Mamaditto's Annual Memorial Day Tribute

I've always had a problem with peacenik protesters. Even as a teen during the crazy '60s and the war in Vietnam. There are two reasons for this. First is the objective criteria which defines a just war. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself was no pacifist, otherwise He would not have told His disciples to arm themselves. (Lk 22:36) The second is more personal. It's hearing the sound of Taps playing in my head as I type this and remember the remarkable men from my family who are listed below.

Uncles

Edward Kosinski (d. 2002) US Navy

Charles Schinnerer (d. 1983) US Marines

Lester Schinnerer (d. 1983) US Navy

Philip Schinnerer (d. 1977) US Army

Russell Schinnerer (d.1974) US Army

William Schinnerer (d. 1975) US Army Air Force

Martin Vareha (d. 1999) US Army

Cousin

Melvin Sorber (d. 2000) US Navy

Father

Thomas Vareha, Sr. ( d.1996) US Navy

I love you, Dad. I will never forget the trip we took to Wilmington, NC in 1995 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII aboard the battleship USS North Carolina. http://www.battleshipnc.com/AbouttheShip/CrewRoster

Little did I know the Lord would call you home only a year later.

And now, to honor them all - http://www.crosscards.com/cards/patriotic/patriots-breast.html