Mother had a dozen boys in her Sunday School class. She was the kind of teacher who not only made lessons fun and interesting but took a personal interest that extended beyond the church hour. For example there were backyard picnics to which they were invited. After games and eats they would gather around the piano and sing hymns. The group sounded pretty good and sometimes went on tour singing for the home-bound elderly of the church.
When the country went to war almost all of her boys were either drafted or enlisted in military service and went overseas. Some did not return.
As Memorial Day approaches, I remember Mother and her soldier and sailor boys and also think of the innocent Jewish families that perished before the boys got the job done.
you remind me of your mother and that is a compliment. MK
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ReplyDeleteWWII--I salute my Father who brought back pictures of the camps the boys liberated. It was very sad for him and changed him forever. Thanks to all our men and women who serve. R & H
Was this before our mother was married that she had this Boys Sunday School class? My mind is foggy on this detail. D
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ReplyDeleteWalt's dad (who died 3 years ago on Father's Day) fought in the Battle of the Bulge and liberated some concentration camps. Thank God that he did come back, but we remember those who haven't come back in the wars past and present. Grandma was always very patriotic.
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Linda
Dear R and L - Your father and father-in-law were indeed part of the greatest generation. I am grateful for their service and appreciate your writing about them.
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