Kansas WWII vets visit DC
The Washington Post has a great story this morning about a community in Kansas that made it possible for some of their aging veterans to see the memorials in DC that were erected to honor their service;
…13 of Brown County’s 22 surviving veterans who were able to make the trip. Some walked, and others had to be wheeled to the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington County on Tuesday night. All received applause from tourists and salutes from Marines.
“I had goose bumps on my arms and tears in my eyes,” said Forrest Jones of Sabetha, Kan., who served in the Marines and Army and fought in World War II and the Korean War. He wore a hat that said “Served with Pride,” but he was humble when tourists approached him and shook his hand to thank him for his service.
“I didn’t do anything,” said Jones, 86. “I was just being a good citizen and trying to save our country.”
Category: Support the troops
Amen. Here in NC there is a local radio station raising money to take WW2 vets to the memorial before they pass. We freaking owe them that at least.
Thanks for linking to this article, Jonn. Connie, Charles and I grew up together. Jodi is a former classmate of one of our daughters. My mother and father are Army WWII veterans, and met following the war in England. Dad saw most of the front line action and mother was a nurse. My father was a friend to most of those men attending. Dad went to school with Charles’ father, and they happened upon each other in Paris after the war. These men, and women, deserve our eternal gratitude.
Mother was one of the 9 who didn’t attend.