My dad, Gene Franklin, served in the US Navy during World War II, from 1944-1946. His ship was on its way to Iwo Jima, and as dad likes to say, the Japanese heard he was coming and surrendered!! He is recovering from rotator cuff surgery this week and would appreciate your prayers.
Cindy's grandfather, Joe Baggett, served in the US Army during World War II in 1944. Jesse G. Franks (Uncle Bo) also served in the Army in WWII. As the years went on, most of her uncles served our nation. Kelsea Baggett was in the Air Force from 1956-1960 and served as a pharmacy technician. Ralph (Sonny) Baggett was in the Army from 1954-1956 and served as an armored engineer. Two other uncles served during the Vietnam years. Leslie Baggett was in the Army in Vietnam from 1969-1970. David Baggett was in the Navy from 1966-1968 and served on the USS Finch.
Our younger generation continues to serve our nation - Two of Uncle Kelsea's sons are in the service today. Daniel Baggett graduated from the US Navel Academy, Annapolis, MD, in 1986 and will be retiring after 20 years of service in June 2006. He is currently working for the Secretary of the Navy in Maryland. Doug Baggett is in the Marine Reserves in California and spent some time serving in the War on Terror in Iraq. I also have a cousin, Ray Pettit, Jr., who has made a career of the US Army and is currently stationed in VA.
I am sure there are lots of stories these men could tell, and maybe some day we will get some of them posted on this site. "Thanks" from all of the franklybaggs family.
You might want to check out this blog by Major K who is currently in Iraq. He is a Major in the US Army deployed to Iraq in the Global War on Terrorism, no he is not a family member, but his site is neat.
Thank you to all those who have served our country. Stephen and I are at Northland this Veteran's Day and the Chapel service had a special tribute. This included a reading called "The Empty Chair", I believe and if you can find in online, it is worth reading.
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