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Lost my dearest step-dad last week. Funeral was on Saturday. He was buried Sunday. Please pray for our family. Please be kind. Been very hard and emotional. Patriot Guard, bag piper, and Air Force Honor Guard were present. They m

On Saturday, visitors to the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg were treated to a re-enactment of some of the weapons, tactics and strategies used to win War World II. “Give me an army of West Point graduates and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win the war.” General George S. Patton quotes (American General in World War I and II, 1885-1945)

Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. .................................................................. .................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should...

Out of the Blue: Finding Buddy Fern Lord holds a photograph of her brother, Buddy, who was lost in a B-24 crash in World War II. When told that remains found in New Guinea are likely those of her long-lost brother, Lord said, “I know it sounds strange, but after what we’ve been through, that would be a happy ending.We want to give him a proper burial before it’s time for ours.” JOHN H. SHEALLY II/THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT By JOANNE KIMBERLIN, The Virginian-Pilot © June 24, 2004 SUFFOLK — Fern Lord is 81. She was 21 when her brother Buddy disappeared....