As I’ve posted before, I’m especially proud of my family, the McKain’s, for their sacrifices and dedication to the armed services of our country. I simply can’t imagine how my Grandmother felt to have her sons — Dean, Roland, Richard, Dallas, Max, Roscoe, Otis, Jack and Johnny, as well as a daughter-in-law (who served as a registered nurse) — in places such as North Africa, Korea, Sicily and so many other areas so far from home. Yet, she was quoted as saying, if needed, she would join them herself.
Wouldn’t it be awesome if today, we would all take a moment to personally thank those we know that have served, or are serving, our country?
(Photo — My Dad, Dallas McKain, and brother Max, stationed in Korea; my friend Alisa and son Patrick; Veterans program at Crothersville Cemetery)