Sixty Years Ago Today - WWII

“World War II, also known as the Second World War, was by far the bloodiest, most expensive, and most significant war in modern history, estimated to have cost more than all previous wars in history combined. The conflict began on September 1, 1939 (by most Western accounts) and lasted until 1945, involving the majority of the world's countries. Virtually all countries that participated in World War I were involved in World War II.”

(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II)

World War II would begin with the Hitler’s invasion of Poland. Six years and one day later, the Japanese would sign the treaty to end World War II on the decks of the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945.

For this family, we can boast two Veterans of that great conflict. My father Gene D. Costales and my father-in-law Lorrin E. Smith. To these and other WWII Vets our heartfelt thanks and endless graditude. ;-) GC

PS God Bless America. Katrina is gone, I'll be donating blood when I get the chance. ;-) GC

And after the strife of war begins the strife of peace. - Carl Sandberg