I saw a story today about the oldest living World War I veteran dieing at the age of 109. Stirs up some memories of my grandfather, Austin "Bud" James Fenwick, who fought in World War II. A week or two ago while running some errands in Columbus, NC (the county seat of Polk County) I decided to make a quick stop at the Veterans Memorial in town (which can be seen at left).
In any case, I felt the need to see my Grandfather's brick. Some years ago when they first decided to create this memorial my father put down the money to have a brick made for Pop Pop (what we called our Grandfather). It took several years and a lot of money and donations but the memorial finally got built. And my Grandfather finally got the recognition he deserved for his sacrifice.
I felt the need to put this up, because the Holiday season is about many things, but most of all I think about those I care about, regardless if they still walk this earth or not. So Pop Pop, I hope were ever you may be your Christmas is as merry as it can possibly be and know that your family is thinking about you this holiday season. God Bless Austin "Bud" James Fenwick, World War II veteran and one of the most stubborn men I think I've ever met. We miss you.
I saw a story today about the oldest living World War I veteran dieing at the age of 109. Stirs up some memories of my grandfather, Austin "Bud" James Fenwick, who fought in World War II. A week or two ago while running some errands in Columbus, NC (the county seat of Polk County) I decided to make a quick stop at the Veterans Memorial in town (which can be seen at left).
In any case, I felt the need to see my Grandfather's brick. Some years ago when they first decided to create this memorial my father put down the money to have a brick made for Pop Pop (what we called our Grandfather). It took several years and a lot of money and donations but the memorial finally got built. And my Grandfather finally got the recognition he deserved for his sacrifice. 
I felt the need to put this up, because the Holiday season is about many things, but most of all I think about those I care about, regardless if they still walk this earth or not. So Pop Pop, I hope were ever you may be your Christmas is as merry as it can possibly be and know that your family is thinking about you this holiday season. God Bless Austin "Bud" James Fenwick, World War II veteran and one of the most stubborn men I think I've ever met. We miss you.
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