RIP Grumpy Grandpa Jack Thank you for your service to America
Posted on 10/24/2004 10:29:19 AM PDT by M0sby
What a wonderful tribute. Prayers for your family.
What a beautiful tribute! I thank God for your father-in-law, a hero to our country and for all who love him.
A wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing Jack with us.
Thanks so much for sharing your Father-in-Law's story with us.
Prayers for all.
An old soldier has rejoined the members of his unit that have gone before him. Know that when 1SG St. Peter calls his name at company roll call in that muster formation above he'll bark out again a resounding and youthful "Here!"
Daughter of a deceased WWII Vet bump.
I'm sorry he's gone from you. I love the Grumpy Grampa name.
God bless you all in your loss. May he rest in a hero's peace.
God Bless our heroes...
My condolences to you and your families, and a sincere thank you for sharing the story of your father.
Thanks for the ping, Tonk.
May Jack rest in God's peace. A grateful America thanks Jack for his service to our country -- as a soldier, as a father, and as another unsung hero: a father who cares (on many levels) for his wife and family.
Prayers and condolences to M1911A1, MOsby, and your family and friends for your loss.
That was a beautiful tribute to a man who sounds outstanding. Condolences to the family and give your husband a hug!
Great tribute ~ Bump!
RIP Grumpy Grandpa Jack RIP Freesofar's FatherHow blessed you are to have "grumpy grandpa". May the Holy Spirit send you hugs and comfort as God takes Jack in His arms.
This summer, I had the singluar privilige to visit spend a month in Europe for the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. This included an extended tour of many of the battlefields of western Europe.
If I had to pick one aspect of this experience that stood out, it was the veterans themselves. We had a tour group of about 800 at its peak, 300 of which were WWII veterans. A more exceptional group of Americans I've never met.
As it turned out, we had two veterans of the 28th Division with us. Veterans of the Hurtgen and the Bulge (both of which we visited). Strangely enough, it was a 101st Airborne paratrooper who gave our group a brief talk in the town square at Noville, Belgium who mentioned the importance of a massive firefight that took place east of there in on December 17, 1944 by the 110th Infantry -- a regiment of the 28th Div.
The 110th had been hit hard by the initial German advance, as had the other two regiments of the 28th. They were pushed back through the center of the German advance, and near the town of Wiltz, I believe, turned and made what amounted to a last stand. Outnumbered and outgunned, the 110th Infantry fought almost to the last man. It was a 20th century Alamo. But they bought 12 precious hours with their blood. Time, without which, the 101st Airborne would have been hard-pressed to make it into Bastogne to set up a defensive perimiter.
But for a few obscure history texts, this crucial clash of arms has been ignored. One of our tour guides -- a military history professor from a school in Missouri -- is starting research on a book chronicling the sacrifices of the 28th. I will look for it with interest.
We had a substantial contingent from Easy Company/506th Parachute Infantry Regiment with us. A group from the now legendary Band of Brothers, thanks to HBO and Stephen Ambrose. Several more wanted to come, but, due to failing health, were unable to make the trip.
Coming home from Europe, it occured to me that, as these men pass on, I will not merely not the passing of historical figures, I'll be losing a friend.
As one whose interest in WWII has always been keen, I come away with a newfound appreciation for what these men endured, and the tremendous service they performed for their country, and the world in general. After visiting the Auschwitz death camp, later in June, I can say that any American who fired a shot in anger to destroy the Nazi nightmare deserves a special decoration made of solid gold.
And on the passing of you father-in-law, I can offer you the Scripture verse of II Timothy 4:7. . .
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.
Your father-in-law definitely kept the faith.
My tribute to your Father in Law as well.
Reading this brought up memories of my own Father and my Father in Law, both WWII Vets and both sadly gone from this earthly life.
Oh M0sby, what a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your father-in-law. What a wonderful man he was. I pray for your family, that they know his passing from this world, takes him into his Father's arms.
We all love you. Tell your hubby we're here for him.
God bless you!!!!!
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