tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post1464529299268631014..comments2023-09-25T09:13:30.994-06:00Comments on Bag Lady's Blather: Lest We Forgetthe Bag Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-63350839744376850712008-11-12T17:41:00.000-07:002008-11-12T17:41:00.000-07:00dfTerrie - as long as I draw breath, I will rememb...dfTerrie - as long as I draw breath, I will remember the sacrifices made by all those brave men and women!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-67531881881068857032008-11-12T15:14:00.000-07:002008-11-12T15:14:00.000-07:00df Bag Lady,Thanks for this wonderful post. So man...df Bag Lady,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this wonderful post. So many people passed through New York during WWll. I think we talked about this on an earlier post. Yours? Mine? Who cares!<BR/><BR/>the important thing is that they serves us so well and that will never be forgotten. <BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-73400611829811957552008-11-12T13:22:00.000-07:002008-11-12T13:22:00.000-07:00Lucas - thank you! And I'm sure the young man in t...Lucas - thank you! And I'm sure the young man in the service whom you have befriended appreciates your support! How very good-hearted of you! You should be proud of yourself.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-87232695909085282502008-11-12T12:29:00.000-07:002008-11-12T12:29:00.000-07:00BL,I am awed. I am a huge supporter of our current...BL,<BR/>I am awed. I am a huge supporter of our current and past troops. I take every opportunity to thank veterans when they make themselves know by either their uniform or a baseball hat with insignia. I have read all about WWII, both my father and grandfather served in the US Navy and for 3 years I have been writing to a young man in the Army whom I was lucky enough to finally meet this past year! I loved this post and am so thankful for people like your granddad. Thank you for posting the lovely photos and history your family is so proud of. And thanks for reminding others of all the brave men and women there are out there.Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128442364616488882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-23962162544108210272008-11-12T08:10:00.000-07:002008-11-12T08:10:00.000-07:00Geo - good for you for going to the ceremony. And ...Geo - good for you for going to the ceremony. And for honouring J's grand-dad.<BR/>There are more drawings on the kit bag, but I couldn't get a good photo of them!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-66163376267327619782008-11-12T07:30:00.000-07:002008-11-12T07:30:00.000-07:00I meant J's grandad...not his dad.need more coffee...I meant J's grandad...not his dad.<BR/>need more coffee...Geosominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-65913005929439778732008-11-12T07:28:00.000-07:002008-11-12T07:28:00.000-07:00Wonderful post.I went to the remembrance ceremony ...Wonderful post.<BR/>I went to the remembrance ceremony in town yesterday and was proud to be with everyone who had someone to remember. J's dad was a veteran of WW2...<BR/>It's amazing you have all those things to remember him and his time in the war. I love the drawing on the kitbag :)Geosominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-26690644370499879772008-11-12T06:58:00.000-07:002008-11-12T06:58:00.000-07:00kcinnova - thanks!kcinnova - thanks!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-64535236313768234852008-11-12T00:29:00.000-07:002008-11-12T00:29:00.000-07:00I posted earlier, but blogger must've eaten my...I posted earlier, but blogger must've eaten my comment!<BR/><BR/>Wonderful pictures & post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-618750083209958262008-11-11T21:01:00.000-07:002008-11-11T21:01:00.000-07:00Thanks, Aleta! I love that drawing, too!Thanks, Aleta! <BR/>I love that drawing, too!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-29385758394376971322008-11-11T20:47:00.000-07:002008-11-11T20:47:00.000-07:00What a handsome man! I loved the dream girl drawi...What a handsome man! I loved the dream girl drawing. I can see why you are proud of your father. Bless him for his service!Aletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605214202876973830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-26921453267152968952008-11-11T16:23:00.000-07:002008-11-11T16:23:00.000-07:00Thanks, Clare!! My mom was no slouch in the looks ...Thanks, Clare!! My mom was no slouch in the looks dept. either! They made an attractive couple.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-20275172428390233682008-11-11T16:08:00.000-07:002008-11-11T16:08:00.000-07:00I don't blame your poor mother one bit. What an i...I don't blame your poor mother one bit. What an irresistible rascal he was in uniform!Clare2ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105229820107294986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-46823221202994226462008-11-11T13:36:00.000-07:002008-11-11T13:36:00.000-07:00TA - you're allowed to say that! He was handsome.....TA - you're allowed to say that! He was handsome...at least, I think so. And I look a lot like him, which would be good if I was a man - unfortunately.....:)the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-49013221246120553612008-11-11T13:10:00.000-07:002008-11-11T13:10:00.000-07:00Wow, what a handsome fella your pops was! (am I al...Wow, what a handsome fella your pops was! (am I allowed to say that? is that weird?)<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing the photos Bag Lady! My grandpa fought in WWII, he's a bit hazy now but he still likes to share his memories from us. I hope I can pass them on to my children someday, lest we forget. So much bravery, and so many lives lost.<BR/><BR/>TA xPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140441387378978556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-59773304736346776282008-11-11T11:22:00.000-07:002008-11-11T11:22:00.000-07:00Hilary - you're welcome. I'm sure this day has spe...Hilary - you're welcome. I'm sure this day has special meaning for you.<BR/><BR/>Emily - here's hoping that everyone will always remember the bravery of young men and women everywhere - including your brother!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-70091137734427872462008-11-11T10:19:00.000-07:002008-11-11T10:19:00.000-07:00Thanks for the reminder Bag Lady. I see that Veter...Thanks for the reminder Bag Lady. I see that Veterans Day here in the US is celebrated as Remembrance Day in CA. I'm glad our countries honor & remember the veterans on the same day...it just means that much more support!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989528656890002126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-77026066341726084712008-11-11T10:06:00.000-07:002008-11-11T10:06:00.000-07:00Beautifully done, Baggie. Thank you. :)Beautifully done, Baggie. Thank you. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-59094655733221047522008-11-11T09:12:00.000-07:002008-11-11T09:12:00.000-07:00Thanks, Sagan. And that's a good place for your th...Thanks, Sagan. And that's a good place for your thoughts to be today!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-10238962027469328362008-11-11T08:52:00.000-07:002008-11-11T08:52:00.000-07:00Beautiful. Those are great photos- and the drawing...Beautiful. Those are great photos- and the drawing of the girl is so lovely!<BR/><BR/>Today my thoughts are with my grandparents.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850895862247408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-69391897927891266582008-11-11T07:55:00.000-07:002008-11-11T07:55:00.000-07:00Reb - thanks. I wanted to do more of a post, but w...Reb - thanks. I wanted to do more of a post, but was unsure of some of my facts. <BR/><BR/>Lor - thanks! We must always remember!<BR/><BR/>Miz - I'm glad I could remind you.<BR/><BR/>dfLeah - thanks!<BR/><BR/>darksnark - thanks. I had so many pictures, it was hard to choose.<BR/><BR/>Sarah - thanks so much.<BR/><BR/>SB - I am really proud of my dad, so could have added far more pictures!<BR/><BR/>Gena - kudos to your hubby! We must never forget the brave men and women who served their countries. <BR/><BR/>Missicat - I hope you have some photos of your dad in the service!<BR/>And that you'll share them with us.<BR/><BR/>Tricia - there are many, many people who share a similar story. The two world wars really shook things up in regards to population distribution.<BR/><BR/>Mary Anne - my mother's father served in WWI - he was shot in the elbow as he crawled out of a foxhole. The bullet traveled up his arm and took out the muscle. But at least he survived.<BR/>Two of my great uncles on my father's side also served in WWI. So many lives have been touched by war.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-74625745752632634722008-11-11T07:14:00.000-07:002008-11-11T07:14:00.000-07:00Four of my great-uncles were in WWI. My grandfathe...Four of my great-uncles were in WWI. My grandfathers were both married with children by then.<BR/><BR/>My father also met my mother as a result of where he was stationed in WWII.<BR/><BR/>Mary Anne in Kentuckysolarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606487180967915130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-3558434055093911372008-11-11T06:41:00.000-07:002008-11-11T06:41:00.000-07:00Great post, it really makes one remember sacrifice...Great post, it really makes one remember sacrifices their family members made, as well as the sacrifices of others.<BR/><BR/>Although it seems that your father was rewarded for doing his duty (such a good story!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-43822577805038630392008-11-11T06:23:00.001-07:002008-11-11T06:23:00.001-07:00WOw - thanks for sharing all the pics and stories....WOw - thanks for sharing all the pics and stories. <BR/>Dad was in the army during the Korean war (in a MASH unit, no less!) Thanks, all the dads, moms, grandparents, siblings and everyone else that served!Missicathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547671118679036352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-29882248552479750652008-11-11T06:23:00.000-07:002008-11-11T06:23:00.000-07:00Great post, Bag Lady! My grandfather served in Kor...Great post, Bag Lady! My grandfather served in Korea, and my father in Vietnam. I wish we had more pictures and memorabilia of those eras, even if they weren't happy memories. We do have some uniforms and letters, but that's about all that survived. <BR/><BR/>My husband did a tour of duty in Iraq a few years ago. I always appreciated the history of Veterans Day, but it never hit as close to home until 2006, the first year GP was back from the sandbox. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for your reminder to celebrate and honor their sacrifices of time and service!Genahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005093092821158706noreply@blogger.com