Veteran's Day

In 1946, my Uncle Daryl was to have received three medals in recognition of his service in World War II. For some unknown reason, it was overlooked at the time. Two weeks ago this was corrected.


Officers from the Navy drove four hours from Houston to Tyler, to award these long forgotten medals. The colors were honored and The Watch was read. Thank you to Daryl and all of our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

The Watch

For twenty years
This sailor has stood the watch
While some of us were in our bunks at night

This sailor stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade

This shipmate stood the watch
Yes, even before some of us were born into this world

This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history

This shipmate stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there

Needing his guidance and help

Needing that hand to hold during those hard times

But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch for twenty years

He stood the watch so that we, our families and

Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, each and every night

Knowing that a sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say,

"Shipmate, the watch stands relieved

Relieved by those You have trained, guided, and lead

Shipmate you stand relieved. We have the watch."

Boatswain. Standby to pipe the side. Shipmate's going Ashore.

Happy Veteran's Day.