Memorial Day 1945

My grandfather told me this weekend where he was on Memorial Day in 1945. 63 years ago him and his fellow members of the 97th infantry division where on their way back home from the Europe through Le havre France after the end of Word War II. They were coming home for fur low for a couple of weeks on the USS Brazil where they would wait to be shipped to Japan as part as the large invasion force. Probably lucky for my grandfather this invasion force turned into an occupational force, but they were ready and willing to be part of it even though it didn't come to fruition.

Don't forget this Memorial Day to thank a veteran for their service to our country. We have so many freedoms because of their sacrifices. It shouldn't take a special day to remember and be thankful for them.