Winter at the Kriners

Recently we had 2-3 inches of sn0w.
Here is a slideshow of Don and Barbara's house!

3.14.09 Lunch

Hello!
T0day I had a great lunch with my mom and dad!
It was so nice to see them and share conversation and a great lunch.
I love you mom and dad!

3.2.09 Happy Birthday Gram!

Happy 90th Birthday to Miriam Bailey (A.K.A. Grandma Kriner).
Mom and Dad went to Florida to throw her a birthday party with a garden theme.
Over 100 people came to the party!
Happy B-Day, Gram!

Ancestry

We have an account at http://www.ancestry.com
See our family tree there!

2.8.09 Kriner Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

11.26.08 Nick Chorus Concert

7.13.08 Charles Kriner Remembered

Semper Fi! (Semper Fidelis, "always faithful")

Mr. Kriner was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered the service on Jan. 6, 1967, at Cleveland, Ohio, and served on ground in Vietnam from January 1968 to November 1969. He was honorably discharged April 20, 1970, as a sergeant.

Ode to a Marine:

In a crowd you're bound to spot him,

He's standing so very tall

Not too much impresses him;

He's seen and done it all.

His hair is short, his eyes are sharp,

But his smile's a little blue.

It's the only indication

Of the hell that he's gone through.

He belongs to a sacred brotherhood,

Always Faithful 'til the end.

He has walked right into battle

And walked back out again.

Many people think him foolish

For having no regrets

About having lived through many times

Others would forget.

He's the first to go and last to know,

But never questions why,

On whether it is right or wrong,

But only do or die.

He walks a path most won't take

And has lost much along the way,

But he thinks a lot of freedom,

It's a small price to pay.

Yes, he has chosen to live a life

Off the beaten track,

Knowing well each time he's called,

He might not make it back.

So, next time you see a Devil Dog

Standing proud and true,

Be grateful for all he's given;

He's given it for you.

Don't go up and ask him

What's it's like to be in war;

Just thank God that it's your country

He's always fighting for.

And thank him too for all the hell

He's seen in that shade of green,

Thank him for having the guts

To be a United States Marine.