tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post4214730986494255819..comments2024-02-26T00:38:41.733-05:00Comments on Jollett Etc.: Sepia Saturday: A Story Told in BronzeWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-12656329103973836502013-07-10T07:26:41.903-04:002013-07-10T07:26:41.903-04:00After reading about the ribbons, I then understood...After reading about the ribbons, I then understood how all these parts fit together and what they meant. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-91303618211390493792013-07-10T07:25:23.227-04:002013-07-10T07:25:23.227-04:00Reading back over my own post, I probably should h...Reading back over my own post, I probably should have at least mentioned the point of the war.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-59784353615855272192013-07-09T12:34:14.806-04:002013-07-09T12:34:14.806-04:00Pity the ribbons are now gone,
because, otherwise...Pity the ribbons are now gone, <br />because, otherwise, these are fine medals. <br />Thanx 4 sharing these with us!! <br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-41794540770787444002013-07-08T08:34:19.251-04:002013-07-08T08:34:19.251-04:00Along with most other people from this side of the...Along with most other people from this side of the ocean, I knew little about the Spanish-American War and therefore your post was doubly fascinating. That small, torn photograph manages to carry so much history.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-38408086815071622522013-07-08T07:47:00.610-04:002013-07-08T07:47:00.610-04:00Yes, I'm wondering about flu too.Yes, I'm wondering about flu too. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-47720475725525806782013-07-08T07:46:16.449-04:002013-07-08T07:46:16.449-04:00I have heard that many who served in the military ...I have heard that many who served in the military don't value service medals. Medals for valor - now that's another story.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-34451210676291339302013-07-08T07:44:21.411-04:002013-07-08T07:44:21.411-04:00That makes two of us - the only thing I remembered...That makes two of us - the only thing I remembered about the S-A War was Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, but don't ask me what they did. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-80319787256236535722013-07-08T07:42:57.489-04:002013-07-08T07:42:57.489-04:00Yes, the alias thing is very interesting, but ther...Yes, the alias thing is very interesting, but there is no one living who would know. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-45327010679693749462013-07-08T07:41:48.964-04:002013-07-08T07:41:48.964-04:00Thanks. I don't understand the workings of th...Thanks. I don't understand the workings of the military, but I did like learning what I learned.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-54697970319595650832013-07-08T07:40:23.579-04:002013-07-08T07:40:23.579-04:00I'm sorry I don't have money in the freeze...I'm sorry I don't have money in the freezer too. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-13580143306452203612013-07-08T07:39:13.613-04:002013-07-08T07:39:13.613-04:00When I first saw the prompt, I was disheartened be...When I first saw the prompt, I was disheartened because I just couldn't write one more post about the Battle of Gettysburg and all the monuments there. I'm glad I thought about the medals because I did enjoy learning about their significance.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-44893136451423439822013-07-08T07:35:37.427-04:002013-07-08T07:35:37.427-04:00Even Americans know little of the S-A War. When I...Even Americans know little of the S-A War. When I was in high school, I remember getting to the chapter in history class and the teacher announcing we would be skipping it since it wasn't all that important anyway so we could hurry along to WWI and II.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-47746470769260077332013-07-08T07:33:51.119-04:002013-07-08T07:33:51.119-04:00I wonder what happened to the rest of the photo, b...I wonder what happened to the rest of the photo, but if only 2 pieces could be saved, I'm glad it's these.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-20181490083231423652013-07-08T07:33:04.055-04:002013-07-08T07:33:04.055-04:00Thank-ya, ma'am. The medals are wrapped in a p...Thank-ya, ma'am. The medals are wrapped in a paper towel and tucked into a box that once held an ashtray. Odd preservation system.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-17707629253697862322013-07-08T07:31:17.315-04:002013-07-08T07:31:17.315-04:00That is true - John Walsh seems more real now, not...That is true - John Walsh seems more real now, not just a name.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-5149866057021150212013-07-07T19:11:45.144-04:002013-07-07T19:11:45.144-04:00Such an interesting post. I wonder if he could hav...Such an interesting post. I wonder if he could have died of the flu since 1918 was the big year of that awful flu epidemic.<br /><br />NancyNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-25634019039016703732013-07-07T18:44:03.186-04:002013-07-07T18:44:03.186-04:00Sad to have such a small and damaged photo, but so...Sad to have such a small and damaged photo, but so much metal. <br /><br />I once showed a child a medal of my father's and she said, "Oh, I wish my dad would go to war so he'd get a medal."<br /><br />My father used to refer to all the different ribbons he wore on his uniform each day as Tootsie Roll medals. I still don't know what they were for. Tattered and Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208918251232477186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-75500430960391946182013-07-07T08:48:49.862-04:002013-07-07T08:48:49.862-04:00An absorbing story about a brave man. I knew nothi...An absorbing story about a brave man. I knew nothing about the American - Spanish war, You have given me a good start if finding out more.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-13617180964524677382013-07-07T01:57:09.631-04:002013-07-07T01:57:09.631-04:00Quite a story those medals tell, Wendy! You are so...Quite a story those medals tell, Wendy! You are so fortunate to have these mementos. What harrowing experiences they are tokens of--perhaps experiences to difficult to put into words.<br /><br />And yet, don't you wish you could uncover the reason for his use of that alias?!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-81858362789139524692013-07-06T20:51:18.941-04:002013-07-06T20:51:18.941-04:00I always like seeing that one photo you have of yo...I always like seeing that one photo you have of your grandfather. He was so handsome! I enjoyed your weaving for this week's theme, and following all your research as well. What a treasure you have!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-34152368390273609002013-07-06T19:09:36.240-04:002013-07-06T19:09:36.240-04:00Loved the picture. Quite and engaging man. But t...Loved the picture. Quite and engaging man. But the medals --WOW -- your research on the medals gave him character, depth and a bit of pizazz. BTW, sorry you dinna have money in your freezer. My sis and I cracked up about your comment on Barney.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948553013206247354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-90488531265124260462013-07-06T16:01:14.424-04:002013-07-06T16:01:14.424-04:00I'm so glad the prompt led you down this path....I'm so glad the prompt led you down this path.We have learned something about your great-grandfather, which could so easily have stayed buried. The medals, and the stories behind them, are wonderful. Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-22595091206707912382013-07-06T15:55:52.863-04:002013-07-06T15:55:52.863-04:00I have not tried to get his records. My great-gra...I have not tried to get his records. My great-grandmother applied for a widow's pension, so right now that's all I have. This is a good reminder to dig further.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-54933707328924910752013-07-06T15:54:37.773-04:002013-07-06T15:54:37.773-04:00Good observation about the war. It's not one ...Good observation about the war. It's not one that gets much attention in the history books anymore. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-91309282623863866672013-07-06T15:52:17.380-04:002013-07-06T15:52:17.380-04:00Thanks for the link. I'll check it out.Thanks for the link. I'll check it out.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.com