Exploring the Past to Improve the Future
By Eilene Lyon
Today I am just going to share photos of a few veterans from my family tree. I’ve written about the service of some; others remain to be done.
Feature image: Poppies from my garden this summer. (E. Lyon 2021)
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I thank them for their service!
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome.
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Impressive!
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There are more, for sure, but this is a good representation. Of course, I don’t have any photos of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 veterans!
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What an amazing collection! You should be so very proud of them all.
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Yes, indeed. And then there are the earlier services that produced no photos. I should put together a complete list someday, including dates of service. (Yeah, I need more to do!)
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Thank you to the Putterer and the rest for their service. Thanks for the post, Eilene.
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Glad you found it worthy of mention. Military life can be a challenge, even if it doesn’t include wartime duty.
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What a great way to honor our servicemen.
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Thank you.
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Beautiful collection. Thank you for honoring them and thanks to the Putterer for his service.
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😊
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Very nice group of relatives including hubby with his fresh face in the natty uniform. I like the touch of the red poppies at the beginning as well.
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Of course, every time I compile something like that, I say later, “Oh, I should have included…”
Thanks for taking the time to review my veterans.
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There will be next year to add that missed person. You are welcome – I enjoy seeing your vintage pictures (except hubby, I won’t use “vintage” for his picture and he looked very boyish).
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Hahaha. Yeah, he does qualify as vintage, though!
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Great photos and I thank each and every one of them for their service to our country.
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Thank you.
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