tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post3345182872184518039..comments2023-10-22T20:53:58.823-04:00Comments on String Too Short to Tie: Farewell to the Officers at Fraunces Tavernvanillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-66072624428915359162012-12-06T18:56:12.369-05:002012-12-06T18:56:12.369-05:00Shark, I am not nearly so well-versed in Revolutio...Shark, I am not nearly so well-versed in Revolutionary history as I should be, but I work on it bit by bit.vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-46214821432845366332012-12-06T18:33:27.841-05:002012-12-06T18:33:27.841-05:00Interesting post, since I'm currently reviving...Interesting post, since I'm currently reviving my love affair with the American Revolution. Just finished 2 books and am starting a third.Sharkbyteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139935335209860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-25784321535465614952012-12-04T21:27:05.077-05:002012-12-04T21:27:05.077-05:00Lin, that, dear Reader, is the question.Lin, that, dear Reader, is the question.vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-39674859654579123582012-12-04T20:36:05.588-05:002012-12-04T20:36:05.588-05:00Oh, that wouldn't happen today. What happened ...Oh, that wouldn't happen today. What happened to us???Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-56327252317060970572012-12-04T20:11:26.354-05:002012-12-04T20:11:26.354-05:00Chuck, we all owe a debt of gratitude to your ance...Chuck, we all owe a debt of gratitude to your ancestor,and to all who have fought for our freedoms.<br /><br />Jackie, you have a wonderful heritage. I have an aunt who had the genealogical verification to our heritage, since she aspired to join the DAR. The proofs were good, but I think the entry fee stood in her way, too.<br /><br />Anyway, what I mean to say is gratitude to your ancestor for his courage.vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-90927479204962530022012-12-04T11:54:06.784-05:002012-12-04T11:54:06.784-05:00We need another Washington right now. But, sadly, ...We need another Washington right now. But, sadly, I don't think we will ever see that amount of self-sacrifice again in our life times. At least not within our government.<br /><br />I watched a documentary on him not too long ago and it was very sad but inspiring at the same time.<br /><br />He and his few soldiers that crossed the Delaware were truly something.<br /><br />Shame on our government even then for leaving our soldiers so poorly armed and clothed.<br /><br />My husband's family came here to this country before the revolution. They too fought for our freedom. <br /><br />My husband is a direct descendant of Edward Hooper who signed the Declaration of Independence.<br /><br />I can as his wife be a member of 'The Daughters Of The American Revolution'. But we can't afford $4,000 a year in dues. <br /><br />This is wonderful tidbit of history. Thanks Vanilla!<br />Jackie:-)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378896151545384221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-70960059011758456232012-12-04T11:06:35.525-05:002012-12-04T11:06:35.525-05:00Vanilla, Yes he was. My 5th great grandfather was...Vanilla, Yes he was. My 5th great grandfather was with him at Valley Forge, which is where my ancestor died.Secondary Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116234285533139701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-77778921860437660062012-12-04T11:03:16.153-05:002012-12-04T11:03:16.153-05:00Shelly, that could but be greatly to our benefit!
...Shelly, that could but be greatly to our benefit!<br /><br />Chuck, Washington was much more than most men. Thanks for your help with the blogging issue.vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-51519599456914722882012-12-04T09:43:15.553-05:002012-12-04T09:43:15.553-05:00Washington stood head and shoulders above the grea...Washington stood head and shoulders above the great men that surrounded him. I agree with Shelly.Secondary Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116234285533139701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535543883262225735.post-58147170441262771442012-12-04T05:49:39.568-05:002012-12-04T05:49:39.568-05:00We need more of Washington's selfless sense of...We need more of Washington's selfless sense of purpose and duty today.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.com