Want to share something with everyone....

Kendra

Kendra

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Considering how patriotic everyone on this board is, I wanted to share a small story as we get closer to the 4th of July.

An amazing woman died at the age of 94, 2 weeks ago, after surviving WWII, the Battan death march, a POW for 2 years and Korea. She was the first Woman Colonel in the Army and still, to date, the most decorated woman in the history of the United States Army.

A strong and dedicated woman. She will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Ceremony on July 2nd. I have attached one of the many articles that came out upon the announcement of her death.


I am proud to say that she was my Aunt, and a big part of my life.

I don't want to get sappy, but as we get closer to the 4th, I figured this was something that everyone could appreciate.

http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/150/obituaries/Ruby_Bradley_94_highly_decorated_Army_nurse+.shtml

http://harrisonheritage.com/adbc/bradley.htm

Hey, no need for posts back on this, I am not looking for support, I just felt compelled to share this because of the amazing woman she was.....
 
Kendra,

I know you stated "no posts", but must say, I am truly sorry for your families loss.

The military was very good to my family and still is. My father - AF for 33 years. Myself - AF for 20 years. Oldest son is in the AF now and is a 1st LT, flying over IRAQ right now. Youngest son (3rd of 3) is in the Army infantry.

Women of the military such as your Aunt was, deserve our highest praise and prayers. God Bless Her.

Reed
 
Reed,

Thanks for the reply. I may have said no replies, but I'm not going to say I don't appreciate them anyway. I just don't want people to think I'm looking for attention!!

Even though she was 94, she had been through so much, none of us expected her death. It was a tremendous loss, so thank you for the kind words.
 
Kendra,
Your Aunt was a great Lady who gets my upmost respect. She was highly decorated and deservedly so. Its people like your Aunt who make this a great country.

Your Aunt cared and that is very important. Just like the Firemen and woman and all others who died here in trying to save lives at the WTC collapse these people should never be forgotten.

I know you said not to post and I respect that. I just had to post something after reading those articles about your Aunt. She makes me proud to be an AMERICAN.
 
KENDRA,

My mother passed over a year ago at age 99 and I found the following helpful. Also keep in mind that these ladies lived through the "Great Depression", which was hell.

A Word of Consolation

If a tiny baby coud think, it would be afraid of birth. To leave the only world it has known would seem a kind of death. But immediately after birth the child would find itself in loving arms, showered with affection and cared for at every moment. Surely the baby would say, "I was foolish to doubt God's Plan for me. This is a beautiful life."

For the Christian, passing through death is really a birth into a new and better world. Those who are left behind should not grieve as if there were no hope. Life is changed, not taken away. Our dear ones live on, in a world beautiful beyond anything we can imagine. With Jesus and Mary they await the day when they will welcome us with joy.

"Do not grieve too much," they say to us. "We are living and are still with you."

For those who have been faithful, O Lord, life is not ended, but merely changed; and when this earthly abode idissolves, an eternal dwelling place awaits them in heaven.
DAN COSGROVE
 
i must echo all of the sentiments above and i know she will be sadly missed but what i got from those two stories was that she was a tremendous woman and she had a great sense of humour
it just came through in her "quotes".

she must of been great fun to be around and i think thats how i would remember her.....

paul.
 
Kendra,
I'm sure she was as proud of you as are of her. She sounds like a wonderful person and a great American. Are you coming out to the DC area for the ceremony? Arlington is beautiful, and if you have the opportunity, a service like that is a very moving and patriotic tribute to those who have served our country.

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Beth
 
Thanks again to everyone.

Beth, I'll be arriving on the 30, and staying the week. I was born and spent the early part of my childhood in Falls Church VA. So, we have all of the remaining family flying in for the service there at Arlington. I still have one or two family members there in McLean. I am looking forward to spending time there again. Been a long time. They put her jacket up at the Smithsonian, so I am definitely making the trip one of those days to see it. The death notice will be in the Washington Post on the 23rd. Should be quite the showing for a Military funeral. She has met every president, except for the current Bush, since oh.... Truman!

Paul,

She was as sharp as a tack. Did have a great sense of humor. SHe had no fear of calling it like it was, and that is what I'll probably miss the most! Once a Colonel, always a Colonel!

Dan,

Thanks for the words of consolation. They ring very true.
 
Kendra

Have been setting at my desk trying to think of something to say-I am at a loss for words-Take care and have a safe trip-Gods Speed.

David
 
Kendra,
I'll keep the paper for you. We get it daily. In fact, if you want the whole copy, let me know and I'll save the day's issue.

Beth
 
Thank you Beth, they already ran the Obituary a few weeks ago, so it will just be the Death announcement. It shouldn't be very long, just stating her name, and when and where the funeral services will be held. I would appreciate you keeping it for me. The title shouldn't be hard to find, "Colonel Ruby G. Bradley, US Army Retired," and I made sure they said she was a 50+ year falls church resident. 'Cause she was, and proud of it.....

David, No sweat, just sharing your thoughts is enough!
 
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