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Monday, November 11, 2013

Acknowledging Some Who Served

Welcome, I am so glad and thankful that you stopped by to visit for a moment. The blog is currently in its infancy stage, however, I am excited about this venture and you being along to watch the growth and share in the experiences along the way.

In this first “official” post, I would like to take a moment to recognize those family members who are currently serving and have served in the United States Armed Forces. Presently, I am unaware of all of the family members who have chosen to serve, but extend a thank you to them. I would like to take a brief moment to acknowledge some of those who have gone on who also, in nearly all cases, made the choice for themselves to serve (future posts will share more about these individuals). The following list is certainly far from exhaustive, and I hope to learn the names of more men—and women, none currently listed/known—to this list.

Veteran’s Name
Conflict, if served during non-peace time, if known
Ishmael ROBERTS
Revolutionary War, served in Col. Shepherd’s Army/Company
Edward BANNISTER
Was a bugler in the Army—9th Regiment Calvary
Alfred SAMUELS
Civil War, served in the United States Colored Troops (USCT)—Co. H of the 107th United States Colored Infantry; he was enlisted in the USCT by his enslaver, who hoped to be compensated for enlisting him (according to his pension file)
Rush M. MORAN
Civil War, served in the United States Colored Troops (USCT)—Co. E of the 9th regiment of Indiana (according to his pension file)
Jesse DONALDSON
Civil War, served in the United States Colored Troops—Co. I Regiment 15 (according to his pension file)
John Wesley SAMUELS
WWI, Battalion Sergeant Major  in the 317th Trains Hqrs. Of the 92nd Division (from Snohomish County in the War)
Elsworth MCKINLEY
 
Gerald DONALDSON
Stationed in North Africa during the Korean Conflict
Wendell DONALDSON
Spent time stationed in Japan
Raymond DONALDSON
 
Lloyd DONALDSON
 
Melvin DONALDSON
 
Roy TRIBBLE
 
Leroy KIMBROUGH
Served during Vietnam on the USS Ticonderoga
James KIMBROUGH
 
Charles KIMBROUGH
 
Benjamin SULLIVAN
WW II

There are so many more¸ whose names, as I mentioned I am unaware. I am working to obtain their names and their stories; I am looking forward to sharing these names and stories with you in the months and years to come.

Again, I am looking forward to sharing our rich family history with you via this and other mediums. I hope you will enjoy the journey with me. 
 

22 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your first blog post! And welcome to the blogging community. I look forward to reading more.

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    1. Thank you very much, Kristin! I am truly looking forward to sharing the stories and lives of my Ancestors. I am also looking forward to the immense amount of learning that will come in doing so.

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  2. SUPER proud of you LaKesha! We ALL got started one post at a time! Promise you'll be a genea-blogging pro in no time! And the Ancestors will guide you. They honor those who honor them. Just get quiet. Listen. Follow. Well done Sister!:)

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    1. Luckie, thank you so much! I truly appreciate the support and encouraging words.

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  3. And what an IMPRESSIVE list of family members who serve and/or have served with honor! What a perfect way to launch your new family blog! Thank you Ancestors for your service. See LaKesha, the Ancestors are at work already!:)

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    1. Thank you, Luckie! You really are an amazing force.

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  4. Welcome to blogging world. I look forward to your posts about the men in your family who served this history. Again, welcome.

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    1. LindaRe, thank you very much for the welcome to the blogging world. I've been concerned that I have lost my writing voice, but believe I may find it again here. I look forward to writing and sharing their stories, and hope to do them justice.

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  5. Great job LaKesha! Excellent 1st blog post.

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  6. Welcome to the blog world! your blog is amazing! I love your style. I'm Looking forward to reading more. :)

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    1. Denise, I really appreciate your words. I am looking forward to share more, and honoring those who have paved the way.

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  7. LaKesha, welcome to the world of genealogy blogging! Your new blog is PHENOMENAL and I absolutely love your theme colors, which are warm and inviting.

    WOW! Luckie is right, what an impressive group of family members who gave their lives in service to this country. I'm proud of them and thank you for honoring them on this special day. I wish you continued success with your research and I look forward to visiting here often and learning more about you and those you call -- Family!

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    1. Liv, thank you so very much for such lovely words. I am truly touched by all of the support from everyone. I am looking forward to this being one of the avenues via which I continue to learn, grow, and share.

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  8. Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading more about your family! I salute those who have served our country.

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    1. Thank you so much, Erlaine! I am looking forward to sharing more. I continue to feel the pull, and shall honor and follow it.

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  9. Thank You, for doing this for our family, you are awesome and anointed to do this, love you cousin.

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    1. Thank you so much, Cousin!! I am so glad that you visited the site and left a comment. I am looking forward to sharing so much more about our family. We truly stand upon amazing shoulders. Love you, too!

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  10. Welcome! Absolutely love your blog! very detailed, love your style. I'm looking forward to reading more. :)

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    1. Hi, Denise, thank you very much! I am truly looking forward to learning and sharing more.

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  11. Lakesha, congratulations on your first blog post! I am amazed and impressed at the list of your military family members. What a wonderful legacy to have so many give so much to our country. You did a great job.

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    1. Thank you so much, B! I am hoping to truly honor the memory of those who have paved the way for me.

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