There couldn't be a more dedicated, patriotic, loyal U. S. Navy veteran than my husband. From the ten years he spent during Lebanon 1958, Cuban crisis, and Vietnam an injury during his service affected him the rest of his life to date. He still has a fierce love of our Constitution and would still defend it with his life.
My husband served 22 years for his country he served in Vietnam and several other overseas deployments. This is in his honor from his loving wife.
Jim served in the China, Burma, India theater throughout most of the war. He returned home with severe bouts of maleria but eventually recovered. I remember him as a hero of my childhood and a great friend.
Although the last time I met her, I was about 5 or 6 years old, I will never forget her. She always remembered her nieces on their birthdays and holidays. The most special gift she sent was a gold cap pistol and spurs from Texas.
My tribute is to my husband "Buster" a nickname given him by his grandfather. He is now deceased he served his country for 4 years with the Army serving time State side, Japan and Korea.
Dad was a Staff Sergeant in the army motor pool as a mechanic. Dad was proud to have been of service to his country. From all his daughters Joanne Badger, Marilee Shaw and June Fritts.
Served in the United States Army during WWII in Company C 19th Infantry and was present during the December 7, 1942 attack on Pearl Harbor. He also was engaged in active duty in New Guina, Southern Phiilipines, and other locations in the Central Pacific. Served 39 months of combat with no break. I wish he would of recieved as much honorble recognition as he deserves.
I am voting in honor of my husband who served in the Army 1981-85.
Thank you for all that you did.
A young man I only knew a few years but his friendship and memories as young men growing up on a farm live deep in my heart, 45 years later. His family were my mentors.
