Terry was a lifelong, good friend, classmate and brother from another mother who is greatly missed. Thanks for the memories buddy and may the memory of you always be a blessing to your family and friends. Until we meet again.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Erich Hamann (1934 - 2019)
Remembering a good man, a good friend and Hometown neighbor on his birthday.
In my youth, I was blessed to participate in conversations with Mr. Hamann regarding his youth in Nazi Germany. He spoke of the mandated membership in the Hitler Youth. He spoke of the mandated "look, listen AND report" to authorities. He spoke of all of those in authority who were just following orders.
It saddens me that our youth of today do not have the benefit of listening to his experiences.
Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Sunday, June 9, 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Decoration Day.
Memorial Day in my youth was referred to as "Decoration Day". Early on that morning, Granddad Amos, Pop and I would load lawn care equipment into the trunk of the car and picnic baskets, prepared by Grandmother Stella and Mom, into the back seat. With little fanfare, we were off to visit several local cemeteries to provide a little TLC to the resting places of our military and civilian family and friends. Granddad Amos would clean the headstones while Pop and I would mow and trim the grass. As time marched on, it was just Pop & me and then I graduated from high school and moved away.
As I sit here today, enjoying so many fond memories and thinking what I wouldn't give for just one more "Decoration Day" with Granddad Amos and Pop.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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