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From: "Patricia Hourihan Mayo" <>
Subject: [NY IRISH] Veterans Day
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 00:03:11 -0500


My dad was very proud of his service to his country, and my children are
from a family who served through both parents.
On my side My Dad's uncle served in WWI- he didn't return from France.
My Dad and 3 Uncles served in WWII, and a brother served in Korea.
My Mother lost 2 cousins in WWII, and had someone who served in most of
the wars from the revolution to Korea.
My Husbands family had his many g grandfather in the revolution, next
generation was the war of 1812, and the war with Mexico. His GG
Grandfather served in the 55th Va., and his GGrandfather served in the
26th Va. during the civil war. His Grandfather served on the home front
in WWI, and his Dad served over seas in WWII, A cousin was in Korea, he
himself was in Vietnam, along with a cousin who did not return. And our
youngest son served in Korea just a few years ago.
We are a family who holds the reverence of the day and are very proud of
all our Vet's as well as all those who served to make us free.
Patty


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