Happy Memorial Day

Today of all days lets all take a second and say a prayer for those who have served and continue to serve to protect our freedoms. Let us also remember the families and friends of those that are serving as they are making sacrifices too. We'd like to send special thoughts and prayers to our friend Staff Sgt. Sam Brandt (gosh I hope that's the correct title) as he makes the trip of a lifetime today and travels to Iraq. May God keep you safe, Sam, as you serve our country. Jeniffer (Sam's wife), we'll also be saying prayers for you as well.
Thank you also to my Poppie who served in the Army just before the Korean War. And Lisa Tribbet, if you're reading this, who also served in the Army. And I'll just apologize now for any family and friends that I am forgetting...

Looking sharp, Sam!
Jake and Sam at Halloween
Lucky (Gene) Newell - Korea, February 1947. 18 years old. The back of the photo reads "The day that I went on the 15 mile hike". He may be my Poppie, but DANG if he's not good looking!! I once called him a hunk, and I'd do it again.
Poppie and I at Easter
Poppie and Ashley back in March celebrating his 80th birthday