Ben and Calvin

This blog is about my dad, Ben, and his twin brother, Calvin. Both served in the Pacific during WWII. Calvin was killed in New Guinea, not in combat, but in an accident while unloading supplies from a barge. My grandmother saved all of the letters they wrote home from the beginning to the end. I read them when I was younger, but after reading them again recently I realized what an absolute treasure they are. I created this blog to be able to share them with family and friends.

Friday, July 28, 2017

Anna Hargis, Jan 7, 1946

Ben, Jan 25, 1946

Blount County War Memorial

Calvins name as it appears on the

Blount County War Memorial at the

Blount County Court House.

East Tennessee War Memorial

Calvins name as it appears on the East Tennessee

War Memorial on the Worlds Fair Park in Knoxville, Tn.

Listed in the Blount County section.

His name appears on the 2nd pillar to the right of the center walkway.

(Behind the word Veterans)

It's the 1st pillar listing World War II names.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

And a Final Note

If I could send a letter to heaven to these two,
it might sound something like this.

1. I love you.

2. I miss you.

3. The words 'Thank you for your service'
are not nearly big enough.

And to my sweet uncle:
Yes. Your heifers were pretty.