This day we honor our veterans: the brave, the strong, the determined, the freedom fighters - because freedom isn't free!
My Grandfather (Frank Travis)
My Dad (Bill Travis)
This is the new generation of soldiers: handsome, determined, brave, sons, brothers. Many will be away from home and family during the holidays.
Pvc Jordan Travis Langston with sister, Camille - trying to look "Army tough".
Mr. Cy, not looking tough at all, just cute!
My thanks to all who sacrifice their time, their comfort and even their lives to preserve our freedoms. Let us remember and honor them!
Connie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post! You are right, we should never forget the sacrifices that are made for freedom.
My dad is active in the American Legion, (he's the Commander of his Post). He and my mom are very patriotic. I am trying to get him to find his pictures from his Navy days...I think he was quite dashing, my mom thinks he looks drunk! :)
That is a beautiful post. I love the old pictures. The handsome newer picture is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI have a son that did a tour of duty in Iraq. We are proud of him.
God love them and bless them! My husband is a Viet Nam vet, I'm so glad he returned home in one piece to me and to our family! :D
ReplyDeleteThere is never enough thank you's for the brave men and women who sacrifice so much for our country. Or for their mom's who are left to worry!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are priceless. A family that serves their country!!
My nephew is in a boat somewhere, where he can't say. Just today my sister emailed me the address to send him his Christmas card and small care pkg.
Thank you for such a beautiful post.
Sandr
What a wonderful post. I appreciate so much those who serve now and those who have served as well as their families.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
So true!
ReplyDeleteI have a great uncle that went to Korea, but that's all I know of in my family. I think we are all too short. :)
ReplyDeleteI do appreciate all of those men and women who sacrifice time with family, personal comfort and everything else to protect and serve.
You never realize/appreciate what really goes into serving in a war until it's someone you know. Thanks for putting it into perspective for me. And I'll be honest, I'm a little escared for Jordan - if he's ever deployed. It's very admirable and noble to serve their country, but it still scares me...
ReplyDeleteThis makes me a little teary-eyed. I never really thought about soldiers very much until I recently started doing a little research on WW II. Those soldiers are amazing and it's important to remember them and appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteYOU have military in your family for sure. How cool!!!
ReplyDeleteand of course you should be so proud.
I appreciate so very much thier willingness to serve. I am humbled by them
God Bless our Military
up here it is called Remembrance Day
Amen! Love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteFirst I want to thank your men because you are SO right...Freedom is not free!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the old pictures of your dad and grandpa. And your son serves too! Love that picture as well.
God Bless our Soldiers!!
I'm so with you. I am so grateful for all who sacrificed so much for us.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. What handsome, awesome men and sweet little boy.
My Hubby(Viet Nam) and one of my sons(Turkey) both served.
I always want to remember and thank all of our brave men.
Thanks for the post.