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Penny Sorokes
May 31, 2021 ·
This is what my Dad was doing when he was 21-23 years old.
He came from Shinglehouse PA....a small rural town. It wasn’t his choice, but when his country called- he went, he served. He was a tank commander, Sargeant First Class in The Korean War-a War often forgotten. He fought in the jungles, in the cold of winter and the heat of summer. He was injured and insisted on going back to his company. Although I’m sure he never admitted it to anyone, I’m just as sure that he was scared out of his mind at times.
He gave 2 years of his young life and while he obviously didn’t die in the effort, he was forever changed by the experience. His hearing was damaged, his arm and shoulder were injured, and he suffered from nightmares the rest of his life. I’m sure it would be called PTSD today.
My Dad taught me to love and respect my country....to be proud and respectful of those who served to protect our freedom. Every Memorial Day he marched in uniform in the town parade and paid military tribute to those who didn’t return from the wars in which they served ...until he physically couldn’t do it anymore...and I was (and am) so proud of him.
Take a few moments today to think about the price these men and women in uniform have paid for you and your family. Offer a prayer of thanks and blessing for those who died in their effort to protect you. Support organizations that support our veterans. Say a sincere Thank You to one when you see them. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Cathy Ebeling Surra
Very well said, Penny Sue. Such a wonderful tribute to your Dad.
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Dan Antonioli
What a great man to have served his country with honor and respect as he did. He will always hold a special spot in my heart. I will think of him often today when we have our ceremony in Shinglehouse.
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Penny Sorokes
Dan Antonioli thank you Dan. ??????????
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Mary Wardlaw
I thank him for his service a Nd being a wonderful day man
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Dan McDowell
His legacy is what makes this nation great. And he was so proud of you! I know how much you miss him.
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John C Wetzel
And thanks so much for these pics. I haven’t seen any of them before.
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Linda G. Galloway
I’m sure you are proud of his memory. Where would we be today without their sacrifice!????????????????????????????
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Linea Taylor
So proud he was my uncle especially today. Miss talking with him, very much..Great tribute Penny.
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Brian Sanders
I’m very thankful for your Dad’s service to our Country! He served with Honor! I know how much you loved him and your mom! Thank You for sharing this! ??????????
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Grace Titus
Gord and I were late getting to know each other, a man I came to very much admire and love., and also believe he very much suffered from PTSD for the rest of his life. Your Moms' love, you, and Bob were the shining stars in his life. Thank you for sharing. Love to the family.
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