The World War II generation is fast slipping away. Veterans are held in veneration due to the decreasing numbers of those who served in the last “great” war. My father, Erwin E. Towne, now 88 years of age, took the advice of his parents to enter trade school in order to master a skill that would enable him to [...]
Archive for February, 2012
W.W.II PROGRAM – Great Lakes to Saipan
Posted in Uncategorized on February 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Vintage Valentine
Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Valentines’ Day! February 14 isn’t just for sweethearts. My fondest memories of the celebration reach back to grade school. We knew how to honor the day in grade school. Everyone received a Valentine, as an emblem of friendship. Moms served frosted cupcakes with candy hearts. Red punch in paper cups [...]