Good evening y'all

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Good evening y'all
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Tue, 11-11-2008 - 7:07pm

I bought a brick today to commerate my DH's service to our country.  There is a new Veteran's Memorial Park being built in our town.  A brick with a name and two other lines will be embossed, and placed in the walkways and terraces.  My DH served in the Army, in Germany, after WWII, guarding the Fulda Gap (Sp?).  This was the 'Cold War' period, when we were watching the 'Russian Front'.  The park was planned earlier this year, and brick sales began in July.  I had asked him if he wanted me to buy one, but he never answered me.  Tomorrow is the deadline for the sale of the bricks.  He has never been that interested in telling about his time in the Army, but he read a Tom Clancy book, which explained the importance of the Fulda Gap.  After that time, he realized what an important part his Unit played in the 'Cold War'.  He is a tank mechanic (as a matter of fact, I have the letter they wrote to his Mother stating that he made the best grade...ever...in the Army mechanic's school) .  I guess that meant that he made a perfect score on all of the tests.


I've been quiet for a few days; we're trying to walk and exercise so that his left side gets stronger.  It takes up so much time each day that there isn't much time left for pleasure.


I know that some of you will meet me at the sink for libation, and there are all kinds of soft drinks and ice cream.  I'll see you there.

lottie77~~~

lottie77~~~

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Tue, 11-11-2008 - 11:26pm

Lottie


What a nice gift for your DH.

Always, Lou
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Wed, 11-12-2008 - 11:18am

What a good idea...to honor veterans in this way, Lottie!

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Wed, 11-12-2008 - 12:25pm

Buying a brick is such a nice gesture and such an honor in name of your DH.

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Wed, 11-12-2008 - 4:27pm

Oh!

lottie77~~~