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Honoring Fallen Soldiers On Memorial Day
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Fellow Veterans:
Memorial Day 2019 is upon us. As everyone prepares for the long weekend I want to ask you to take a minute and remember the true nature of this holiday. It is a day to celebrate and honor the sacrifice of the men and women who died in service to our country while in the military. To that end I want to share the brief stories of three individuals.
The first is Lieutenant George C. Kimble. LT Kimble was born in Pennsylvania and move to Texas in 1825 at the age of 22. After marrying he moved to Gonzales and opened a hat factory. On Feb 23, 1836 he mustered into the Gonzales Ranging Company. When he learned that James Fannin would not be going to support the Alamo he lead his group to there on March 1. LT Kimble was killed by Mexican forces at the Alamo on March 6, 1836. Kimble County is named after him.
Next is Doris “Dorie” Miller. Born Oct 12, 1919 in Waco, TX he enlisted in the US Navy Sep 16, 1939. Being African-American he was limited in the rating he could hold and was assigned as a Mess Attendant. Miller was a crewman aboard the West Virginia the morning of Dec 7, 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. 9 torpedoes would hit the West Virginia during the action that day. Miller was the first African-American in history awarded the Navy Cross for his actions that day when…untrained and unassigned…he took control of a 50cal Browning machine gun and attempted to defend the ship and its crew. Miller was killed on Nov 20, 1943 while serving on the Liscome Bay after the ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine.
Last is Sergeant Cameron Meddock. Born in Spearman, TX he enlisted into the US Army on Nov 14, 2014. He served with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment as a machine gunner, automatic rifleman, gun team leader, and fire team leader. During his second deployment in support of NATO’s Resolute Support mission he participated in a mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan. On Jan 13, 2019 he died from wounds sustained by small arms fire during an engagement. “Sergeant Cameron Meddock is one of America’s precious sons. The entire nation should strive to emulate the warrior, patriot and husband that Cameron was," Col. Brandon Tegtmeier, commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
These are just three of the many Texans and even more Americans who gave their lives in service to this country. As you go out this weekend to BBQ, spend time with family, travel, and do other things stop and take a minute to remember why you are free to do those things. And do them…go out and enjoy the weekend…our brothers and sisters fought so we could have the peace and freedom to do so. They wouldn’t want it any other way.
I wish you all an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend and I look forward to seeing you all again soon.
PEDRO BOYARSKY
Vice President MLS-(DWH)
Veteran's Committee
2050 Golden Triangle Drive
Fort Worth, Texas. 76177
Office: 817-232-9471
Fax: 817-232-8729
Cell: 817-713-890Fax: 817-232-8729
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