Today is the anniversary of D-Day in France during WWII

Today is the anniversary of D-Day in France during WWII

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

My morning conversation with Mrs. Sun. Mrs. Sun struggled to awaken this morning. But a fresh cup of coffee finally did the trick. #OBX June 6, 2017. I got up early at 5:45 - 6 a.m.

Today is the anniversary of D-Day in France during WWII.

Yes - as I listen to the waves, I remember that today is the anniversary of D-Day in France during WWII.

And I listen in silence so that I may hear the waves clearly speak for all the silent voices of the past.

I say a morning prayer for the folks many decades ago, who made it possible that I can sit by a tranquil seashore all these years later. I do not take it for granted and I will never forget. I pay homage to those who made it possible. Many of them left a simple young life, full of the future and a life of possibilities ahead of them, from my hometown - and they never came home.

I say a prayer for my Dad who served in the Pacific. I say a prayer for my friends who served in Vietnam while I was stationed stateside. All I could was worry - and pray. I say a prayer for my friends who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.  I say a prayer for the continued loss of life in London to the forces of sheer madness.

God bless those brave souls who served at D-Day, for their sense of duty and for their sacrifice so many decades ago. I am simply at a loss to imagine the terror, sense of duty, fate and destiny, and the fear.

All we can do now is pray and live a full life - to do honor for their sacrifice. And never-ever forget...

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On Memorial Day Charles Harrison, Walter Groomes, and Doug Battaglini shared thoughts about Vietnam

 

On Memorial Day Charles Harrison, Walter Groomes, and Doug Battaglini shared thoughts about Vietnam

On Memorial Day about 25 folks gathered at the Carroll Co. Vietnam Memorial, at the corner of Willis and Court Streets, in Westminster, Md.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Westminster Md. - by Kevin Dayhoff

This year, about 25 folks gathered at the Carroll County Vietnam Memorial, at the corner of Willis and Court Streets, in Westminster, Md. right after the Westminster Memorial Day ceremonies at the Westminster Cemetery May 29, 2017 in Westminster.

For several decades, a number of folks have gathered there, every year on Memorial Day, for an impromptu ceremony at the large black granite memorial with the names of the 18 fellow Carroll countian friends, neighbors and loved ones who gave their lives in the service of our country during the Vietnam War.

This year, Carroll County marked its 150th continuous annual observance of Memorial Day with a parade and ceremonies at the Westminster Cemetery. The annual tradition was first organized by Mary Bostwick Shellman on May 30, 1868.

In May 2008, local writer and historian Carrie Ann Knauer reported, “As best anyone can estimate, 182 Carroll countians have lost their lives in the armed services during conflicts since 1917. But tracking exactly how many have died — particularly those in earlier wars in America’s history — is a difficult task, according to a local historian.”

The Carroll County Maryland Vietnam Memorial Park at the corner of Willis and Court Street, next to the historic Courthouse was dedicated on May 28, 1990. Every year at the Carroll County Vietnam Memorial, we remember those who gave their lives and try to give them a voice.

This year, in a moving tribute about the war and how Vietnam veterans were treated after the war, Vietnam combat veteran Walter Pete Groomes poignantly shared some thoughts, with our keynote speaker Charles Harrison, and my Westminster High School Class of 1971 classmate Doug Battaglini.

Both Battaglini and Groomes are held in high regard in the community for their leadership roles. They serve as a rock or many Vietnam-era veterans, whether they served in county, or like this writer, stateside.

After the war, Harrison continued to serve in the FBI, a leader in the Carroll County NAACP, volunteer leadership roles with a community focus group that served in an advisory role in the selection of a new Westminster police chief in the early 2000s, and as an Orphan Court Judge, to mention a few of his accomplishments.

In Vietnam, be served as a Captain in the U.S. Army as helicopter pilot. His service earned him the Bronze Star.

The comments of Groomes, Battaglini, and Harrison, tied-in with the moving remarks by Carroll County State’s Attorney Brian DeLeonardo, the day before at the annual Pleasant Valley Memorial Day ceremonies. In a moving presentation, DeLeonardo spoke about his late Dad, who served in Vietnam. His Dad succumbed a number of years ago, at age 49, to complications of his exposure to Agent Orange during the war. 

What many attending the ceremonies found particularly moving was his explanation, that for decades most Vietnam veterans never spoke of the war, or their service to our country. This came as a result of the way most Vietnam veterans were treated with disdain and scorn by much of society, and especially the anti-war demonstrators.

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My upcoming story this Sunday, May 21, 2017, will be on Sgt. Joe Oreto - http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2017/05/my-upcoming-story-this-sunday-may-21.html Biên Hòa Memories # 32 - Biên Hòa Air Base 1960-1970 – VNAF May 15, 2017

Time Flies by Kevin Dayhoff: “This Memorial Day we remember the service and sacrifice of Joseph Oreto” http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/ph-cc-dayhoff-052117-20170520-column.html The Black Horse Regiment first arrived in South Vietnam at Vung Tau on September 7, 1966. It was engaged in heavy combat and took heavy casualties throughout the balance of the war.

Joseph Anthony Oreto was one of 730 members of the ACR lost in Vietnam. He was 21-years old when he died for our country on April 13, 1969.

Oreto was stationed at the Bien Hoa Air Base, about 16-miles above Saigon and killed in Tay Ninh Province up along the Cambodian border, during Operation Toan Thang II. Otherwise known as the defense of Saigon, the objective was a search and clear operation to discourage North Vietnamese Army campsites and rocket positions within striking distance of Saigon.

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150th annual Westminster Memorial Day parade and ceremonies

150th annual Westminster Memorial Day parade and ceremonies. May 29, 2017 Monday

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The annual pig weigh-in and tagging for the Carroll County 4-H FFA Fair

The annual pig weigh-in and tagging for the Carroll County 4-H FFA Fair - for the purpose of measuring the beginning weight in order to gauge the rate of gain. 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program at the the Carroll County Ag Center. April 5, 2017

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It was beautiful day for Caroline and me to walk along the Wakefield Valley Trail

It was beautiful day for Caroline and me to walk along the Wakefield Valley Trail. We especially enjoyed that someone had chalked a series of commentaries on the walk and it was also great to see Jacki Reiff and Henry Reiff along the trail. 18Apr2017 Tues.

At noon today, I attended an excellent Historical Society of Carroll County Box Lunch Talk, "Carroll County and the Great War for Civilization"

At noon today, I attended an excellent Historical Society of Carroll County Box Lunch Talk, "Carroll County and the Great War for Civilization," by Jay Graybeal, at Grace Lutheran Church, Tuesday, April 18, 2017. 

It was 100 years ago that the "doughboys" of Carroll County went off to fight in the "war to end all wars." Former HSCC Executive Director Jay Graybeal explores Carroll Countians' roles along the Mexican border and in Europe, civilian war efforts at home, and Armistice Day in Carroll County. http://hsccmd.org/events/box-lunch-talks-4/

At noon today, I attended an excellent Historical Society of Carroll County Box Lunch Talk, "Carroll County and the Great War for Civilization"

At noon today, I attended an excellent Historical Society of Carroll County Box Lunch Talk, "Carroll County and the Great War for Civilization," by Jay Graybeal, at Grace Lutheran Church, Tuesday, April 18, 2017. 

It was 100 years ago that the "doughboys" of Carroll County went off to fight in the "war to end all wars." Former HSCC Executive Director Jay Graybeal explores Carroll Countians' roles along the Mexican border and in Europe, civilian war efforts at home, and Armistice Day in Carroll County. http://hsccmd.org/events/box-lunch-talks-4/

Thanks to our sponsors Jiffy Mart and Carroll County Maryland Office of Tourism for their generous support! For more information call 410-848-6494 x200.

Caroline and I attended the Sat. eve. Grace Lutheran Church service.

Caroline and I attended the Sat. eve. Grace Lutheran Church service. We really liked Pastor Martha's sermon. 25Mar2017

Miss Piggy is feasting on an almost empty jar of peanut butter

Miss Piggy is feasting on an almost empty jar of peanut butter, which was cut in half so that she could clean it up before we put the jar in the recycling bin. 22Mar2017

Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll St.

Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll St. in Westminster, Md. Pastor Kevin Clementson shared with us his thoughts about the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan  woman at Jacob's well... John 4: 5-42. 19Mar2017

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At the March 8, 2017 '2017 Lenten Midweek Worship Service, at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster

Kayla Sherfey did a great job sharing her "Reflection on growing in Faith through worship leadership," at the March 8, 2017 '2017 Lenten Midweek Worship Service, at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. The message of this service is "Baptism and beyond, Rediscovering Luther's Small Catechism."

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Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster - the first Sunday in Lent. www.gracelc.org

Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster - the first Sunday in Lent.  www.gracelc.org A welcome and necessary brief break in the never-ending war against hunger, poverty, the intellectually stunted and the artistry disinclined. 4March2017

Pastor Kevin Clementson spoke to us about the expectations of having a life in Christ. In a message that highlights "This is not what I signed-up for," he shared that sometimes in our walk of faith, we are tempted and things do not go as planned. The hope for a perfect life often leads to disappointment.

This reinforces one of my foundation beliefs that our success in life greatly depends on how we respond positively to setbacks and  dissapointment.

Westminster Fire Dept. and Md. State Police respond to single vehicle accident west of Westminster

Westminster Fire Dept. and Md. State Police respond to single vehicle accident west of Westminster. Feb. 27, 2017 Chaplain/PIO3

Monday evening, Feb. 27, 2017, at approx. 8:36 p.m., units from Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. were alerted to respond to an accident at Rte. 140 and Rte. 97 north - Littlestown Pike. Upon arrival they found a single vehicle accident into the guard rail in the eastbound lane of Rte. 140.

After exracation a single patient was transported by Medic 39 to Shock Trauma. Accident remains under investigation by the Md State Police. No first responders were hurt in the response.

[Sta 3 EMS] 20:36 CT:VEHICLE COLLISION RT 140 / RT 97-LITTLESTOWN  BOX:0331 DUE: X39 E31 Chief3

Chaplain/PIO3 Feb. 27, 2017

On Feb. 27, 2017 the Westminster Fire Dept. and Md. State Police responded to single vehicle accident west of Westminster.  http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2017/02/westminster-fire-dept-and-md-state.html 

Monday night dinner at Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1

Monday night dinner at Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1. Spicy jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage... 27Feb2017

IL Choro Della Bella Voce Grace Lutheran Church Feb. 26, 2016

IL Choro Della Bella Voce Grace Lutheran Church Feb. 26, 2016 The Children's Chorus of Carroll County have joined us for our church service this morning. 

Les Petites Voix Grace Lutheran Church Feb. 26, 2016

Les Petites Voix Grace Lutheran Church Feb. 26, 2016

Les Petites Voix Grace Lutheran Church Feb. 26, 2016

Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church. 19Feb2017

Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church. 19Feb2017 These days, pastors are about as apprehensive as a long-tailed cat in a  room full of rocking chairs. "But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:44 In a time if high anxiety, we are called upon to be the facilitators of reconciliation. God works through us to bring healing and reconciliation to a broken world. well, anyway, that's what I heard and I am sticking with it. Just saying.

Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church

Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. Today's message come from Matthew 5: 21-37. Pastor Clementson advises us, "Think about our words and always use our kind words." 12Feb2017 www.gracelc.org

Welcome to the Sunday church service and Sunday school with Pastor Kevin at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster

Welcome to the Sunday church service and Sunday school with Pastor Kevin at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster 5Feb2017 www.gracelc.org