Thank you for the link! Your poor dad. That generation’s sense of duty is so amazing. I don’t think too many feel that way now. Wow, Utah Beach and the Pacific. I can’t imagine what he went through. Bless him.

Your short story sounds really interesting! Good luck with it:)

Stacy, I realized after I posted my comment that I cut a lot out of my Veterans’ Day post. Here is the link http://wp.me/p1DL7P-1P

My father was in the Army Air Forces; he still feels guilty that he was never sent overseas. I think my uncle’s experiences weigh heavily on him.

My uncle was at Utah Beach, and asked to be transferred. The Navy sent him to the Pacific.theater. He seemed to be okay for a along while, but when the 50th anniversary celebrations were held, he seemed to crumble, and passed away soon afterwards.

I’m writing a short story about a British war bride coming to the States–I love WWII as well.

I will:) Querying is very scary, and I was lucky have a lot of people helping. Fortunately there are a lot of places out there to learn from, and you just have to keep working on it. And I’ve already learned a lot in the past couple of months:)

You’re welcome on the reminder. I would love a link to your post about your father and uncle. WWII is one of my favorite history topics.

Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks for the reminder about Pearl Harbor. I never forget, because my father and my uncle were in WWII; I wrote about them on Veteran’s Day, which I also never forget. The picture of the Arizona memorial brings home the sacrifices of that time so clearly.

Thank you. Slowly but surely, although had a knock today.

Very cool about your family history. I know there are few WWII vets left now.How interesting your dad remembers it that way. My dad can remember food rations (he still has them) and the air raid sirens going off.

Yes, Americans made a lot of sacrifices today’s generation can’t even fathom.

Thanks!

My grandfather, two great uncles and an uncle by marriage were all in WWII and, though most of them have passed on now, I’ve heard many stories. The very interesting thing is the way my dad and uncle remember it all. They moved 28 times by the time my dad graduated high school and my grandma used to always say he started crying as a small boy whenever she took down the curtains.

The sacrifices Americans made during the 30’s and 40’s are astonishing and inspiring. I thank every single member of the military that I meet. Freedom isn’t free.

Thank you! Have a great week:)

Thanks so much, Lena. Sometimes I wonder if I’m being too verbal about the query process, but this is one of the few places I can talk about it and know people will understand.

As for your grandfather, that’s very interesting. I can’t imagine what it was like to live in those times of turmoil. Thank you for sharing:)

Really? Wow. I feel just the opposite most days, especially looking around my house right now. Looks like a tornado hit it, lol. You’re welcome – glad I could motivate you.

Thanks:)