May 27th “More Family to remember on Memorial Day”

Here is a very old PHOTO  of my husband, Lee’s,  brother Al E. Aldrich.   “Al”  served in  “AFRICA”   when they were running around in those  “tanks”   and from what I heard, the family were   surprised that he, “AL”  was able to live through all  of the mess  of fighting, as it was being done,  as”WAR” was “HELL”  not many were able to live and,  or even survive, all of  that misery that was going on back then.

Al and his wife Thelma lived in Birmingham, Alabama for many years and operated  one of the “Dobbs House Snack Bar” a very busy restaurant and  were instrumental in bringing a “Dobbs Snack Bar” to Fort Lauderdale, Florida – when my husband, Lee was ready to retire, but wanted something to do and that we both could work at – and work together.

Blessings to,  and for Al and Thelma as we remember them  forever.       D.V.

May 26th “Remembering Tom McClarren on this Memorial Day”

          “Do You Fear Falling?”

This is Thomas F. McClarren –  82nd Airborne Division – U.S. Army – the last of the McClarren Family  that I have pictures of that  did  join and serve  and  were “LUCKY” to return home! To be a  “Paratrooper”  I’ll just bet,  that the question you are most asked,  would be,  “How can you jump out of,  a perfectly  fine flying airplane, are you not afraid of falling and getting hurt?” 

Tom is the one in our  “FAMILY”   that would be asking someone downstairs something,  and before you could turn to answer, there he was,  at the foot of the stairs? Never could figure what there was about  “TOM”   that caused him to fall out windows and down stairs,   and never did get  hurt,  doing so?   I’m guessing the “GOOD LORD” was saving  “TOM” for the extra big jumps,  of his  “LIFE”  –  out of   our  “Uncle SAM’s” extra special  Military “AIR-PLANES”  and every day if necessary!

This “Memorial” weekend and all this coming week –  let me send this Salute   – to all our “ARMED FORCES” – a prayer  to Almighty Yahweh – to bless and protect our young men and women  – until they can return home to their  “LOVED” ones –   as we all want  to and  –  forever ,  “Send Love  to all our Loved ones,  who are making great sacrifices, for the “FREEDOM for All AMERICANS” in and out of the Armed Services!”   D,V.

May 26th “Remembering Denny McClarren on this Memorial Day”

             Young Man in U.S. Army!

This is Denny  H. McClarren Jr.,with the best shade of  “red hair” and lots of  “freckles!”  This is the same  good-looking  guy, my younger brother, DENNY  that   you may have seen  right here  and with me, sharing  in that  extra special  PHOTO,  that  award winning,  “Million Dollar Smile” –  and now,  for today’s  PHOTO  – this is  “DENNY’s” more sincere and down to business look!

Let’s remember all of our “FAMILY MEMBERS” who have served  our Country – America – and never ever  forget  all of the great sacrifices,  that  they have made,  just for all of us who could not serve,  if only each of us  now does his part  just  maybe  “America”  will always remain “Tops” in the hearts of us,  all!

My brother, Denny was at the “Red Stone Arsenal”  in the 1950’s.  “Almighty Yahweh”  thank you for your blessing on all of us,   in  “America”  and keep all of our “Service Men and Women”  safe   in YOUR ARMS,  where ever,  they   with “PRIDE”  and “HONOR” may serve!”     D.V.

May 26th “Celebrate MEMORIAL Day by Remembering”

         “Remember All Those in Uniform”

This may have been taken in the mid 1950’s.  Rossario Greco, the MP on the right  – gave me this photo  – some time after I had met him. I do wish that I had asked more questions and would have written more info. on the back of photos, so that,  a hundred years   later,  someone would know who is who and what and where,  some good info. to talk about, or so  that, I would have  an idea  of something to pass on?

My wish is that we remember those that serve in all of  the “Armed Forces”  – so  that  they are never   ever forgotten,  and all that they did and have done  over these many  years, to protect AMERICA   will  always  be remembered with much gratitude and  thankfulness,   for   the “AMERICAN FREEDOM”  that  so many have paid for with their lives – giving the ultimate gift  for all  “AMERICANS” to enjoy with their family in this special  week to celebrate with LOVE – one for another!

WE should all be thinking and planning  on doing  some especially good things  – that we  then can do, for all the men and women that have served – to make up for their sacrifices  over the years,  and be ready  when they return home and  are in need of our help! Let us and our Government give  to them,  all the HELP that they are in need of, immediately!  D.V.