On this Memorial Day, my thoughts are as always on my maternal grandfather, Gilbert Ernest Roberts, and two of his brothers who lost their lives while serving in WWII.
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| Edmund, Gilbert, and Wilbert Roberts ©Cheri Hudson Passey |
Edman George Roberts -Officially declared dead July 11, 1944
Gilbert Ernest Roberts - Killed in Action 29, Sept. 1944
Wilbert Lewis Roberts -Killed in Action 1 Oct. 1944
Remembering their sacrifice for our freedom.
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Cheri, I can't imagine losing three sons in the war! Such a terrible loss for all your family. We are all in their debt.
ReplyDeleteThere were two other brothers serving as well and they were sent home after the deaths. To sent 5 sons to war and lose 3. Unbelievable pain. Thanks so much for reading my post and leaving your comment. Hope you had a wonderful day!
DeleteCheri, just saw you on Geneabloggers! Wow. I know a celebrity! Keep on posting!
ReplyDeleteAww...thanks Colleen! They should spotlight you next!
DeleteSuch a sad thing to happen to these "boys", but I cannot begin to imagine of the pain your family endured. It reminds me of the movie "The Fighting Sullivans" The similarities are amazing. Tami Owens
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sad story too! Thanks for reading and commenting, Tami. I really do appreciate it!
DeleteHi Cheri, I love genealogy, and I love reading genealogy blogs. I don't currently have a genealogy blog, though I've recently started a blog on which I intend to share family stories and childhood memories (among other things).
ReplyDeleteWow, your family sacrificed much for the cause of freedom! I can't even begin to imagine the pain of such incredible loss. We owe a great debt to men like the Roberts.
Blessings,
Patti
Patti, thanks so much for reading my post and commenting! So many suffered due to the lose of loved ones. A hard thing to even comprehend. Good luck with your blog!
DeleteTami Owens mentioned The Fighting Sullivans. That is our family's annual Memorial Day film. From 1944, it's the story of the Sullivan family of Waterloo, Iowa, who lost all 5 of their sons, when their submarine went down in the Pacific. Some families paid a price I cannot even comprehend.
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