Although a small gathering at the Oswego City Hall yesterday with Mayor Gillen, it was an intimate setting for story telling and shared memories of the family members of Korean War Veteran Tom Galloway and Vietnam War Veteran Peter Griffin. It was a family affair with Peter and Tom’s family in attendance and filled with melancholy and some shared tears in remembrance of all veterans who return changed from their war experiences. Tom Galloway graciously organized the event in his…..
“To everyone that has helped us. I want to say thank you, and you’re in our thoughts everyday. You gave us faith back in the world” ~ Amie Findlay This beautiful message of gratitude comes from Amie, Findlay and the wife of Rob Findlay, our sponsored veteran of the Iraq War. His compelling story is one of over 30 veteran participants in our new book, VIETNAM & BEYOND and speaks to the CLEAR and PRESENT TRAUMA that accompanies our soldiers…..
REMEMBRANCE DAY POEM He was getting old and paunchy And his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, Telling stories of the past. Of a war that he once fought in And the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies; They were heroes, every one. And tho’ sometimes to his neighbors His tales became a joke, All his buddies listened quietly For they knew whereof he spoke. But we’ll hear his tales no…..
SOLDIERS THINK OF IMPORTANT THINGS THAT KEEP HIM GOING IN BATTLE *His fellow soldiers *His family *The letters The messages in a soldier’s letters sent home to family during war can trace common themes of heartache and loss over 300 years of history and nine major conflicts, from the Napoleonic Wars to Afghanistan today. The following is an excerpt written to a soldier’s father: “It is easy to meet an enemy face to face, and to laugh him to scorn,…..
It is easy to understand how troops in combat can summon courage from deep within and do extraordinary things to win battles and protect their fellow soldiers. Leaders in all types of organizations must also remember that ordinary people, in extraordinary circumstances, may also need to find the courage to confront troublesome situations that run counter to an organization’s values, culture and goals. If people know that their leaders will support their efforts, you will find even more of them…..
Jim Markson is featured today on MAKE A CONNECTION. Jim is my ex-husband. We were married for 14 years and have 2 beautiful children. I wish that we had known that he was suffering from PTSD back then when divorcing in 1987. Who knows how differently everything may have turned out… After his experience during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam, Jim, an Air Force Veteran, mourned the loss of two close military buddies. Thirty-nine years passed before he finally reached…..
Name and Serial Number right? The dog tag facts are noted below. This is Leopold Martin and his first dog tag. It’s a little beat up – it must have quite a few stories to tell!. Leo Martin was drafted into the Army in 1943 from Lewiston, Maine and followed his older brother in Armor training. His brother changed his mind and went with the Airborne. Leo followed. His brother changed his mind again, but this time Leo stayed put……
How many remember this song with lyrics that resonate today? IF I HAD A HAMMER If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morning, I’d hammer in the evening, All over this land, I’d hammer out danger, I’d hammer out a warning, I’d hammer out love between, My brothers and my sisters, All over this land. If I had a bell, I’d ring it in the morning, I’d ring it in the evening, All over this land, I’d ring…..
“America without her Soldiers would be like God without His angels.” ― Claudia Pemberton www.ceremonialbugle.com/Music/Taps.mp3
This is one of many beautiful poems written by Peter S. Griffin of the 101st Airborne Division, Company A, 2/502nd Infantry who honorably served his country in Vietnam 1965-1966. We are very proud that Peter is one of 36 men and women veteran participants in the book, VIETNAM & BEYOND, Veteran Reflections by Jenny La Sala and Jim Markson, a Vietnam Veteran. For those who can’t wait for the October book launch on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.com, early orders…..
