Veteran's Day

Today was all about Ken.  Justin and Brian came over and spent the day with their dad, and the girls loved hanging out with Ken.  


We started the morning with a scrumptious breakfast that Ken insisted on making, and then Ken took the boys and went to the Traveling Vietnam Wall to see his uncle's name.  Ken had received an email that had a copy of his uncle's awarding of the Silver Star (posthumously), but Ken had not seen the Wall itself.  We were really happy to see that there was a posting from Uncle David's squad leader telling how brave and amazing David was during his short service in the Corps.

DAVID JAMES KOEHLER

PFC - E2 - Marine Corps - Regular Length of service 0 years His tour began on Apr 20, 1969 Casualty was on Jun 4, 1969 In QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY GUN, SMALL ARMS FIRE Body was recovered Panel 23W - Line 62 Robert Richardson richardson333@bellsouth.net I was his sqd. leader 205 Bellsire Rd. Meridianville, Al. 35759 Madison He was a great MARINE! I wish their was something I could have done. ON that day June4,1969-it happen about noon we were sitting on top of a mountion and started to go into a valley our plt. was walking point we had a doghandler with us it was 1st. 2nd. we were 3rdsqd. Koehler was my point-man 2nd. and 3rd. plt. were still on the mountion. Then all HELL broke loose. We had 4 killed 18 wounded. I wish I could trade-places with him, David James Koehler! SEMPER FI CPL.GRUNT Robert Sunday, October 16, 2005

When Ken got home, he enjoyed a movie with the kids and then we got busy on supper.  I made a German Chocolate Cake for him to enjoy since it's his favorite.  Ken received many emails and posts on Facebook thanking him for his service.   It's a great moment for me to know that I can celebrate him - and I hope there's many more to come.  We had a quiet day as Ken wanted.  He didn't feel like driving around to partake of all the freebies that are offered to Veteran's around town.  (Ken says he realizes why it's only once a year, but he thinks that he should get "rewards" from businesses more than just once per year.)  We were glad to snuggle with him and enjoy the time with him.

Ken enjoying his favorite dessert