"At the core the American citizen soldier knew the difference between right and wrong, and they didn't want to live
in a world in which wrong prevailed. So they fought, and won, and we all of us, living and yet to be born, must be
forever profoundly grateful."
Stephen E. Ambrose

Thanks Dad

My Dad, a medic with the Third Infantry Division, served in North Africa and Europe during World War II.
As a child I spent many hours looking at the photographs in his Army album. I asked many questions and
he told me many stories. I still share an active interest in this part of his life. I am proud of you Dad. Thank You.

Thank you also to my uncles who served with the Navy in the Pacific, with the Army Corps. of Engineers and with the Army Air Corps.
Thank you to all Veterans I have met and those I have not.
Thank you to my Mom and all of you who supported our soldiers here at home.
You all have my deep gratitude.

Freedom is not Free

Many Veterans of the Korean War call it "the Forgotten War". As Americans we need to
let our Korean Veterans know that we honor their commitment to and their sacrifices for freedom.
Learn more about the Korean War and help commemorate the 50th Anniversary of this important conflict.
To commemorate means to remember. Please visit The Commemorative Community Program. There you will find special
ways that you can participate in recognizing the efforts made by Korean Veterans. Remember them
by extending appreciation and honor to these Veterans who served in our country's name, to preserve freedom.

Korean Commemorative Celebration

The young dead soldiers. Who has not heard them?
They have a silence that speaks for them at night.
They say, "We were young. We have died. Remember us."
They say, "Our deaths are not ours, they are yours, they will
mean what you make them."
They say, "Whether our lives and our deaths were for peace and
new hope or for nothing, we cannot say. It is you who must say
this."
They say, "We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.
Remember us."

by: Archibald MacLeish

Respect and Appreciation

To all Vietnam Veterans, know that you have my respect, appreciation and honor. My way of showing
this is by teaching my students and sharing with many others this respect, appreciation and honor that I feel.

We Honor by Serving

Many veterans recieved significant injuries in combat and military related incidents. Some need assistance.
We can offer some of what we have in time, talent and financial giving.
They gave. So can we.

Another Kind of Sacrifice

To all Gold Star Mothers and their families I send heartfelt thoughts and wishes I especially give these
throughts and wishes to my friend, Irene.
Among the photographs in her living room is a picture of her youngest son, Ted. Nearby is a
framed rubbing from The Wall. Among the momentos lovingly kept in a special box are numerous citations
Ted received for brave actions which aided in saving the lives of others. Ted had gone to Vietnam as a young Marine.
He is greatly missed.

Man's Best Friend

Military war dogs are credited with saving the lives of many American Soldiers. Hundreds of these courageous
dogs gave their lives in combat. Learn more about these special animals and loyal friends. Consider signing the stamp petition.

A special thanks to Doc Gecko for his graphics.