Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Pictures from Here
The chill in the air reminds us of the immiment change in the seasons, summer is over and Winter is just over the horizon.
Here are the signs as seen from the eyes of short "people".
Here are the signs as seen from the eyes of short "people".
Monday, October 12, 2009
For a Greater Cause
When I called for the numerous times to sign up for the North West Ohio Honor Flight, the coordinator asked why I am so eager. According to my age, I did not serve in the war. The integration of the World War into my background and heritage cannot be established. After a 15 minute summary over the phone, the coordinator requested a simple commentary on my interest and the importance of the Veterans Honor Flight, perhaps I may address the Veterans or volunteers for a future flight.
An absent muse in addition to writer’s block, hindered the fulfillment of her simple request. Alas, after many paper losses, an Archimedes re-enactment and a quiet stairwell, I discovered my muse is with me spiritually always. The success of this important flight is challenged by other logistics, hereby transforming a personal fulfillment to a larger cause.
For my muse, thus this tribute begins.
Dear Grandma,
Anxiety overflows from my every breath, the selection results for Guardians for the 2009 Hancock County North West Ohio Honor Flight, will not be released for a few more days. Fitting that I volunteered to accompany war veterans to the memorials in Washington D.C.
Only a simple gesture for me to thank them for us, for the both of us. All the childhood tales of sirens and dodging into bomb shelters during the Japanese invasion, those are vivid imagination that seared into my memory. How you suffered torturous beatings and starvation during the Japanese Occupation, which fueled anger in me at a young age. The scars on your back, an image I will never forget.
The celebrations on the streets of Singapore when the war was declared over, my dear grandmother crying tears of joy, a picture I longed to see. British and American soldiers together with the members of the Allies closed the chapter of decomposing humanity. The valiant efforts and triumphs by men and women of the Allies are carved in stone forever, here in the United States; it is the World War II Memorial, their honour.
These Veterans may not be the same men and women who were in South East Asia. They are part of the Greater Empire that toppled the menace. Together they stood steadfast against tyranny and emerged from the cloud of dust with victory cradled in their arms. Perhaps they may have walked the same streets in Singapore, when the locals burnt bags of Japanese yen when victory was declared. Or by coincidence they may know of a comrade who was on the high seas of the Straits of Malacca, when the Japanese surrendered after a futile sea battle. This trip with the Veterans of Hancock County is our way of thanking the Brave, Beautiful, Honourable, Tall and Valiant. They did not give up so you, my grandmother, could be free.
On October 7th, 2009, I hope to proudly march these Veterans to their silent parade of gratitude, their Memorial of Valour.
The Rainbow Girls of Findlay unanimously volunteered their potential earnings from a future car wash to help fund the Honor Flight. Currently we are gathering the local groups and organizations, the Elks, Masons etc to close the fund deficiency for this trip. Even the Marines and National Guard received messages from us, talk about calling in the troops.
Our personal cause just blossomed into a greater cause.
An absent muse in addition to writer’s block, hindered the fulfillment of her simple request. Alas, after many paper losses, an Archimedes re-enactment and a quiet stairwell, I discovered my muse is with me spiritually always. The success of this important flight is challenged by other logistics, hereby transforming a personal fulfillment to a larger cause.
For my muse, thus this tribute begins.
Dear Grandma,
Anxiety overflows from my every breath, the selection results for Guardians for the 2009 Hancock County North West Ohio Honor Flight, will not be released for a few more days. Fitting that I volunteered to accompany war veterans to the memorials in Washington D.C.
Only a simple gesture for me to thank them for us, for the both of us. All the childhood tales of sirens and dodging into bomb shelters during the Japanese invasion, those are vivid imagination that seared into my memory. How you suffered torturous beatings and starvation during the Japanese Occupation, which fueled anger in me at a young age. The scars on your back, an image I will never forget.
The celebrations on the streets of Singapore when the war was declared over, my dear grandmother crying tears of joy, a picture I longed to see. British and American soldiers together with the members of the Allies closed the chapter of decomposing humanity. The valiant efforts and triumphs by men and women of the Allies are carved in stone forever, here in the United States; it is the World War II Memorial, their honour.
These Veterans may not be the same men and women who were in South East Asia. They are part of the Greater Empire that toppled the menace. Together they stood steadfast against tyranny and emerged from the cloud of dust with victory cradled in their arms. Perhaps they may have walked the same streets in Singapore, when the locals burnt bags of Japanese yen when victory was declared. Or by coincidence they may know of a comrade who was on the high seas of the Straits of Malacca, when the Japanese surrendered after a futile sea battle. This trip with the Veterans of Hancock County is our way of thanking the Brave, Beautiful, Honourable, Tall and Valiant. They did not give up so you, my grandmother, could be free.
On October 7th, 2009, I hope to proudly march these Veterans to their silent parade of gratitude, their Memorial of Valour.
The Rainbow Girls of Findlay unanimously volunteered their potential earnings from a future car wash to help fund the Honor Flight. Currently we are gathering the local groups and organizations, the Elks, Masons etc to close the fund deficiency for this trip. Even the Marines and National Guard received messages from us, talk about calling in the troops.
Our personal cause just blossomed into a greater cause.
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