Posts Tagged ‘World War II’
Memorial Day 2026: The Bravest Boehme
Today is Memorial Day in America’s 250th year as a nation. Over one million men and women have given their lives defending the USA in thirteen major wars. Another four million died due to complications after battle.
My Uncle Dick (Boehme) gave his life for our country in flight combat–just seven months before WWII ended.
I can’t wait to meet him in heaven.
Six months ago, my brother gave me Dick’s silver star, some pictures, and his “Flight Record” book which he’d kept for many years. I created a special memorial shelf for them in my library. The meticulous “Flight Record” is the centerpiece, and contains his last entry–two days before his death.
I reprint Uncle Dick’s story each Memorial Day to honor his sacrifice.
He was the bravest Boehme.
Memorial Day 2025: The Bravest Boehme
Today is Memorial Day in the USA. Over one million men and women have laid down their lives defending America in twelve major wars. Another four million died due to complications after battle.
This afternoon I will accompany my wife and mother to our local cemetery and place flowers on the headstones of loved ones. Freedom is not free–it’s very costly.
It was exactly 80 years and three months ago that my Uncle Dick gave his life for our country in flight combat–just seven months before WWII ended. I can’t wait to meet him in heaven.
I reprint his story each Memorial Day to honor his sacrifice.
He was the bravest Boehme.
We Need Nimitz Faith This Fourth of July
President Biden’s debate disaster (exposing his deteriorating mental state) and some recent Supreme Court decisions have created a “gust” of possible renewal in the American nation. They are answers to prayer, and I will thoroughly discuss their impact in coming articles.
But this week we celebrate the “Glorious Cause” of the birth of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. As during colonial times, we face some formidable obstacles to the renewal/transformation of our declining civilization.
I believe we needs some sparks of courage and hope this Independence Day as we celebrate America.
We need Nimitz faith this Fourth of July.
Here’s what I mean.