I am also thinking about my friend, J.R. Hoffman. He served in the Army during World War II. He was one of the many waves of soldiers to land on Normandy.
I have too many friends from my youth who served and died in Viet Nam. One of them is J.R. Hoffman's son, David, my second cousin. I lost my childhood friend, Mark Haverland and Jr. High and high school friend, Richard Harrison. I lost 2 dear friends from Winfield High, Joe Willis and Terry Miller. They had already lost a classmate, Roger Byus. I knew him because he played football for Winfield. Gerry Simpson graduated from Buffalo High School. Robert (Bobby) Burdette was 2 years ahead of me at Poca High School.
The 60's weren't all fun and laughter. So I consider it a honor to have known all those who served and those who sacrificed their lives. I also want to honor my beloved friends who came home. There are many but Jim Cochran and Eddie Jividen are two of my favorites!
Photo: My dad, Harold Carr, on board the USS Waukesha, during WWII. I think he is such a handsome sailor. I love you daddy!
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