This is the time of year when many veteran groups have their reunions. I just received a brief report about one— the 297th Engineer Combat Battalion"s WWII group. The event was conducted near Nashville, TN in Owensboro, KY. Only eight veterans were able to attend this year (and that's pretty good considering the age of those involved) but they were joined by around 50 family members, so the total number was very impressive. I'm amazed at how much family members of WWII veterans really care about the wartime service of their relative.
I'm told by one of the planners of the event that it was really a wonderful time. The thing that impressed me the most was what happened when the group attended a performance at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The performers called out every 297th veteran's name during the show, to great applause. Then, everyone sang patriotic songs, while all other military veterans in attendance were asked to stand up and be recognized.
This is what is so great about America.
