I would like to personally thank the men & women of the American Armed Services who have given so much of themselves to defending our nation, and giving freedom to those without.
The Norman Rockwell Painting "To Make Men Free (1943)" speaks volumes. Throughout the history of our nation we have had citizens who have stepped up and served our country with valor and honor. The American Soldier is often an Ambassador of our nation, being the first American people meet. Our Armed Forces have fought many battles....but never for territory, always for freedom.
I would like to thank the members of my family who have had a long history of serving our country in Uniform:
Sgt.Stephen C Pearson 9th Indiana Inf.Co.D 1861-1865 Union
Pvt. Peter Wiseman 73rd Indiana Inf. Co.F 1861-1865 Union- POW Libby Prison
Cpl. Delbert Pearson 4th Oregon Inf Co.2 National Guard 1910-25
Sgt. Paul Pearson US Army 1942-1945 Africa Campaign,Europe Campaign
Uncle Gary US Army 1976-1980
Uncle John US Navy 1985-1993
Uncle Corey US Navy 1984-04 Retired
My sister US Army 1999-2006
Thank you for your service.
