Some New News About Old Stuff.
1. HONOR FLIGHTS-- There have been lots of stories of late about honor flights to the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. This is a great thing being done to these heroes, and, at no cost to themselves.
2. 98-- I received a letter asking for a donation to the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC, this May 25th. I could also donate $98 in honor of the 98 World War II Medal of Honor recipients still living.
3. WW II MEMORIAL-- The Middleton (NY) Times Herald-Record reports that a new World War II Memorial was erected and will be unveiled after the Memorial Day parade. All WW II veterans can have their names inscribed on it.
4. WW II MEDALS-- Was it a case of prejudice? Livie Gault, Jr, was 19 in 1943 when he was drafted. He joined the Navy and was a steward third class on the USS Lubbock where he had to serve the white sailors with whom he was not allowed to eat because the military was still segregated.
When the ship was under Japanese attack, he manned an anti-aircraft gun and was honorably discharged in 1946.
His son wondered where hi medals were, and worked with official and the VA. This past week, he received the World War II Victory Medal, , the Asia-Pacific Campaign Medal, , Combat Action ribbon, and Philippines Liberation ribbon.
It's About Time!! --Cooter
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