Last January, I was privileged to take the TEDx stage to share my “idea worth spreading.” It was a great experience and one that I will always remember. I am happy to say that the video of my TEDx talk has just been released and is available for viewing. It might help explain how it is that I am able to find all these stories about my ancestors. The link is below.
If you find any value in it, please take the time to like, comment or share. I’d love to hear what you think.
In observance of Memorial Day, we’re taking a few days off to reflect upon those who served and those we’ve lost. We’ll be back in the studio on Tuesday. Until then, here’s a repost of a blog from last year about some of the military men in my family:
From left to right:
My father, Edward J. Ondrasik, who, with the Eighth Air Force, flew 24 missions over Germany as a bombardier during WWII. We learned afterwards that he flew each of those 24 missions without a parachute as he could not fit into the bombardier compartment with it on. He died in 2009.
My uncle, Charles C. Parish, served as Lt. Commander in the US Navy. Was a pilot of a #2 F-4J (Phantom) during the Vietnam War. He was shot down over North Vietnam and declared Missing in Action in 1968. His status was changed to Killed in Action in 1973. His name is among the tens of thousands engraved on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC.
My maternal grandfather, Herman O. Parish, who, as captain and commanding officer received the Navy Cross and the Legion of Merit for services rendered during WWII. He retired as a US Navy Rear Admiral. He died in 1989.
We honor their memory and thank them for their service and sacrifice. As we do all who have given service to our country.
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