tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post6461573202575228678..comments2018-12-16T03:18:27.834-08:00Comments on Doug Johnston --- A Little Of This And A Little Of That: My Step Father, My American HeroDoug Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08051653518327340558noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post-41098426474786102712009-05-26T05:47:01.480-07:002009-05-26T05:47:01.480-07:00What a wonderful post Doug! I am so grateful for t...What a wonderful post Doug! I am so grateful for those who have served my country so bravely and valiantly. My father, who is 78, served in the Korean War. I gave him a big hug yesterday in thanks.Why Not? Because I Said So!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12875366296917497497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post-8088337419867948852009-05-24T23:25:20.869-07:002009-05-24T23:25:20.869-07:00Thanks for sharing that, Doug. I have a soft spot ...Thanks for sharing that, Doug. I have a soft spot for soldiers, too.Lovely Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499584526113230871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post-32399443829627068332009-05-24T22:13:55.478-07:002009-05-24T22:13:55.478-07:00Thank you for this touching tribute to the fine so...Thank you for this touching tribute to the fine soldiers who have given and still give so much for our country. My father is a veteran of the Korean War. He is my hero. <br /><br />I hope we can all pause and express our gratitude for the freedoms and blessings we enjoy, and for the many men and women who fought and still fight for these freedoms.<br /><br />Beautiful blog.Michele Ashman Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659040170111203879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post-85263818960197014262009-05-24T18:45:05.322-07:002009-05-24T18:45:05.322-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Doug Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983247968417757065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post-33358294596277631642009-05-24T18:45:04.176-07:002009-05-24T18:45:04.176-07:00Ladies thanks. My dad was one of the best men ever...Ladies thanks. My dad was one of the best men ever. He died of esophagus cancer in 2000. <br /><br />He never missed any of my sporting events, never missed anything I did. He is a true hero.Doug Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10983247968417757065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post-49163619857372526362009-05-24T18:25:55.228-07:002009-05-24T18:25:55.228-07:00I was touched by the u-tube presentations. My frie...I was touched by the u-tube presentations. My friend's husband served 2 tours in Vietnam as a helicopter rescue pilot. The bravery of these men are unpresidented. Thank you for sharing the experience of your step-father.JoAnn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912370017952648306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post-20500075793033945892009-05-24T13:09:38.296-07:002009-05-24T13:09:38.296-07:00I love this post, Doug. My father was in the Army ...I love this post, Doug. My father was in the Army and later the National Guard. He served two tours in Viet Nam, so it makes me even more grateful for all those who serve to protect out wonderful nation. They deserve a lot more recognition than they get.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714394723532487643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590635369505428082.post-70293721138000893982009-05-24T12:52:30.391-07:002009-05-24T12:52:30.391-07:00I thank God every day for the brave men and women ...I thank God every day for the brave men and women who fight to preserve our nation and the Constitution. Thank you to your step-father, Doug. What an amazing man and lesson in patriotism to each of us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986635883342034311noreply@blogger.com