Today we remember our fallen soldiers, sailors, Airmen and Marines. For me today is especially poignant.
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| From Memorial Day 2009 |
Herb Stark USMC 1961-1965.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day
Gerald Howard Stark 1951-2008
Today we remember our fallen soldiers, sailors, Airmen and Marines. For me today is especially poignant.
This past July 4th my younger brother Gerald died. Gerald was a Vietnam Veteran with a service connected disability. He was part of a fire team that battled a blaze in the hold of his ship. They fought the fire for over 8 hours, several hours after the air masks were rendered ineffective. He suffered for the past several years with COPD, unable to walk across a room without being winded. He was very active in the VFW and never wavered in his love of God, family and country. Everyday and today especially, I salute Gerald and all the other Veterans who have died serving their country.
Herb Stark USMC 1961-1965.
Today we remember our fallen soldiers, sailors, Airmen and Marines. For me today is especially poignant.
Herb Stark USMC 1961-1965.
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I thank you, Gerald, and the rest for your love of God and Country, Joe
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