My last post was about my grandfather, A.J. Rapp or Harpo as I remember! When he returned from the Navy. my grandfather worked as a pharmaceutical rep, travelling Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. … [Read more...]
A.J. Rapp
As I start to think about a post pertaining to my grandfather, I struggle to come up with things to say. As most of you have surmised, this blog is dedicated to memorializing those that served and are … [Read more...]
Armed Forces Day
This week marks the holiday of Armed Forces Day, which appears on the third Saturday of the month of May. The week from the second to third Saturday is, of course, Armed Forces … [Read more...]
World War II – Victory in Europe Day
May 8th marks the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. May 7th 1945, the Nazi party signed an unconditional surrender, ending the onslaught of German attacks. The Allied forces planned to announce … [Read more...]
Military Appreciation Month
It’s fitting that my very first blog post begins this month; the month of May is military appreciation month. Besides having Memorial Day in May, this month seems just like any other. In fact, I would … [Read more...]
