I think it's wonderful that so many genea-bloggers spent time this Memorial Day weekend writing tributes to their family members who have served in the armed forces . I don't come from a line of military families, at least not that I know of. Both of my grandfathers were born in Poland in 1884 and immigrated to the U.S. in the 1900-1910 time frame. They were too old to serve in the military in WWI. I may have a long line of distinguished ancestors who served in the armies of Poland/Austria/Russia but I don't have access to any of those records or the ability to translate them even if I did. I do have two uncles and two second cousins who served in WWII and a brother who served two tours of duty in the Vietnam conflict. But as far as I know that's it for military service in my family.
But on this Memorial Day I would like to take a moment to remember one particular member of my family, my uncle, Edward Lasky. I don't know much about his miliary service other than that he was a part of the D-Day landing at Normandy. He survived the battle and the war and came home with a bride from France. He picked a real character when he picked Renee for a wife. She's one of those outspoken types with a heart of gold. Here is their wedding picture:
Eddie and Renee Lasky, October 1945
Here's a newspaper clipping that tells an interesting story about him. It was written the week he died though it's not an obituary. Click on the image below to view larger.
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To Uncle Eddie and all the men and women who have served our country with honor, I salute you.
