FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Stephen Holden Doane ~ September 17, 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my goodness...he’s arrived! He’s probably really tired of the cold rain, especially when your rain is probably much warmer.

Good timing for you....I’ve done the phone play-by-play thing before. Does a push mean he gets nothing even tho they won?

[luvie]

Thanks for another wonderful narrative about one of our true
American heroes! God rest his soul!

Gotta love ‘em all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...you are looking particularly charming this evening.

More mugging today? All your girls keeping you busy?

Zeus, the DDDD, still doing a good job with Maddie?

[BIGLOOK]

A push means nobody wins except the bookie.My brother isn't Giants fan but he thought a straight 7 pt spread was a good bet.

That's not Lonesome nor is it a plover, A flock of sandpipers were out on the rocks this morning gobbling up everything the could find....they didn't even fly away as I approached. Guess they don't like the food they get on flights either.

[ConorMacNessa]

PEACE THROUGH SUPERIOR FIREPOWER!!!





Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[SandRat]

Ebenin’ Kathy,...((HUGS))...Thank you.

None yet.

The girls keep me busy and entertained.

The DDDD js still doing a good job

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...my Dad brought me his military folder this afternoon. WOW! I’m really enjoying reading some of his writings. I have found what I think is discharge paperwork, but on cursory inspection do not see a form that says DD-214. Gonna google it and see what it looks like.

I need to get busy typing what he’s written and getting it saved.

[luvie]

Yeah!! :)

[ConorMacNessa]

Kathy - they didn't have DD-214 in WWII. I'm looking at my uncle's separation form - it was a WD AGO Form - can't quite make out the number - think it's 55.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[luvie]

Er...stolen for FB, too. :) Thanks!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Now THAT’S my kind of diplomacy!!

Someone was very clever with the COEXIST....love it!

Did you have a good day? How is your balance....doing well?

BBQ? Wine?

[BIGLOOK]

Just becareful who you show this to.......it has your Dad's SS# on it.

[ConorMacNessa]

Had a good day, thanks. Balance is still tenuous. Had a couple of burgers from the grill - my niece's birthday. And yes, wine! ;)



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey.....I have that one!!

WD AGO FORM 53 - 55 Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge

And it has his thumb print on it!

Organization: Hq China Combat Command

Thanks, Hawaii for the pic of the DD-214

[ConorMacNessa]

That's the one! It should list his medals on it - line 33.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[BIGLOOK]

Didn’t know that there was no DD 214 issued for WWII vets; my father a WWII vet, went in in 1939 and stayed until 1960 so he got a DD 214. Thanks for the heads up, Doc.

[ConorMacNessa]

Kathy - if you have any questions about your Dad's records, feel free to direct them to me. I have records of several of my uncles who served in WWII - I'm developing some degree of expertise in extracting information from them. FReep mail, email or phone me. I'd be glad to help if I can.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

You're welcome, Brother! I didn't know it myself until several weeks ago when I got my father's records from NPRC. The state of records from that era is not good - the WWII records were the worst hit in the 1973 fire. Very bad - both of my Gavin uncles' records were lost - got basically nothing for my Uncle Jerry - a very limited sampling of my Uncle Joe's records.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


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Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!

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All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[luvie]

Well that’s just the BEST way to carry on! :)

When do we see pictures? :D