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Tributes
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A page where I say thank you to some of my heros and other who have contributed to society.
Under Construction!!!
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Prisoners Of War
After nearly every war this nation has fought, many prisoners are never acounted for either because they died in
captive and no one knew, they were MIA from the get go, or our government covered up their existence that they were still
being held by hostile nations. To the POW MIA's still unacounted for " You are not forgoten by those who fought beside
you and prayers are with you everyday for your return." On this Veterans day lets also remember those who are unaccounted
for and pray for a day when we know about what became of them.
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Veterans
To those vets who have feel that people have forgotten, I haven't. All too often we only pay homage to those who
have given their lives. What is important is that you gave it your all, and came back to us alive. This country
has set aside a day for you on November 11 to honor your sacrifices and to say thanks for protecting our freedom, democracy,
and the constitution. Thank you to all of our living veterans of all wars and those who served in peace
time.
| Willson Brothers World War Two |
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| Francis, Grover |
Above is a picture of two more people from the greatest generation. Unfortunately both have passed on. The
man on the left is my dad's father, Francis Willson. I never knew him as he passed on at a young age. He served
in the transportation corp during the war. Grover was his brother and I had the experience of knowing him until he passed
on when I was in jr. high. Grover served with the Army Air Corp-later to be known as the Air Force. His squadron
was the same one the Enola Gay was in. When I was young I remember the story about how everything was secrecrative on
the air base the day of the flight.
| Ralph Willson Jim Willson-Purple Heart Korea |
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| Francis Willson Grover Willson World War II |
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Heros are not sport stars or actors, but people who have put their lives on the line defending America's honor and freedom.
This memorial day say thanks to those who have done that for us and now passed on. Honor our sacred heros.
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| The Cole leaving Norfolk naval yard after repair. |
| Everet "Bud" Frank Webb |
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| United States Navy |
| Wapello Cemetery |
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| Grandpa Webb's flag |
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We are a strong nation. The picture above symbolizes all those things that make us great and those things
that our soldiers have fought, wounded, and died for. Be proud you are an American! There is nothing to be ashamed
of, you are one person in this great land and be honored that you have more freedom than anyone else in this world! I
am glad we have and had people willing to give their lives defending everything this country stands.
Irqi War TributePaid the Ultimate Sacrifice
On May 2, 2004, tragedy struck Wapello Iowa with the death of a native son in Iraq. Petty
Officer 2nd class Trace Dosset of a naval reserve Construction Baltation was killed along with four other seebees in a mortor
attack in Ramadi. While I did not know Trace personally, from what I know of him, being a small town and all, he was
the kind of guy who was willing to stand up and fight the fights worth fighting. The way I see his death is that he died defending
the freedom all of us dearly love. Trace's death means that his wife and daughters will not have to worry about terrorists
on their Florida streets, and they can sleep easier at night knowing that American troops are doing what they have to in order
to make lives in Iraq better, and to continue our freedom here. Thanks for serving our country Trace!!! Your dedication
to your family and country help us to remember that freedom carries a very high price tag. Some pay that price so others
can enjoy the freedom that this country was built on. To Trace's family: Your son is a true American Hero!!!
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