Comments on: Wilbert and Nora

By: Audrey M. Blackmon

Audrey M. Blackmon — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:09:15 +0000

Hi Mike! I am Wilbert (Joe) and Nora’s first born daughter and have no idea how to express to you how you so perfectly expressed their ever lasting love for each other. Their Love and support did not stop there. Myself and my younger sister where always in that loop as well. They always thought first of us. Anything we wanted to do (within reason :-)), they supported and volunteered to be a helping part of whatever School, Sports or activity we where interested in. They gave us the gift of being ourselfs, we always had lots of fun activities together and grow stronger as a family with the sad times every family has. When we where young, Dad did not talk much about the war and when he was asleep in his chair, we had to be carful not to wake him, some of his war memories hauted him.
But those days have long ago faded. He soon became loving and warm with his new young family. He is in pretty darn healthy today and takes such good care of Mom.

Thank You for letting other people know our story. I’m sure, there are many, many families just like ours. So, keep doing what you do and we will keep you close to our hearts.

Audrey Blackmon

By: desiree

desiree — Tue, 25 May 2010 02:54:02 +0000

so precious mike….if only you could truly bottle it and people would drink it in, how beautiful this world would be….i have to believe that the people you are meeting along the way are the best gifts in you r day….you continue to make a difference mike and that is beautiful in itself……ps….we did “GMRAS” this weekend and thoughts of special memories past were shared amongst those that admire you mike for all you do….be safe my friend and still anticipate your midwest homecoming!

hugs, d

By: Kristi Cysewski

Kristi Cysewski — Mon, 24 May 2010 02:32:17 +0000

Thank you for such a tribute to my Great Uncle Wilbert and Great Aunt Nora. They mean so much to my family and I. Wilbert (W.J.) and Nora have been and will continue to be a major part in my life, as well as my families. I am so thankful that you had a chance to meet Wilbert, such a great man…… in many ways he is a lot like my Grandpa Gene who recently pasted away( Who was also in World War II). I miss him terribly!!! Wilbert and Gene were the best of brothers, pals, comrads and enemies (brotherly love I suppose). Great Uncle Wilert’s service and Granpa Gene’s service is the foundation that our country is based upon. Your blog brought to tears to my eyes…. Thank you.

By: Annie and Mike

Annie and Mike — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:57:53 +0000

Mike, I just read your article on Aunt Nora and Uncle Wilbert, and it truly brought tears to my eyes. We feel so blessed to have had you stay with us and have you meet them. Safe travels to you and we will be tracking you daily. Safe travels

By: Adele Bachman

Adele Bachman — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:05:52 +0000

These people are the ones that make up the base fabric of our country. They are the unknown wonderful people we all desire as neighbors. Thanks for ringing them out.

By: Suzi

Suzi — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:23:14 +0000

Beautiful!!!!

By: nancy

nancy — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:11:46 +0000

Your story of Wilbert and Nora very closely parallels my own parents. Also married in 1944 during a 3 day leave before he shipped off to Germany. My dad was a prisoner of war for a short time before being liberated. My mother also has health problems that make mobility and feeding herself difficult. My dad takes good care of her. I think these stories say a lot about our society then and now.

I appreciate your commitment to honor our military men and women. Take care and Godspeed.

By: Julia Scott

Julia Scott — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:57:14 +0000

I am the nurse at Prairie High School (I’m better known as Nurse Scott) and I am also an active reservist as a flight nurse in the AF Reserves at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Tacoma Washington. I cannot tell you how proud I was of be with the students who came out to cheer you on. I’m very involved with the school’s JROTC program and all the students know of my military service. Also, I was Jeremiah Johnson’s and Cedric Brun’s school nurse and readily and proudly have sponsored them on your web site. I am still keenly aware of the sacrifice they made for their country and I make sure that the current students at Prairie know about them. I was also very honored to see you and follow your progress daily. God Bless You with your journey – I will be deployed when you finish in the fall (deployment #5!) but you better believe I will be following your trek. You are a true inspiration to many.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:22:59 +0000

To see you reminding others, there is hope always.
Am so happy you seen love that never ages or fades
but only grows stronger as time passes

safe safe
Lori

By: Ellie Lizotte

Ellie Lizotte — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:43:35 +0000

Mike,
You are a true ambassador of hope for us, by sharing your encounters with those who are the heart of this great nation. This love that Wilbert and Nora have for each other is a lesson for us to show our appreciation and love everyday. I appreciate your insights into the lives you are touching and vice versa. What a glorious journey you are on. Stay Safe. ellie