Memorial Day 2026

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.

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Heading Home from the Korean Conflict

Lou, St. Pierre, Pat & Mardino
3/25/54 – On Boat from Japan – Alcatraz in Background

This photograph, taken by my father John Spencer French, shows his buddies Louis Zieminski and Patsy Ruggiero. John passed away in 2014, Pasquale “Patsy” died in Florida in 2013 and Louis in 2004 in Wallingford, CT.

2 June 1953 – Hartford Courant
Calling Home
13 Nov 1953 – Hartford Courant
John S. French
12/22/53
Korea

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