tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post2932479586727282633..comments2023-12-22T16:16:01.241-08:00Comments on Bruce and Margie's Full Time Journey: The Way We WereMargie M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10310100815284895284noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-68515106711930518812010-05-05T11:42:51.906-07:002010-05-05T11:42:51.906-07:00Thanks for sharing. I don't have many memorie...Thanks for sharing. I don't have many memories of Kent as I was only 10, but I remember my mom talking about it.<br /><br />Our son, Brandon, was unable to go into the Navy due to a 92% hearing loss in his left ear. He had numerous ear infections as a little guy. Our son, Jamie, did serve in the Army and did a tour in Iraq. It was definitely a hard time for all of us and a life changing event for Jamie.<br /><br />Be safe as you travel.Ali Workentinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536435759964406148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-9488397804918371442010-05-05T04:58:26.423-07:002010-05-05T04:58:26.423-07:00Thank goodness for yours and Bruce's good fort...Thank goodness for yours and Bruce's good fortune,I remember Kent State too, I was still flying in the Navy and was deployed on an aircraft carrier, when the news hit the ship, most of the young fliers like me could not understand why anyone who had the good fortune and finances to be in college, would be demonstating against anything, I share Bruce's fight with bad hearing, I am losing mine mine due to the proximatety to jet engine noise during my service years,They knew they had a problem and about a year before I got out we were all issued new helmets with ear protection built in, nobody asked about the previous 3 years we had been flying with glorified football helmets, Now when I filed for VA benefits,they said one ear was service related, but the other isn't , so my benefits were denied. Go Figure.I guess illegal immigrants are using up to much money so there is none left for vetrans benefits. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.Sam&Donna Weibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405315775347233295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-24366818913713323732010-05-04T22:58:24.949-07:002010-05-04T22:58:24.949-07:00Very interesting blog, Margie. Sorry about Bruce&...Very interesting blog, Margie. Sorry about Bruce's hearing problem, but I'm glad it kept him out of that disaster of a war! It brought back some memories for me too as I used to go to LA in the 60's to visit a Canadian friend who was in college. I used to listen to all of his friends and the big topic was what injury, or illness, they could manufacture to get a 4F rating. The guys that did get 4F were treated as heroes!! It was a strange time!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-24313810103186660812010-05-04T20:07:58.097-07:002010-05-04T20:07:58.097-07:00Beautiful story and very moving. That was such a v...Beautiful story and very moving. That was such a volitile time in our history. I grew up in Columbus, Georgia which is next door to Fort Benning. I remember so well neighbors leaving for Viet Nam and some never returning. <br /><br />I am so glad your story is blessed one!! I love happy endings. <br /><br />Mike & Gerri (happytrails)<br />http://freedom2roll.blogspot.comHappytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604892750805362197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-41051516994919850942010-05-04T19:41:57.852-07:002010-05-04T19:41:57.852-07:00Wow I remember it so well... I had so many friends...Wow I remember it so well... I had so many friends who went over and never came home... and those who did come home were scared mentally. A terrible time in history indeed. I am happy for you that Bruce didn't have to go... In those days 4-F was a good thing. Have a great day my friend!<br />Travel Safe<br />Donnasquawmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814752309515986976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-11850239472140335302010-05-04T18:52:05.160-07:002010-05-04T18:52:05.160-07:00Thank you for this post, Margie. Very moving!Thank you for this post, Margie. Very moving!Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299557482858328213.post-50223151209288726022010-05-04T15:38:55.510-07:002010-05-04T15:38:55.510-07:00Very moving Story!! Thank you for sharing it. Bruc...Very moving Story!! Thank you for sharing it. Bruce and Walker have something in common ..hearing loss..you and me ..weight control..I know there are some jokes in there about us all hanging out together..lol.. You have to smile with our lives..<br /><br />Hugs..Cindy and WalkerCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605869260096318108noreply@blogger.com