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Women Who Inspired Me: Part 1
I can’t say I was ever inspired by a politician, a humanitarian or a celebrity/actress. They seemed too out of touch with reality and often their lofty phrases were too well crafted. I listened, I admired them but they never … Continue reading
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Tagged abusive husband, admired women, care center, charge nurse, Depression, divorce, marriage, new care center, nursing assistant, nursing home, raising family, world war II
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German POW in World War II
My Father-in-Law’s Story as a POW This is my father-in-law, Gordon Westby. He served in World War II. He landed at Normandy on D-Day. Carrying 80 pound packs many of the soldiers drowned before reaching shore. He sat on a … Continue reading
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Uncle Carl
Uncle Carl Carl first went off to war on August 27, 1918. He was 21 years old and living at home in Fergus Falls with his family. He worked as a laborer. He became a private in the Army and … Continue reading
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Tagged big lake mn, Carl, eye glass, Fergus Falls MN, fort snelling mn, glass eye, hauberg, minneapolis mn, mn big lake, mn fort snelling, mn minneapolis, shrapnel, Uncle Carl, VA Fort Snelling, World War, World War I, world war II
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Sam
My dad, Sam, never had the chance to raise me. But, I did see him, off and on through the years. I remember his hugs. I remember his kisses, always on the top of my head, if my hair was … Continue reading
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Tagged Dad, family, Father, father daughter, Railroad, relationships, Sam, south pacific, veteran, world war II
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