This page is dedicated to a
very special World War II Veteran
My Grandfather - William L. 'Bill' Caswell
27 September 1923 - 31 March 2001

We love you and miss you, Pap-pap!!

I asked many of my friends to take a moment to think about veterans,
and to send me a line or two stating the first thing they thought of.
Here's what they had to say:



Veterans are always the first to stand...when America is threatened or endangered
in any way, when women or children are involved, when it comes to brothers...
no matter how shabbily they get treated, have been treated, or may be treated.



They are always the last ones to speak about the war or the honors they have earned.



They have pride in their country, and in their time of service,
and they share a brotherhood that cannot be described.



Veterans seem to know the true wealth of friendship and just how eternal it is.



They gave all, and they keep on giving.



They gave us our cherished freedoms as they protected
our country...some gave their lives.



Veterans have 'knowing eyes'...eyes filled with a mixture of pain and pride.
Go to a Memorial Day parade and watch a veteran
to see that expression at its fullest.



They seem to be one of two types...exact opposites of each other...
one type is quiet and won't talk about their experience or relive any part of it,
while the others are the type who are military born and bred for their entire
lifetime, yelling and fighting for this nation til their dying day.



To experience true patriotism, meet a veteran.



When I think of veterans, the first things I think of are their pride and courage,
and how thankful I am for all they risked and gave for my family and their nation.



Veterans are always the first to stand and honor the flag when it passes and place
their hand over their hearts when the Star Spangled Banner is played.



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Click here to read the lyrics to
Jerry Calow's "A Tribute To Veterans"