Intermission Stories (12)
Today’s post will in no way be rewritten or condensed by me. These are short tributes found in various locations to honor the men of three different wars. Please click on each story to read, they took the time for you. Thank you.
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WWII update story_____
WWII pilot
Story from the AARP bulletin.
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Korean War update ______
Distinguished Service Cross recipient
From Home of the Heroes.com ( complete citation lists are available at this site).
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A famous Vietnam story ______
Cmdr. Jeremiah Denton, Jr.
This story was taken from the The Week magazine obituaries.
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Farewell Salutes –
Stanley Brundage – Newark, NJ & W.Palm Bch., FL; US Army, WWII< cryptologist
Thomas Coules – Hartland, WI; US Air Force, Lt., Korea
National Army (AK) Medallion, “Ryngraf”
Charles Hazen (98) – Annadale, VA; US Army, Colonel (Ret.)
Leonard Jagla – Glenview, IL; US Army, WWII
Christina Kloss – Krakow, Poland & D.C.; WWII, National Army (AK) Underground Resistance, National Army Medallion
Tony Merritt – Calgary, Canada; Canadian Forces 27 years
Jack Raleigh – Papatoetoe, NZ; RNZ Air Force, WWII, # NZ413613
Wilton Remelius – Oklahoma City, OK; US Navy, WWII, USS Hector
Alexander Schmidt – Sunnyside, FL; US Army, WWII, artillery
Patrick Tully, Jr. – Chicago, IL & Bradenton, FL; US Army, Vietnam
Louis Vella – Palos, Heights, IL; US Army, WWII
Click on images to enlarge.
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Posted on April 17, 2014, in Korean War, Vietnam, WWII and tagged family history, History, Korean War, Military, Military History, nostalgia, Tributes, veterans, Vietnam, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 82 Comments.
Pacific Paratrooper 
Reblogged this on Crazy Pasta Child.
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Thank you for going back into the archives and keeping the memories alive.
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Ahhh. The Random Act of Kindness was so sweet.
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Everyone seemed to like that story, Shelley, I’m glad I spotted it.
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You do a wonderful job with these stories. I find them amazing and heartwarming.
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I really do appreciate you saying that, comments like that pick me up on days when I’m feeling discouraged.
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Three great storys, each one an inspiration in their own right.
Regards
Ian
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Thank you, Ian. I appreciate you taking the time to read these.
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Great stories. Thanks.
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After all they did for us – my work is nothing! Thank you for reading and helping us to Remember, Hillary.
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Thanks for keeping these heroes memories alive. . . .
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It is truly my pleasure, Anne. Those men did far more work for me!
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A wonderful selection of stories. All touching, but I think I like the first one best. Random acts of kindness are always noteworthy.
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People just keep passing on the kindness, don’t they – a wonderful chain reaction. Thanks for commenting, Peggy!
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My pleasure indeed.
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Great post GP. I love the first story of one man’s kindness to a little boy. It sure made an impact on his life. Wonderful story 🙂
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Thank you, Norma. You are definitely in the mood to read today, eh? I LOVE IT! 🙂
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Yes I’ve had a couple of quiet days which has given me time to breathe again. Back to work tomorrow 😦
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Oh NO! Ease into it…
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Practically Historical.
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You are too much, Historian! Thank you once again for the honor of reblogging. It was a good post to put together, I hope your readers also enjoy it. Have a great Easter!
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Thank you for sharing these stories. What a blessing!
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Thanks, Elaine. I am thrilled when I locate one of these and can’t wait to share!
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2601139/Duchess-Cambridge-Kate-wears-blue-coat-dress-wreath-laying-ceremony-New-Zealand.html I am adding this link because there are some lovely photos of our veterans.
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You and the Daily Mail have done well, Gallivanta!! The Duke and Duchess brought tons of smiles to the dwindling group of veterans. Can you imagine being that vet who has his pix with Prince Phillip? Did you see the medals on that man!? Great job! 😉
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I wanted to find the actual full video of that meeting between the Duchess and the Veteran. But I couldn’t locate it. They were delightful together. She really really listened to him and held his hand the whole time (in a respectful way). Her interest and care were exemplary and not just for the cameras.
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That is VERY good to hear.
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Farewell salute to Walter James (Jim) Hillyer, WWll, Reg No 275956, 23rd Batt, on April 16, Christchurch, NZ.
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Got it, Gallivanta, thank you. I am so happy your country is that patriotic. Yesterday, noting I had no one from Australia, I went to 3 different newspapers there and came away with (1) one Farewell! They had a draft back in WWII – how could all those people 80 and over get out of it? or don’t they care to mention it? I find it very strange. I DID in fact find one for NZ in those papers, Sir Owen (Arthur) Woodhouse.
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With ANZAC ceremonies on 25 April, there may be a lot more patriotic news from both Australia and New Zealand.
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ANZAC Day is the 25th, why isn’t it on my calender, I could have sworn I added that 2 years ago? Thank heavens for friends like you, I think my memory has gone to swiss cheese! 😳
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Swiss Cheese is one of my favourite cheeses! 😀
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You’re a sweetheart, Gallivanta and a good friend! 😉
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🙂
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Very artistic article. Or should I say articles. I like seeing clippings. It reminds me of the old days, when print was popular.
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Maybe I should have tinted them ocher to appear old, naw, that really would have been cheating. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for reading.
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Thank you for this post. I love it!
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I’m glad you enjoyed coming to my humble web site and hope you visit us again. Any questions you have, or stories to share – feel free to put them into the comments. I have a lot of friends here who read what you have to say too.
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Thank you. I hang my head thinking of what others have done, and put that against the things I complain about.
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VERY good point, Colleen. I think we all should mull that one over for awhile!!
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Those are amazing. Denton’s history–how does anyone hang on like that. I was equally impressed with McCain. A moral core that’s kryptonite.
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Where the stamina comes from is your guess is as good as mine. I think a lot of reasons – upbringing, morals, instinct to survive, loyalty…suppose I could go on, but you get my point, right?
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Thanks for dropping in on my home page. You have quit a blog going here.
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Is that good or bad? I will say thank you for coming by to read. If you have any questions or stories to share – please add them here in the comments. We have quite a group here to discuss and become friends with!
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It’s good, hmm it should have read quite, not quit. I hate it that you can’t edit after leaving a comment. I’ll get back and have a look.
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Don’t sweat the small stuff – I knew what you meant! Have a great day!
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I try not to but it’s there forever otherwise. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing. Very much alpreciate. On a recent visit 2 my homelhomeland, I snapped some shots of headstones belonging to veterans who served in the New Zealand military. What saddened me was da fact that the ways: 1. No memorial standing in our village in memory of them. 2: I knew these men except we never heard of their involvement except of my grandfathers an his brother 3: some of these headstones were fallen over an broken n even displaced n lying against the fence. I am referring to WWI. My intention is to research more into it with the N.Z Army. During WWII the American Army was also based on my homeland Aitutaki building a airstrip there. If u have any stories to share from there i would appreciated. Thank you again for all your commitment to the research and the sharing their stories to the outside world. Thank you again
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You are very welcome. I would not be able to help you with WWI, but I will look into WWII info. Thank you for raising the question.
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The milk man who became a pilot reminded me of an uncle of mine who flew a B-17 in WWII , was shot down over France and made it back to base weeks later thanks to the French underground . He described his job a ” delivering milk ” . He was not interested in flying , though , before or after the war . When I asked why he became a pilot he said simply: ” It was a job .” These guys are all heroes .
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Right you are, Dan – all heroes. Your dad and mine would have laughed about it, ’cause he hated to jump out of perfectly good airplanes; when asked the same question, he answered, “They pay you more in the paratroopers.”
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Thanks for sharing their stories. I love hearing about them.
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It is more than my pleasure to do so. I thank you for popping in to join us, JJ.
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Wow, these are all amazing stories. Love it! 🙂
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Thanks, Linda. I thought everyone would enjoy these 3 different stories – and so far, so good.
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I got chicken skin from reading about the first flight as a young boy… Up we go indeed.
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It REALLY made impression, didn’t it! Thanks for coming, Koji.
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Gutsy to covertly send that SOS!
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It really started things moving; the ones that knew about it anyway. Thanks for stopping in, Dean.
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Always a good read! Thanks
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No problem, Dean.
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I am putting together my blog on the RAAF in Korea at the moment
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You be sure to send me the link so I can follow it, Dean!!
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I love the idea of Jeremiah Denton Jr. creating the “Coalition for Decency”, after experiencing the moral decay in our country during his 8 year absence… still enduring his captors in N. Korea, while this country “could care less”. That hurts my very soul.
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You remember what it was like back then, Carol, there was very little support for our troops, protests, name-calling, etc. It was even depicted in “Forest Gump.” I had lost so many friends over there in Nam, the actions of the people at home was deplorable!
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Inspirational heroism and defiance from Cmdr Denton. Never lose hope.
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Yes it is, Tom. I remember when this story first ran and was heartbroken to hear of his passing. Thank you for reading today.
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Great post! Denton’s ingenious distraction and the pilot who was inspired by the random act of kindness were my favorites.
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I’m very glad you enjoyed them, Cindy. I thought a little bit for everyone today.
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Denton epitomizes all that is admirable in a warrior. He is the complete package – with high morals and all.
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Truly, Eric. Bravery above and beyond.
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Denton’s Morse Code blinking was brilliant.
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Wasn’t it though! So many people had actually believed what he said and those that could figure out his blinking had to remain quiet (or would get him killed). Quite a man!
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I shall savour these later when more time is available to me rest assured. Must be read to be remembered.
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Denton and the eyes gets me. Taking that type of chance with the bad guys watching. That is guts.
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I can’t even imagine!!
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Such great men.
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Yes, I couldn’t agree more, Dan. Thanks for reading.
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I liked this layout !!
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Thanks, Muscles. Something different and “what else could I possibly say?”
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LOL 😀
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