Our Precious Gift

We are currently looking up more information on Earl B. Rose, Jr. and hopefully we will have more information about him.  Thanks to Matt’s sister for doing all of the digging.  Also I have been contacted by a couple more people and I am waiting on their stories now to be added to the page.  Keep checking back for updates and passing the site along to people that may find it of interest.  I am still waiting to hear back from the news station in Louisiana so maybe can get a little more exposure.  Keep your fingers crossed they decide to do a piece on it.

We have a little more information on Earl B Rose Jr. 

Kentucky Birth Index 1011-1999

Earl B Rose Jr.

23 Nov 1911

Madison Co. KY.

Mothers Name: Rebecca Cosby

Volume #140

Certificate #55799

Volume Year 1911

Chrissy is going to try and find out some information on his Mom and hopefully track down more people in the family tree.  Thank you Chrissy, this could not have been done without you.  I am also waiting on a couple of responses to emails I sent out.  So continue to pass the word and keep your fingers crossed.

A friend of mine that I graduated high school with, hi Donovan, has forwarded the interview to one of the local television stations in Louisiana and they seem like they might be interested in getting to word out for us in my hometown.  It would just be amazing to get the story out in Louisiana.  When I graduated high school several of our friends went into the military and a lot of them were sent to Desert Storm back in the 90’s.  I also have an Uncle that has already served in Iraq. 

It just amazes me that so many people care so much about the site and want to help get the word out.  Thank you Donovan for taking the time to help with spreading the word, it really means a lot to me.

Just wanted to make everyone aware of the new category on the sidebar “Photos sent to Our Precious Gift”  This is a collection of photos that are being sent to us.  Please send photos along with your story when possible.  It can be a picture from then or now or both.

Thanks to Matt’s sister, the wiz at genealogy, she found information on Earl Rose for us.

U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead 1939-1945

Earl B Rose Jr.

Male, White, Protestant

Cemetery Name: Any private cemetery in KY.

Disposition: According to next of kin.

Service Branch: Army

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Service #: 449418

We are still interested in finding his surviving family so if you have any information please let us know.  I have a couple of emails going out to people I think might be able to help us.

Thanks Chrissy for all of your hard work. 

I am very honored to include Jim Schueckler, the founder of The Virtual Wall to the site.  Although Mr. Schueckler did not receive a Purple Heart I feel that he as made such a contribution to those that have I wanted to include him on the site.  Please look on the side bar for his stories under “Stories from Jim Schueckler” and a link to “The Virtual Wall” Thank you Mr. Schueckler for provided to wall and allowing us to link to your page.

If anyone has any information about Earl B Rose, Jr. please contact me.  A gentleman has contacted me to help him find any information about Earl B. Rose, Jr.  His purple heart was purchased at a thrift store and the man that bought it wants to return it to his family.  The name was engraved on the back of the Purple Heart but that is all of the information he has about it.  I will keep everyone updated if we find out any more information.

I have just added the 250th name to the site.  Thanks for all of your emails and contributions to the site.  I hope you are enjoying the site and finding out some information.

I have actual written an 8,000 word summary with photos of my experiences in Vietnam in 1966 and the combat wound I received.    I have it posted on my web site and ncourage you to see and read it.  The link to it is provided below.  When the link is opened, one needs to scroll to the bottom and read from the beginning that way.  It’s like reading a book starting with the last chapter and reading in reverse order.  You may want to post the link to my site on yours.

Here is the link http://pfafftown.blogspot.com/search/label/Vietnam and thank you Mr. Mabe for your contribution to the site.