Veterans Day
Posted By Russ Emerson on November 11, 2005 at 11:00 am
I never met my grandfather.
He served as an artilleryman in France in the First World War. He brought mementos home with him — some french coins, his rifle sharpshooter badge, a set of Captain’s bars, his gas mask, his helmet, and others. Most of these items hang on the wall in my home, reminders of a man I never knew.
He served, came home, married, had three kids, died young, and was buried among fellow soldiers on the Presidio of San Francisco.
He never knew that decades later there would be another SGT Russell Emerson.
Thanks, granddad. I wish I could have known you.
Veterans Day, 2005
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A heartfelt thanks to both Russell Emersons for their sacrifice and service.
Yes. Thank you.
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Amen.
You have a heritage to be proud of. We must never forget those members of our family who bravely defended our freedom.
Wow. That is stunning.
Be brave, soldier.