Mom passed away today - 98.
I'll share one story - One night in 1941 a soldier, several of his friends and a Sailor were having beers and shrimp in what we now refer to as Old Town, Alexandria. A local automobile industry exec (my Uncle Ed) was in the bar, buying rounds for service members, and when they called last call, he invited them to his home on King St, said his niece, Mary, would make them some sandwiches and play some songs on the piano.
Late that night Mary drove them back to Ft. Belvoir, because Uncle Ed, "could not have found his ass with both hands a map and some help."
One of the soldiers, Elmer, asked if he could call on Mary and that was approved.
They were married in 1942 when Elmer (Dad) completed OCS, shipping out shortly after finishing basic infantry school. She gave me five brothers and sisters.
Mom's example was good enough, she was quiet, had a generous laugh, very spiritual, kind beyond measure - we're all at peace, but we'll miss her.
I'll share one story - One night in 1941 a soldier, several of his friends and a Sailor were having beers and shrimp in what we now refer to as Old Town, Alexandria. A local automobile industry exec (my Uncle Ed) was in the bar, buying rounds for service members, and when they called last call, he invited them to his home on King St, said his niece, Mary, would make them some sandwiches and play some songs on the piano.
Late that night Mary drove them back to Ft. Belvoir, because Uncle Ed, "could not have found his ass with both hands a map and some help."
One of the soldiers, Elmer, asked if he could call on Mary and that was approved.
They were married in 1942 when Elmer (Dad) completed OCS, shipping out shortly after finishing basic infantry school. She gave me five brothers and sisters.
Mom's example was good enough, she was quiet, had a generous laugh, very spiritual, kind beyond measure - we're all at peace, but we'll miss her.
