Veteren's Day

Our school makes a pretty big production of veteren's day and I say "Right On!" Teachers, staff and students were asked to share pictures of family members that served in the military and I was so proud to find so many in my family that have served our country. The sacrifice is great...I don't know that I could do it. We have so much to be thankful for in our country (even with the crazies and the ugliness) and I know we wouldn't be where we are now without the selflessness of those who have served in the military. Of course, I don't want to overlook the sacrifice that was made at home...women like my grandmother who took care of themselves and their children while their husbands were away. They gave too! While I didn't have pictures from everyone who served, we were able to share these with our friends at school. Yes, I cried like a baby when they played the video (the sappy songs didn't help). I am so proud of my great-grandfathers, grandfathers and father who have served (uncles too). Thank you for loving us enough to fight for us!

Rick Chapman (my dad): U.S. Air Force

Harry Frank Robbins (my great-grandfather): U.S. Navy

And this is the one that brought on the crying (I miss them both)

Ralph Robbins (my grandfather), Ruth Robbins (my grandmother) and

their two oldest Mary and Linda:

U.S. Navy, U.S.S. New Jersey WWII Pacific

And not pictured, but not forgotten:

Vernon Leslie Ashlock (my namesake): WWI Europe

Charles R. Chapman (my grandfather): U.S. Naval Reserve