Thank a Veteran for His or Her Service on Veterans Day

Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) November 11, 2012 at 02:34 pm

With active American Legion Posts in Loganville and Monroe, we have many veterans in our area. Thank you to all those members who put their lives on the line to protect us and our freedoms!
Although my grandparents and my father are no longer alive, I would like to express my appreciation for their service while they were. My grandfathers fought in WW I and WW II and my father in WW II. Although none were from America, they fought in the Allied Forces alongside Americans.

SUNKEN SUB November 11, 2012 at 04:10 pm

Remember our WOUNDED WARRIORS.
SFC MARK ALLEN lives here in Loganville. There may be others -- TOO. Send him and his family a card and a donation. If you cant find his address, the post office may help. If not contact me here with your e-mail and I will send his address. Serious inquires only, No response without your e-mail. You can delete your post later on, so you have little chance of misuse of your e-mail

Tammy Osier November 11, 2012 at 04:14 pm

Sharon, would it be possible for us to send our e-mail addresses to you and you can get it to Sunken Sub?
Ss- that might be a good way to get them.

Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) November 11, 2012 at 04:28 pm

Sure Tammy.

SUNKEN SUB November 11, 2012 at 04:33 pm

@Tammy
Thank you for your interest. Maybe this will help. I will send Sharon SFC Allen's address. If you then contact her she can pass it on. You may choose to contact me at WILLIAMECHAPMAN@MSN.COM -- Nothing you send will survive a return e-mail Thanks again Tammy. I would like to do this at least twice a year Veterans day (today) and Memorial day in May. Remember ANY GIFT, ANY TIME .................. My only satisfaction is in trying. SS 162

Tammy Osier November 12, 2012 at 12:09 am

How about our own Rey Martinez as well!! A true Patriot and servant of the people.

Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) November 13, 2012 at 03:17 am

Yes, thank you to Rey Martinez for his service in the field and at home as well. And I second the special thanks to SPC Mark Allen for his service and the sacrifices of he and his family.

David Binder November 13, 2012 at 12:46 pm

Yes, kudos to my friend Rey ! In my eyes he's a true hero. Serving our Country, business leader, civic leader, & a great Dad. I'm praying for your safe return.

SUNKEN SUB November 16, 2012 at 05:30 pm

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UPDATE NOV 16 E-mails received by me to date ---- ZERO. Hope you had better luck. SS 162

Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) November 16, 2012 at 05:35 pm

Sunken Sub, I did forward your information to Tammy.

Tammy Osier November 16, 2012 at 11:47 pm

Sharon, I've been out of town a lot. My Dad isn't doing well. Forgot to let you know that I did get that. Now that the holiday is here, I can sit down a look at a few things. I have some letters from kids to soldiers that might be enjoyed and would like to write something personal. I used to collect things for a few years when we had Loganfest, to send to troops. I had local businesses donate a ton of stuff. I wish I had time for all that again. Hopefully, this week. My saddest moment though, was just after I had sent about 6 dozen cookies and other things to one of my pen pals in Afghanistan, I sat down to the computer to find out that he died in battle. I kept up with his family for a long time, but that was a very sad, sad experience.

Sandy November 17, 2012 at 01:38 am

Tammy, bless you for your spirit, your dedication and generosity. We need more like you. Thoughts and prayers for your father.
Never change.

SUNKEN SUB November 17, 2012 at 01:52 am

Tks,
SS 162

Tammy Osier November 17, 2012 at 01:14 pm

Thanks Sandy. Yes, I find that the older I get, the busier I get. Actually, the more I put on my plate to do - lol. I wish I had the time to do everything I'd like to do. For 4 years, I worked full time and went to school at night, and then afterwards when the loans came due, for the next 4 years, I spent my time working two jobs. Now, I'm thinking about going back to school since the first degree didn't profit much (what I want to do requires a masters degree). One of my jobs was as a drill instructor for a juvenile boot camp, thus, my continued love for the military. Maybe I can find out more about our local families and see if there's a way to "adopt" them in some way. I worked with THE great Kat Orr (Operation Love From Home) for some of those years (helping soldiers). She is at a different season on her life as well. It would be nice to be able to get enough people involved for SS. I think he has a wonderful idea.

Sharon Swanepoel (Editor) November 21, 2012 at 04:00 pm

Second from left in the featured photo is Elmer Swartzmeyer. I first met Mr. Schwartzmeyer when he was helping a veteran in need from Walnut Grove. Since then I run into him often, always helping others, including our four-footed friends. Thank you Sir, for your service both while serving in the military and since then in the community!

SUNKEN SUB November 21, 2012 at 08:01 pm

Tks again Tammy.
SS 162

Tammy Osier November 21, 2012 at 08:10 pm

Ss I'll be in touch soon enough. I have my hands in so many pots right now. You have a great holiday and we'll see what we can cme up with. ;)

SUNKEN SUB November 21, 2012 at 09:12 pm

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"my handS in so many potS right now" Thank goodness for PLURALS. ;) Happy Holidays !

Tammy Osier November 22, 2012 at 01:05 am

Hey I was cleaning out a closet, cooking and writing this at the same time - lol No time for editing when that closet was screaming "clean me!" it's probably been a year...lol

SUNKEN SUB November 22, 2012 at 01:26 am

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I had a different "SLANT" on hands on POT ;)

Tammy Osier November 22, 2012 at 01:28 am

it's supposed to be a southern thang...

SUNKEN SUB November 22, 2012 at 01:50 am

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Does hubby know about US ? Mamma does and I am in for IT.