Friday, November 9, 2012

Honoring our American veterans

Because of the busy schedule I have had this week, with my return to ABC Adult School for two classes five days a week and an appointment to get a haircut, I haven't given any thought as to what to write for my weekly blog entry.  But this morning, as I ducked into a nearby restaurant during an extended break in classes, I saw ESPN list its employees who had served in the United States military prior to working there.  So that was the spark: Why not make up a similar list of Idealia residents who did the same?

On this Veterans Day weekend, here's a "salute" to all 28 residents who served in the U.S. military during their previous lives.  Thank you for all you've done, and you have deserved your eternal peace.

And I would be remiss in not mentioning my own father, who served in the Marines during the Vietnam War.

Kyle Baldridge - Air Force
Ralph Barefoot - Marines
Blackman Bibb, Jr. - Army
Bunkley Blanks - Air Force
James Boatwright - Coast Guard
Michael Bobo - Marines
Smelley Ray Bobo - Navy
Mary-Taylor Boozer - Army
Adam Bowling - Army
Dwayne Brayboy - Marines
Cody Joe Brookshire - Navy
Danny Bull - Coast Guard
Tyler Butt - Marines
Paul Buzzard - Air Force
Jeremiah Crabtree - Army
Aaron Dingleberry - Marines
Dennis LaBarbour - Army
Laura Laughinghouse - Air Force
Bizzell Littlebridge - Navy
Tommy McBunch - Air Force
LeBuddy McClammy - Army
David McRunnel - Army
Nathaniel Pancake - Navy
Jason Peacock - Army
Patrick Rabbitt - Air Force
David Rapp - Air Force
Rhubarb Spikes - Army
O'Neale Timberlake - Marines

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