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Publishing Reflections: Learning Life's Lessons was a dream come true. I had long wanted to publish a book. As a "big sister" I wanted to share my reflections on life with others, especially with young people. Reflections allowed me to combine both ambitions.
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Gold Star Family Tribute
“I never met “Uncle Albert.” He’s my uncle through marriage. He died before I was married. In fact, he died before my husband, Joseph Young, was born. Yet, whenever I think of Uncle Albert, tears come to my eyes.
Uncle Albert was the son of Fred and Josephine Young of Craftsbury, Vermont. Joseph’s father Henry A. Young was the eldest son. The only living sibling of Albert is Viola Reil, who still lives in Craftsbury. Uncle Albert Young was shot down on a bombing mission over Germany on September 30, 1944 during World War II.
He was a Staff Sergeant in the 457th Bomb Group, which was stationed in England as part of the Eighth Air Force. It was on Mission Number 129 that he was shot down….”
That is the beginning of the brief tribute I wrote for my husband’s uncle to be included in the Tribute to Gold Star Families Event to be held at the Elks Lodge in Derby Vermont on Saturday, May 23, 2009. While this is not an author event, I plan to attend out of respect for my husband’s family, to honor our fallen uncle.
Gold Star Families are those who have lost family members during a war. The event is sponsored by Scott and Penny Wheeler and family and Vermont’s Northland Journal, along with members of the Elks in Derby, Vermont.
For more information on the event, or to find out about those who lost their lives and are being remembered at the event, log on to http://www.northlandjournal.com/ .
My latest story –
The Lonesome Tree – First in a You Can Draw the Pictures Series
The Lonesome Tree launched on August 30, 2008 at the Author Event in Newport, Vermont.
Freddie Fir is a scrawny balsam fir tree who wants to be a Christmas tree. Will he ever be chosen as a Christmas tree? Will he ever live his dream?
Read The Lonesome Tree to find out if Freddie becomes a Christmas tree - and draw your own pictures to the story!
It’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas. You can order your copies now!
The Lonesome Tree is only available through the author. Contact Jeannine at Reflections@gmtmom.com to find out how to get your copies. ($5.50 each, plus shipping & handling)
What are people saying about The Lonesome Tree?
"I love your story about "The Lonesome Tree"! ... I would like to get a few more copies. My friend's daughter is having a birthday soon, and I think my two niece's kids would also very much enjoy it. Therefore, would you be able to send 3 more?" (DM)
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