Joseph Mirota was an avid letter writer during his three plus years in the 10th Special Services Company, U. S. Army during WWII. From his first day upon arriving at Fort Dix, New Jersey on August 24, 1942 through his final departure for home from San Francisco, California on December 26, 1945, Joseph wrote letters … Continue reading Joseph E. Mirota – The WWII letters
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Honoring Those That Died For Freedom
On Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States we remember those that served and died for freedom. A few years back while in France, I went to the Brittany American Cemetery to honor my uncle, John Doran, by visiting his grave. It is very sobering to see the rows and rows of simple white … Continue reading Honoring Those That Died For Freedom
Six Word Saturday – 13 September 2014
Remembering how wedding cars were decorated! These tw0 cars were decorated for a double wedding celebrated on 25 November 1948. I love how dolls were placed on the hoods! James Doran married Mary Mirota, and Mary's brother, Joseph, married Stefania Mosch Mitak, at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 13 September 2014
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