's armed forces ... as well as those who are serving on the front lines here in America' day-to-day struggle!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-52051017297633524112007-11-12T16:57:00.000-05:002007-11-12T16:57:00.000-05:00Shout outs to my uncles, Edward White and Billy Wh...Shout outs to my uncles, Edward White and Billy White, both Air Force vets from the Korea era. Also to any number of guys I grew up with or went to college with who have served at any point since the first Gulf War.<BR/><BR/>Future Veterans Day love to my brother, Master Sgt. Pleasant Lindsey III still serving in the Army and on his way from Iraq in the next few days.Martin Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081634926254191862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-42995084161447596652007-11-12T15:53:00.000-05:002007-11-12T15:53:00.000-05:00Thanks for such a nice history and tribute Village...Thanks for such a nice history and tribute Villager. My father is one of five brothers, two of whom served in the Vietnam War, one severely injured, and one served in the navy, now retired. The two who served in the army are also Grambling graduates. My uncles continue to serve this coutry in many other ways and are wonderful family men. I'm sure that we'll hear many more of these stories today.Sheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280487267612661372noreply@blogger.com