Hi dutchess. This is a special report on the latest freeper contribution:
$200 from Washington, with the comment:
This contribution is in honor of my father, Arnold W. Flath, Jr.
Through his actions and deeds, he taught me.
Through his love for my Mother, her Mother and Father, he taught me Respect;
Through his love for this country, he taught me to be a citizen.
God bless you, Dad
As an aside, when we inquired if this freeper wanted her Dad's name posted on the thread, came this reply:
Yes. The most important thing he taught me was to "Stand up...and not be afraid."
God bless you Arnold W. Flath, Jr. and happy Father's Day, wherever you are. You should be very proud.
How do we participate in the pledge amount if we're paying by check? And when must the check be in? Thanks for ALL you've done, JIM AND JOHN ROBINSON!!! God Bless You! Go Freepers!!
Thank you Evergreen State FREEPER!!!!
Thank you Arnold W. Flath, Jr. !!!!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Thanks for that tribute. Beautiful!
Does anyone know how the contest for the Funds of the Unknowns is going? Thanks Willa, Joe, everyone in accounting.
What a wonderful tribute to an obviously loved and revered father. Mine turns 80 in August and a neurological exam just confirmed a series of "mini strokes" and early dimentia. He's a WWII Marine, was part of the red wave attack on Saipan in which most of his unit was lost. He and many were rescued by "locals" and were not able to get help until the beach was secured. He spent over a year in a military hospital but made an almost full recovery (although he has had 10 hip replacements in the past 25 years due to the injuries) He couldn't bring himself to talk about it when we were growing up. Actually it was my husband who was able to draw out much of his experience. Since Sept. 11th and his "failing memory" he spends much more time there. We were with him on Memorial Day and he (and many his age) participated in a moving tribute to all our vets. Thanks for the ping. Think I'm going to sign off and call him for a third time today... (as I wipe the tears from my eyes...)
