Julie Park

Sep 01, 2010 18:16


Got the details on Grandma's military service, so I am putting them here so I can't lose them again.

She was Army, and volunteered early into WWII.  Although she apparently always impressed the boys with how quickly she could assemble a rifle, what they mostly had her do was PR work, traveling and shaking hands and posing prettily in pictures.  Late ( Read more... )

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twist_shimmy September 2 2010, 01:35:18 UTC
Your grandma sounds like she was an awesome lady. I'm sorry you couldn't make it out there, but anyone who holds it against you right now does NOT have their priorities straight.

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estaratshirai September 2 2010, 01:57:38 UTC
That whole side of the family is/was pretty cool people. I spent a lot of time there as a kid, when we were just in Chicago.

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droops September 2 2010, 02:22:19 UTC
I'm sorry for the loss. When did she pass?

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estaratshirai September 2 2010, 02:30:16 UTC
Saturday.

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pjvj September 2 2010, 03:54:09 UTC
I don't know how you can develop a contingency plan of that nature, but I wish you the best of luck in doing so. :-)

Your Grandma sounds absolutely awe inspiring and I am sorry that did not get to sing for her, but you still can from where you are. She'll hear you, as you know. {{{{{Estara}}}}}}

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Your Grandmother and boyastridgirl September 3 2010, 05:58:25 UTC
My Grandmother, they definitely get along.

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