Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose.
Ulysses S. Grant
French/Spencer Family Line
Heading Home from Korean War – John Spencer French (1931–2014)
Pvt. George B. French – WW1 (1898 – 1983)
Pvt. Edward Fowler – Spanish-American War (1875-1829)
The Shot Heard Round Buckman Tavern – Rev War – Joseph Simonds and Joel Viles
Grace/Daly Family Line
Forward the Ninth! – Civil War – Michael Daly (1828 – 1876)
Pvt. Edward F. Daly Jr. – WW1 (1899-1966)
James C. Daly – WW1 (1892-1926)
“Lucky” Sergeant – Joseph A. Grace – WW1 (1892-1918)
Note:
My 10th great-grandfather, Matthew Grant (1601-1681), is Ulysses S. Grant’s 4th great-grandfather.
The photo (top-left) is of an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) located in Arlington, Virginia. It has been my privilege, as a volunteer for the National Park Service, to be posted at this impressive memorial for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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