The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - Honoring Rolland J. Hill

HE WOULD HAVE TURNED 98 TODAY BUT HE GAVE HIS LIFE IN NORMANDY AT 21 🥀

▪️The young man you see in the right picture is Rolland J. Hill. During WWII, he served with the 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division in Europe. He landed on Omaha Beach about a month after D-Day and gave his life on July 14th, 1944 in La Meauffe, Normandy.

Happy Birthday in heaven Rolland J. Hill, we will never forget you.

The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - The Gary Sinise Foundation Recognizes Don Rickles

The Gary Sinise Foundation recognizes legendary stand-up comedian, actor, and author, Don Rickles. After graduating from high school in 1944, Don enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for two years during World War II. After his time in the Navy, Rickles became a longtime performer in Bob Hope's USO shows.

The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - Honoring Air Force Capt. Ryan P. Hall

Honoring Air Force Capt. Ryan P. Hall who selflessly sacrificed his life nine years ago in Djibouti for our great Country. Please help me honor him so that he is not forgotten.