jmig
April 11th, 2010, 05:35
Yesterday (Saturday April 10th, 2010) I had the distinct honor and privilege to travel with over a hundred WWII Veterans to Washington D.C. to tour the various war monuments. I was a "Guardian" or escort for one of these men and women.
This gentleman went in the Army in 1940 as a mule skinner. He was an anti aircraft gunner in the Solomon Islands. Upon returning to the US, he was shifted to the Infantry and sent to Europe, where he was in the Battle of Bulge.
I have attached a few photos of our trip.
One is my Vet and me at the airport before leaving. He is a young 87.
The four men are laying a wreath before the tomb of the Unknown Solider. The Honor Guard Sargent in charge is from Louisiana and he spoke with us.
The picture of the Gentlemen at the Marine Monument is for Mud Marine, Scratch and all of our Marines. This Hero was at Iwo Jima. If you look closely at his chest you will see he is wearing some medals. Among those medals are the, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.
This gentleman went in the Army in 1940 as a mule skinner. He was an anti aircraft gunner in the Solomon Islands. Upon returning to the US, he was shifted to the Infantry and sent to Europe, where he was in the Battle of Bulge.
I have attached a few photos of our trip.
One is my Vet and me at the airport before leaving. He is a young 87.
The four men are laying a wreath before the tomb of the Unknown Solider. The Honor Guard Sargent in charge is from Louisiana and he spoke with us.
The picture of the Gentlemen at the Marine Monument is for Mud Marine, Scratch and all of our Marines. This Hero was at Iwo Jima. If you look closely at his chest you will see he is wearing some medals. Among those medals are the, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.