My dad was in the Navy and served aboard a ship. He never spoke of the war. He was a good and hard working Master Carpenter. I wish I knew more of his service time but respect why he did not want to speak of it. I found it interesting that he chose the navy as he was from Ohio and never learned to swim. He met my mother and they moved to Maine but he never particularly enjoyed the water- mom always loved the water but got seasick while he never did.
Honor is associated with honesty, great respect, high regard, integrity, and dignity. Veterans are to represent all this and much more. My father, Frederick George Curtis, Sr., a soldier of the 2nd Armored Division, Hell on Wheels during WWII exemplifies these words not only as a soldier but as a person and most of all as a father. He brings so much to the table each day of his life, leading by example, to be an honorable and proud citizen of the United States of America, to give back to the community which helped raise you and yours, to expect in return what you give.
My grandfather served 20+ years in the United States Navy. He was stationed at one point at Brunswick Naval Air Station. His wife had passed in 2003 and he passed in 2007. He served his country in both Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict. He was a great father to his children and an awesome grandfather. He is an American that needs to not be forgotten. Thank you. God bless him and Gold bless our fallen heroes and God bless America.
My father was killed in May 1945 on the island of Okinawa and was awarded the Silver Star for his actions under fire. I was three years old when he died so I never got to know him except through other people and all the wonderful stories they told about him. I have always been proud of my father for having a love for his country that moved him to leave his young wife and new son to fight for our right to be free. May all of us who love this country be as willing today, to stand against tyranny at any cost, as my Dad was.
I am voting in honor of my father who was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He died in August 1963, a Carnegie Hero for saving two of my friends from drowning.
Firepower for Freedom
Master Sergeant (Retired) Frank R. Norwood grew up in Bucksport Maine and graduated from Bucksport High school in 1978. He joined the Maine Army National Guard on January 25th 1979 as a Construction Equipment Mechanic in the 262nd Engineer Battalion. He spent two years in the National Guard before joining the Regular Army on July 28th 1981. He was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina with Company C, 548th Engineer Battalion where he also worked as a Construction Equipment Mechanic.
Frank was a friend to us at the Dover-Foxcroft town office. He served our country in the Vietnam War. He recently passed away. We will miss him.
He was my hero in my life. He was a wonderful man and father. He is deceased and I miss him more than words can say.
Son of an Irish Immigrant, Francis W. Lyons, (Deceased: 02/2005), served the duration of the war during WWII as a Gunnersmate U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre. He attained the rank of Acting Chief Petty Officer and saw action during the Island Hopping Campaign, along with service in the North Atlantic on Mine Sweeper and L/C Ship. Thanks Dad. R.I.P. Your son, Gunnery Sergeant Matt Lyons, USMC Ret.
