Today is a good day. In Memory of my Uncle.

[ScreamingMeemie]

I found out a while ago that I could apply to have my uncle's dishonorable discharge upgraded. He was drummed out of the Navy over 40 years ago after (from what we had found out from his friends after his death) humiliation, degradation and extreme interogation. This week the upgrade should go through. It may be small potatoes to some. To me it is too long coming for a man who honorably served his country as both a sailor, and later on, sheriff's deputy.

[Skittles]

1. you rock, SM

yes INDEED :thumbsup:

[lamp_shade]

2. You're a good niece, Meemie. Not small potatoes at all. I'm happy for you.

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. He was a terrific uncle...

He sent me 100 dollars in a birthday card when I was ten. I was rich. I loved him so much and only wish he really knew how much.

[LostinVA]

3. Oh good!!!!

[noiretextatique]

4. what a wonderful way to honor your uncle

:patriot:

[foxfeet]

5. Good on ya!

[Chovexani]

6. I'm glad to hear that.

My uncle was Air Force and flew under the radar, so to speak.

It's shameful that men and women that put their lives on the line are treated this way, plain and simple.

[wellstone dem]

7. Thanks to Meemie's uncle for his service to our country

and thanks to Meemie for seeing that justice is done.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

8. Yay!

He deserves it.

[mitchtv]

10. you go girl

what a great niece

[Starry Messenger]

11. That's wonderful.

:thumbsup:

[bluedawg12]

12. Well done! You all honored his memory.

Thank you for all who have suffered a similar fate.

[foxeyes2]

13. You made me tear up

Thank you for honoring your uncle in this way. This is true justice. So a big salute to Screamingmeemie and her uncle two American heroes.

[donco6]

14. The military service at my dad's funeral meant a lot to me.

It really was quite moving, and no one who served should be denied that opportunity.