Flag flown over Indiana's Capitol honoring Grandpa's WWII service

[Dakotaranger]

The Flag and what I think is his combat medic badge, ribbons, and Dog tag were given to me for my Birthday (May 1).  I finally was able to get them placed in a flag case

[Green Mountain Gringo]

Very cool Dakota,

My family has not seen military service in the last three generations.....not until now...my Son is second year Air Force.

We all owe all that we now have to honorable men like your grandfather.

[fightingquaker13]

I'm glad they did this this for your family. One of my ROTC class mates, an upper classman who I dated for about ten minutes, but remained friends with, died during Desert Storm. She was state side and was killed in an accident loading supplies onto a truck. Still, it was in the line of duty. A bunch of us underclassmen who had known her went to her funeral in Maryland. It was with full military honors and it was obvious that her family, particularly her granddad who was a Korean war vet, was touched by the recognition of her service and the amount of uniforms at the graveside, even if we were only cadets.
FQ13

[lettyinreno]

Great honor to appreciate such a gift and your local government to honor his service as well...

[lettyinreno]

Sorry meant to add that there were so MANY unsung heroes in all wars to be finally recognized  for OUR FREEDOMS we enjoy today!

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[blackwolfe]

Very nice Dakota.  I'm thankful for your randfathers service.