I had intended to post something that calls attention to our classmates who have served but also the wider population and generations that have sacrificed to make this nation great.
World War I and II, the Korean war, Vietnam (which hit our generation hard), Bosnia, Afganistan, Iraq, and other skirmishes have brought out both the worst and the best of human beings.
And then our classmate Len Mitsch sent an email that much more eloquently captures what we must all feel and respect – those that made a difference by fighting for our country in war. Here is what Len shared – a tribute by Colin Powell on the American GI –
Hello.
Today is Memorial Day and since we’re all quarantined and have a little spare time, I hope you’ll all take a few moments to read these comments
by Colin Powell on the impact of the American G. I.
I’ve shared this with my U. of M. classes every Veterans Day
Len
https://cretinclassof1963.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Powell-speech.pdf
I and others would be interested to know if any of our classmates descendants also served in the military. I know of several classmates whose offspring were in the Air Force or Army. Please send me a comment since I would like to acknowledge these next generation military warriors for accepting the call to duty. And for those of you who have a spouse that served please let me know as well.
Joe