Each have influenced our lives for the better! How blessed we are to have grown up with such wonderful men in our lives. They truly are the GREATEST generation!
Grandpa Phillips & Grandpa Jay are gone now, we miss them everyday! But thankful for the time we had them and can't wait to see them again! Grandpa Garrett, is with us still and we are thankful for that! He is a man of integrity and love! We are thankful for your example to us! You truly are an amazing man! Our hearts are full of gratitude for all you have done for us in our lives...you and our other Grandpa's!
Thank you for serving our country and sacrificing for us that we may be FREE!!!
Grandpa Phillips, served in the Airforce, flew in a B-17 as a top gunner & engineer. Served in Germany. Grandpa Phillips was also a POW for three months in Germany, went on a bombing mission and was shot down, this was his 13th mission.
Grandpa Garrett, served in the Navy, Served in the Corona and San Diego Naval Hospitals as the Nuero Psychiatric Technician...he was in charge of typing up all "interviews" that the doctors had with the patients. He also served on board the USS Columbus on the medical staff, the USS Columbus patroled the west coast.
Grandpa Jay, served in the Navy, fought in the pacific, served on a mine sweeper boat and was a gunman (because he was such a good shot).
4 comments:
I that you have grandpa jay's picture on your blog...way cute! Michele you always have the best posts for special days!!
I didn't know some of that stuff about my new grandpas thanks for sharing!! Joe has some story telling to do! Love you!
I love this post! I'm crying right now! I miss Grandpa Jay soooooo much! I can't wait for you to meet him someday! Since Obama won it may be sooner than later! hehehe! It was fun to see the pictures of your grandpa's too! Thanks again for Eastons card! He loves it!
How awesome that is so cute. What a handsom man Grandpa Jay was. i love him and miss him so much. your awesome to honor them :)
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