Hi Evie!
Good morning, and I wish you all a safe and relaxing Memorial Day holiday. In the USA, this is a federal holiday to remember our fallen. It is Monday, 28 May 2023.
My family has a little military history, and I can point to relatives that served during Vietnam and in Korea… WWII was an exception, surprisingly, as my grandfather, Seg, was a farmer, and farmers were needed at home to grow food. His brother, Donnie, did serve in Korea. My grandfather enlisted twice to fight in WWI – the first time around he was denied due to a loss of hearing in one ear, but the second time around he was accepted, just as WWI came to a close. I can go back to the War of 1812 and the Revolutionary War, and I have traced back to the French and Indian War as far as North American roots. Even had the British torched the residence of another ancestor of mine, Benjamin Harrison V.
I want to mention one guy, and I’ve probably brought him up before. During the Civil War, a 43-year-old ancestor of mine died in the service of the Union. George Yenne was from Indiana, and had a farm with nine kids. He volunteered. He gave his life. He’s buried in Murfreesboro, TN. He’s my third great-grandfather.
I am thankful for those that came before me. I volunteered to serve myself but was unable to as I had cancer when I was 19. Both my brothers volunteered. I am thankful for all that stepped up.
This last weekend, I went to a birthday party for friends and saw a number of folks from my hometown that I had not seen in a very long time. We all collectively agreed not to let such a long period pass before doing that again. Thanks for the invitation, Robbie. You always brought out the best and most authentic version of me, and for that, I am eternally grateful.
Oh, passed my certification exam – Schrodinger’s Certification Exam survived.
I’ve got a brisket and a whole pork loin on the smoker. I look forward to finally getting a chance to use a deli-style meat slicer I picked up last year. I probably ought to head out and check the heat on my pit.
Hey, thanks for reading this. Every time I get a little comment or feedback from friends like you, it is a gift… don’t worry, I have a good spam filter on this, so I won’t be reaching out to you about the extended warranty on your vehicle.
I hope the world is treating you better than you deserve.
Peace y’all.
