Hearts With Soul

Please join me in celebrating those who have made a difference, while living here in this world.  And always remember this… "All gave some and some gave all"! 

If you value your freedom and you're reading this in the English language, thank a Veteran and a Teacher! 

And when you hear our United States National Anthem being played, see our Flag being raised or our Pledge of Allegiance being recited, put your right hand over your heart, and stand just a little taller and prouder; for you are an American, living in the land of the free and the home of the brave! 

May God bless our shores from sea to shinning sea and please keep our soldiers wherever they're stationed, safe from harm and coming home soon!  Please pray for our troops, our Commander and Chief and all in positions of leadership, for they need God's divine guidance no matter what you political views may be.

The pictures displayed here are of my family members who have served in our armed forces.

The Love of My Life, Richard Gillespie, USAF Vietnam, My uncles, George, Lon, and Simmie were all in WWI and II together.  My uncle Sgt. Simmie Ervin, Paratrooper Division, was killed in action, in Normandy, France, D-Day.  His plane was shot down as they approached the shores of Normandy, he got all his men off the plane safely and he went down with the plane.  There is some mystery surrounding his death.  One soldier came to visit my Dad in Sacramento following the war and said he had a drink with my uncle on D-Day in Normandy and even had pictures that certainly looked like him.  His dog tags were never found, so we will never know.  His casket is buried at Golden Gate Cemetery, Daly City, California.  Even though he died before my birth, he has always been my hero.

All three uncles were on the British ship the Queen Mary, which was used as an American troop carrier during World War I.  It was fast enough to 0ut-run the German Fleet.  I was privileged to take my son Eric to Long Beach, California where the Queen Mary is in dry dock.  We toured the ship and spent the night on board.  It was a very spiritual experience.  One I will never forget.  

Three Ervin brothers went off to war and only two returned.  The next time you see a Veteran, shake his or her hand and say thank you, and tell them how proud you are of them.

Also pictured are my brother, Leroy L. Ervin, Korea, USAF, my uncle Lloyd Lyle Page, U.S. Navy and my cousin, James B. Gillespie, Korea, USAF, and my Uncle Robert D. Elkins, WWII, US Army.  They have all gone on to be with the Lord.

My Nephew Jerry Ervin, United States Air Force, retired.

Thank you for stopping by, hope you enjoyed your stay...  May God Bless you abuntantly!

Barbara