And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Dad was one of eight Marines on the cover of Life. They had all reupped for a 2nd tour to Korea. The associated article did deride the men. Back when the media applauded fighting communism.
Evangelo Klonis is the correct name and he opened his San Francisco Street tavern in Santa Fe early 70's. His son Nick is now at the helm. https://www.evangeloscocktaillounge.com/
Smoking US govt. issued Lucky straights.
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DeleteUSMC grunt in WW-2.
ReplyDeleteThat was taken at Iwo if memory serves.
DeleteI believe that you are correct.
DeleteAngelos Klonis Iconic greek immigrant .They also made a US stamp with him
ReplyDeleteDad was one of eight Marines on the cover of Life. They had all reupped for a 2nd tour to Korea.
ReplyDeleteThe associated article did deride the men. Back when the media applauded fighting communism.
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DeleteFilthy commie software edited my text again.
I’m reading Eugene Sledge’s book, With the Old Breed. Those Marines were some tough troops.
ReplyDeleteBack in the day, Americans were tough and patriotic. Not today.
DeleteSledgehammer's (his nickname) book is one of the BEST WWII books I've ever read.
DeleteI would like to read "helmet for my pillow" by
DeleteRobert Leckie as well.
Evangelo Klonis is the correct name and he opened his San Francisco Street tavern in Santa Fe early 70's. His son Nick is now at the helm.
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