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!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
10.27.07 Grandpa Rudolph turns 80
Oct. 27 was a special family event! Jim Rudolph, my grandfather turned 80 years old. Actually his birthday was October 25 but we had a fabulous family birthday party at my parent's home in Canton, Georgia.All of my aunts were there. Karen, Patty, and Sandy helped host the party with my mom Barbara. It was wonderful to see all of my cousins and their children since I have not seen some of them in years! My son met some family he had never met before. We enjoyed hamburgers and hotdogs cooked on the grill by my brother Josh and his wife Kate. They were delicious! We also enjoyed homemade icecream just like my Grandpa Rudolph used to make when I was little.The family told stories of memories past and we laughed and enjoyed each other's company. My favoriet memory? I had the best time getting together to watch old home movies shot by my Grandpa Rudolph while waiting anxiously for that homemade icecream to be done!!!Heather :)
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