(Four Bodell Brothers serving at the same time: Lyman, Jim, Blaine, Floyd)
In the News: Grandpa's squadron "The Grim Reaper" flying low during an attack. (center right of the picture)
Thanks you Dad, Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather.
We love you.
Grandpa,
ReplyDeleteHow can we express our gratitude for the sacrifice you and Grandma (and all your family) made for our freedom? We are thankful for your courage and loyalty. We love our freedoms and thank you for your part in making them live on. Love,
The Pattersons
I thought about you so much yesterday, Grandpa. I went to a parade where hundreds and hundreds of veterans marched throughout the town while people stood, saluted them and the flags. Thank you for your courage. We love you!!
ReplyDeleteDear Grandpa,
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful to you for being so willing to fight for the freedom of our country. I can't begin to imagine how hard it was to leave your family and sweetheart to fight in the war. I am grateful Heavenly Father was watching over you so you could come home and lead an amazing life. Thank you for your example of faith and courage. I hope I can be like you.
love,
Laura and family
p.s. what amazing pictures! thanks for posting Pam.
WOW - Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I love you. My heart goes out to what a wonderful woman was Grandma Jim. She had all four of the boys serving and her one other son was working as a civilian at Pearl Harbor, HI when it was bombed. I can imagine her praying constantly. Camden sometimes says he would like to go military. As a mother I would have such mixed feelings - worry and pride. Grandma was very blessed to have all 5 of her sons come home to her! God bless the mothers of our servicemen with peace and comfort!
ReplyDeleteGrandpa, thank you so much for fighting for our country to be free! We are so greatful for the opportunity to believe what we want and to do whatever we want. We love you grandpa and think about you and your wonderful service always. Love Tiffany, Ryan, and Brooklyn
ReplyDeleteWe had a great visit together on Veteran's Day Jim. Thank you again for saving the World!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much you look like Dan in these photos!
Love Polly