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Steve s snakecharmer550@yahoo.com
I am just a humble ole southern veteran from the Deep South that fought in the Northern Aggression and am just about used up! Georgia is where I was born and it is where I live now, born in the swamps and raised by a good Christian Mom and Dad. He was a Baptist Preacher for over 50 years…see that is why I am so good- yes Saint Steve. LOL I really forgot how old I am but was told that I was born in 47, but I don’t remember that and it could be just a hear say…LOL
Always the Good,
Steve
I live In IL …I have three kids, 1 son and 2 girls. My son is 37, and girl 33 and the other is 29. I was in the Navy for 4 years. I like to fish, hunt, and camp and maybe chase the women when Judy’s not looking! LOL
Bill
ljohns@iw.net
Cat
My name is Catherine (Cat) Johns, 54 yrs. Old; married to Larry, a retired Air Force NCO and former Ranch Hand for two tours in Vietnam, and AO victim. We live in west central South Dakota, along the Missouri River Bluffs…in a cow pasture miles from anything. I am Mom to 15, Granny to 7, #8 coming. Love them all, but miss the noise of having everyone at home…very quiet with just Papa and myself. We’re like chickens, when it gets dark we mill around the kitchen for a few minutes, then go to bed. We get up extremely early, so it all works out! I do my best to keep informed of AO issues, and world news. Was a nurse in surgical units for over 30 years of and on, but am "home" now, although still keep up with new technology. I love quilting, baking, cooking, reading, crocheting, Rottweilers, kids, cows, gardening and am really into "self-sufficiency" and going back to the simple life..one of my main passions. Oh yes, my husband is number #1 on this list!!! I love having friends, and have maintained contact with many for almost 40 years. I love knowing about other folks, and hope to build some great relationships on this site.
Cat Johns (Mrs. Larry Johns)
Fort Pierre, SD
Aletta aletta-j-drummond@earthlink.net
Aletta Jeannette Drummond
age ‘young in Sprit’ Married to loving husband, Clarence W. Drummond who is
a Vietnam Vet 68-69. We live in central Missouri along the Missouri River. We
love outdoors, hunting, camping, fishing, and gardening. Clarence suffers from
PTSD, with hypertension, lupus, and other health problems. He is still a loving
and tender man (most of the time). He hates computers…lol. Clarence has two
children and 5 grandchildren. I have 2 children and one adult daughter is
mentally handicapped with Autism.
I live in St. Louis Mo. Have one son ten going on 30. I know…I know…Old enough to be Gramps, but just a Dad. The branch of the service I was in was U.S. Air FARCE (not misspelled) My Hobbies are Fishin,’ Fishin’ Fishin’..Raising Cain on the Internet, taking pictures of David (my son), re-learning guitar. (Any requests?)
The difference between the
almost right word & the right word is really a large matter—it’s the
difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. (Letter to George
Bainton, 10/15/1888 – Mark Twain. In other words….Thank GOD for spell check!
I need it. Joe
Betty honoraryvet@comcast.net
I live in Eugene, Oregon
and have two sons; older son retired Air Force, currently Civil Service at
Sheppard AFB, TX, F-16 instructor; younger son Fire Chief in Ketchikan, AK.
Three beautiful granddaughters; ages 19, 17 and 16. My son was USAF, Husband was
Army, Father was Navy WWII, Uncle Navy WWII/Korea, 2 nephews, 1 niece USMC. I
love computers, book, flowers, knitting/crocheting and vets and friends! I livd
20 years in Ketchikan, AK…I love Alaska! Had to return to Oregon due to
employment, and my mom who is 85. Betty
Danny Wildgun2@verizon.net
Me and my wife Lynn live in
the hills and stills of West Virginia. We have three children, and one that
passed away and 10 grandkids. I was Army, (at least that is what they say, I
never did say "I do" Hobbies include, computers and causing trouble
here and they. I have very little to say most of the time, but I’m very
opinionated on subjects such as immigration, Muslims, the war in Iraq and few
other things. Danny
I’m PJ Perry. I live in the beautiful foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, outside of Newport UN….just a hop and skip from the North Carolina border. We were both born in central Il, but when Norm got out of the Navy on medical discharge, we fulfilled our dream of living in the Sought. We live in a log house on 7 ¾ acres and love watching the deer, raccoons, wild turkeys, and yep, possums too, come into our yard unafraid. My husband is a veteran of the USMC and the USN; our three sons were also servicemen two in the Marine Corps and one in the Navy. Our daughter just stayed home and gave us 4 beautiful grandkids!! All totaled we have 12 grandkids, and 5gr-grandkids.
We struggled with the VA
for 15 years to get my husband’s 100% disability, and when it finally came
through, life got a teeny bit easier for us, financially. I then had a chance to
work for a County Service Officer, and I learned so much from him about
helping our veterans, and my course was set!! I became the Service Officer for
the DAV chapter (not legitimate because I’m not a veteran, which the bylaws
require), and was able to put my acquired knowledge to work for the good of our
veterans. I am now certified DAV Department Service Officer…have been doing it
for 12 years or so, and never tire of the fighting the VA for my vets! It’s an
ongoing earning process, and I’m eager to learn anything I can that will get
the veterans what they’ve earned by serving our country. I love our
family on VWF and have made many, many lifetime friends through our emails and
phone calls. I hope the experience of being part of this family brings you the
joy and knowledge that it has for me! PJ
Hi, I’m Pam. My retired Army hub and I live in Illinois. We have one super son, a fantastic DIL, and of course, two darling grand daughters. There are many things I like to do, read, sew, sew costumes for the grand daughters, pain, camp fish, sightsee, bake and have people over for dinner. Right now, I’m right in the middle of writing and illustrating several stories a friend send me for my grand children. I thought that would be a great gift for them and their (future) children. My DH likes to go on fishing trips. He and a friend usually go for three or four days every few months. It sure is a good de-stressor! He was in the service for thirty years. He has worked for the government forever it seems. He likes what he does and I’m happiest when he is happy. We’ve been married since January 1973 and we are still trying to get it right! LOL
Pam
Lin rainbowbells@sbcglobal.net
I live in Connecticut and
have sixteen children and thirty three grandchildren. (I have six boys and five
girls and David has three girls and two boys – I have nineteen grandchildren
and David has fourteen grandchildren) My Dad was in the Navy Seabees, WWII; my
husband was in the Marines, Vietnam (two tours, two Purple Hearts); my son Jim
is in the Army, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (been in
twenty-two years); my son Dan is in the Marines, Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom (been there thirteen years). I am not in the service,
but I have started the first Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America in
Connecticut (Connecticut Blue Star Mothers) and am the President, that VAVS for
CT and the National Blue to Gold Representative for our State. My hobbies
include music (play the piano, organ, flute, drums), birds (have parakeets, dove
and canary) I also Pastor two churches with my husband David – am also the
organist for both churches – have two international ministries – have a
clown ministry – and we have two weekly local TV programs. Lin
I live in Mississippi and
don’t have any children. I was in the US Navy and my hobbies are weather, ham
radio and computers and rc planes. I’m very much involved in Homeland Security
and Border Security. Just see my signature line and you have it all.
My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am.
Don
Rosemary piscesrose1@yahoo.com
This is Rosemary checking in.
I currently live in Virginia, born and raised in Phila Pa. I gave birth to 6 children, 4 Boys, 2 Girls; two sons deceased; 18 grandchildren. I am a Widow of a Marine Corps veteran. He died of cancer in 1997. I served my husband and country faithfully during his time…then went on to other people and things. My hobbies include Genealogical Research, my Computer..but since I fell 18 months ago, and do not get around much anymore, some reading, crosswords and MAHJONG and COLLAPSE 3. I would like people to know my Dad was a Vet and a Cop; my husband was a Vet and a Cop, and my last male friend was a VET and a COP. Does anyone see a pattern here? I am a Redskins and Eagles fan but do not kmow a thing about football; love Baseball and Basketball and don’t know too much about them either. In other words I am an "OLDIE but GOODIE", almost sick and shut in and trying to make the most of everyday in every way I can. My Motto for living; It could always be worse! Rosemary
KAT bakerrk@gurulink.com
I live in Ohio with my
husband Ron. We have one daughter and a great son-in-law. No grand
children . Ron was in the Air Force. My hobbies include reading and
watching good movies.
Marti aminnesotamom@yahoo.com
I live in Minnesota and am mother of 2. I have no military connections, except for my father and father-in-law. I enjoy Reading, supporting our military with mail and cookies, and killing any houseplant that has the misfortune to be brought into my house. I am married to Howard, we just had our 30th anniversary this past summer. My two children are the love of our lives. Our daughter moved out into her own apt. after getting out of college, and our son is in his first year of college. Empty nesting is a wonderful thing....lol. I am very active with Soldiers Angels. I work in a kindergarten classroom as an aide.
Merilee harte61@hotmail.com
I live in North Carolina.
I have two children and I'm the proud grandmother of two.
I wasn't in the service but my father was in the Air Force so I grew up as a military brat.
Being online and talking to my friends is my escape but my hobby and my biggest love is watching my grandchildren when my daughter is busy.
I do not post as often as I should because I've been working on an email campaign for those
American citizens who don't have health insurance.
Marlyn mjgraffe@hotmail.com
We live in Washington
We have 2 Children
Hubby was Army for 12 and a half years..
My hobbies and special interests are Crochet, Church, Sewing, Leatherwork
and Family.
Done Rambling for now, Carrie
debepperly@hotmail.com
My name is Debbie Epperly and I live in Kansas . Mom of 2 sons, 1 living. 3 grandchildren. 2 sons, one living, 3 grandchildren all from second son - 2 boys and a girl oldest is 4
I wasn't in the military, but Grandpa was Army (guard at Indiana Internment camp WWII), as was Uncle Wesley ( Drill Instructor, Ret), foster brother Larry John (airborn Viet Nam) & Husband (3 yrs at Ft Riley 77-80). Brother did 20 in the Navy and is a retired Chief, Son was killed while still in A-school at Great Lakes . Youngest son medically unfit for military duty.
I am Senior VP of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1158 and the district hospital chair.
I read everything I can get my hands on, having a complete collection of Heinlein, and Marion Zimmer Bradley with many other Sci-fi authors on hand, as well as historical fiction, and biographies, mysteries, fantasy, well, as I said everything! I cook, sew, crochet, collect music (but I stopped buying new stuff about 1978). I designed the house I'm living in, and my little brother built it. the fact that it is not yet finished is due to lack of funds for the rest of the building materials.
I am both an astrologer and a genealogist.
Not to mention onery enough to stir the pot just to get a good discussion going. Saying something outrageous just to get a rise is not at all out of character for me. blame that on my German grandmother, she loved a good argument and would take the opposing side whether she really believed anything she was saying or not.
I know more than I ever wanted abut ptsd, bi-polar and addiction thanks to my youngest son. But am extremely proud of him overcoming it and being a good dad to my three grandchildren.
We live on the end of a
dead end road where it is safe to spank the children without nosy neighbors
turning us in to the authorities because no one can see what goes on back here
without actually coming down the drive
My name is Dick Clarek Clare
I am married to my lovely wife Jane. On the 26th of October we will celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. We live in Fort Myers, Florida. We have 3 Children, 7 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren
I am an 80 year young army
veteran of World War 2. Jane and I are both very active in our community. Being
members of several organizations, we stay very busy attending meetings and other
functions. I have many interests and hobbies. I enjoy writing, and am
working on writing a book as time allows. Reading about military history,
working with my computer
and music are my passion. Big Band Jazz and Swing, are favorites
and I do enjoy playing the clarinet and sax, and also early radio and tv,
40's through60's.
Dick
My name is Matt
I am from
Michigan, and been with my wife Glenda for 20 years this month. Glenda
graduates with her BA next May. We have two boys; Nicholas, 18, a freshman at
Georgia State who has also enlisted in theNnavy Reserve to become a SeeBee and
Nathan, a High School Army JROTC cadet who is on the Drill Team, Rifle Tean and
the Color Guard. My hobbies are political discussion and being a boring, yet
stable family man! LOL! -Matt
I live in Ms.
with my retired sailor, husband Bob. I have 4 grown children,
2 daughters, 2 sons. Lots of grandkids and 3 greats
also. My sons both joined the army immediately following high
school graduation, Steve is a career soldier still active and ready to head
to Iraq for a second tour of duty. Lots of military service among my
5 brothers and I think just about every flavor was represented, lol....many
years ago ofcourse. My other son also served in the
army....and my younger daughter was in the Navy. I spend many hours every day doing what I can to help
support our military veterans, active duty and their families. I
belong to several groups and guess I can say this is my calling and
its what gives me much satisfaction.
Jo
Ms. Gulfcoast
is home, my wife is Jo, known as list mom to some. I have 3 grown
children and their families that all live in the north. I retired from the
Navy in 2004. having served 30 plus years. When I can find the time,
I like to make homebrew (beer and wine) and try out new recipes. I relax
by playing some hunting and fishing computer games and the old standby
solitaire.
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I am a
retired/disabled 100% S/C Vietnam Combat Marine Veteran,in as much I try
to stay as busy as the above named "title" can be.I am a
volunteer at my local VA Hospital,working in craft distribution to
hospitalized Veterans of all Wars.I am an avid gardener in my yard,my
specialty is loving most of my plants to death,lol!! But,I try my
best.Otherwise,I am a Dad to 3 wonderful children!!!(I lost my wife
and the Mother of my children on 10/21/81 to Agent Orange related
cancer.Referred lovingly to as Penny,she is interned at Riverside
National Cemetery)Denise 37 Y/O,,Mike Jr. 34 Y/O, and my last,but not
least,Melanie who is 31 Y/O.Between my 3 "fruitful" children,I am
blessed with 7 Grand-Children,Denise gave me David-16 Y/O and Klayton-8
Y/O.Mike Jr. Gave me Mike III-14 Y/O and Ashley 13 Y/O.Melanie gave me
Cheyanne-9 Y/O,Jacob 7 Y/O and Alison,5 Y/O.I am married to Joena,and we
will be celebrating our second wedding anniversary 11/05/06,and I
"lucked out" on remembering her birthday,we were born in the
same month AND the same day!The only difference is the year,I am 49,she
is 55.....as in 19..lol!!I enjoy being a participant in the annual
Veterans Wheelchair Games,this year we(Team Loma Linda,Ca.)went to
Anchorage,Alaska.I challenged myself in the 10 kilometer hand-cycle
race,all I can say is....I finished,whew!!! Every day is a blessing to
me,thanks be to my Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ,for without Him,I would
not be! I guess that's all folks!! Mike little
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I am Deb but
go by Deb B since
there are always so many Debbie's. LOL
Dennis and I have been married for 15 years and lived together for 6 years
before that. We raised his two kids who are both out on their own now. That
leaves the two of us and one spoiled cat. Dennis is 57 and I am 46 Dennis
is a Vietnam Vet (Marine).
He lost his voice box in 1996 due to vocal chord cancer. He is a 100%
P&T
disabled vet due to Agent Orange. He works in maintenance at a local company
and has been there 32 years. We have a landscaping business since 1989 that
I run full time. I also sell on ebay and have started selling for other
people. We enjoy just being together. We do have a great group of friends
that we have known for years and take turns getting together. We do almost
everything
together...racing, auctions, yard saling, car shows, out for a beer, working
around the house etc. I am the computer person. He goes on occasionally but
that is it. I print out stuff for him to read and so he does keep up on mail
and info. I also enjoy the computer, reading, gardening and my house plants.
Deb B.