VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2009 & 2010

[Your Uncle Sam]

....and one family's Honorable Service to Our Nation, among legions

...Christian, and his proud Father, Richard

...Shoshannah

...Trevor

...and Heath

Veterans Day Montage courtesy of Member Steven L. Butts

Video courtesy of Member Gordon Ray Kissinger

Christian, Shoshannah, Trevor and Heath courtesy of
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Allan Jenni

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

VETERANS DAY

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row

They mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up your quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields

-Lt. Col. John McCrae (1872 – 1918)

[Richard Allan Jenni]

As a sibling group, Christian, Heath, Trevor and Shoshannah Jenni are unbelievable American heroes- and my military record pales in comparison. I may be their father, but I take no credit whatsoever for their bravery, patriotism and dedication to duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. All four are combat veterans, all tested in in the heat of battle- and all having repeatedly risked their lives for their country. To simply say I am proud of them falls far short of the mark. There are no words to express how I feel about my warrior children. It is enough for me that I was privileged to wear the US Army uniform during the Vietnam War. May God bless them- and all our men and women in uniform- and may God forever bless America.

[okpatriot]

Amen, Richard, Amen!!!!!!!

[Gordon Ray Kissinger]

AMEN. God Bless You and Your Family.

[Vivian Blink]

Allan, many are blessed to have even one child serving our country, but to have four is remarkable to say the least. If you and your wife only had these four offspring and nothing material, or no other accomplishments, you would be blessed beyond belief! May God continue to bless you for the wonderful set of values you obviously instilled in them as they grew up, and also for your service preceding them. I am proud to call you my friend!

[Darlene Littlejohn]

Well, Allan, you did raise these children, didn't you? I would say that you and your wife did a wonderful job. GOD BLESS!

[okpatriot]

Wow!!!!!!!! That is amazing that four of your children are serving in the military!!!!

These photos make my heart swell with pride!!!!

Thanks for sharing!!!!

[okpatriot]

Also, thanks to Steven Butts and Gordon Ray Kissinger for their photos and videos and of course for their family members that are serving in our military!!!!!!!!

[Carmen Mesa]

Wow, what an amazing contribution to this country by your entire family. It is an honor for me to able to witness american patriotism at its best. God bless you and your family. It is a privilege for me to be able to exchange ideas with you, Richard. Thank you.

[Roger Dail May]

Its great to see that people are caring for the military.. I SOLUTE THEM ALL

[Lady Liberty]

Good to find you on this site. Thanks to your family for all thier service!

[Roger Dail May]

I wish to to one and all my prayers are with you.. thanks to you and all you do. Roger

[Kathryn Ball]

Thank you for your service, Richard.

Thank you also for sharing your children and may God keep them safe
as they work hard to ensure our security.