Memorial Day

I am so grateful for all of the armed men and women who have given their lives for this country.

Both of my grandfathers, who I mention below, were WWII vets. Unfortunately I do not know a whole lot about their time in the service. Neither of them talked about it.

Joseph W. Kielbasa
1926-2005
He was stationed in the Philippines and would have had to invade Japan if the bombs weren't dropped. I think my grandmother mentioned once that he never ate rice again after getting back.


Francis X. Smith
1926-2007
He was an ex-POW. In fact, he was captured twice and escaped once.

May they and all those who gave their lives to defend freedom rest in peace.