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I saw our Flag today, The colors were faded looking a little tired but still standing strong and proud in the summer wind. It reminded me of the Sons and Daughters of yesterday’s America who stood for my freedom years before I was born free in America. Over time many may have faded away but the glory and honor of their service to America will never fade. I saw our Flag today it flew bravely in the wind a bit tattered and worn but it's colors still strong , and proud over America. It flies for the Sons and Daughters of America who fought for my freedom, battle tested and hardened to stand against the forces that would take away my freedom. Like a battle flag they too stand in great pride and honor, battle scared , proud and selfless in their dedication to America and the freedom they protected. I saw a flag today. The colors were bright, strong and proud as it embraced in silence and great honor a fallen hero. An American Hero who stood up and made a commitment to duty, to our America and gave all to insure countless generations will live on in American freedom. Born in freedom and fallen in battle they will ever rest in the arms and hearts of a free and grateful America. I saw a flag pole today. It flew no glory but stood silently in the wind empty and alone for the absence of our colors. It reminded me of the Sons and Daughters of America who stood for my freedom who have yet to come home to the America they honorably served. America can only be completely free when every one of her Sons and Daughters of Freedom can come home, home to the America and the freedom they gave all to protect. Thank you American Heroes......On this Veterans Day and every day......I will never forget that I get to be here forever free because you were there for my freedom. Thank you for our freedom and the greatness of our America.
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A 1932 Walker-Turner book, a beautiful blueprint & a veteran I'll never know
David Walsh posted a topic in General Woodworking
I came across these copies of a 1932 Walker-Turner publication — "Woodworker's Handbook". Two things struck me. First, the more obvious detail: tucked away in a flap on the back cover, the most strikingly vivid blueprint I have ever seen with my own eyes. I don't know what printing process they were using to make these back in '32, but it is just... majestic. And, from the crisply perfect condition of it, I wonder if I'm the first person to ever actually open it up. Secondly, and more obscure: inside the front cover, there was an inscription by "Lester" — which, I'd assume, is a man named "Lester [Arthur] Burton" — whose name is credited with "Designed & drawn by" on the the beautiful draftings in the early pages of the book. The intricate shading and distinctive lettering — and the fact the book came to me along with a few other items owned by Mr. Sawdust (my grandfather) — made me first think this was gifted to Wallace Sr. by his long-time friend, Lester Margon — who I'd place as one of the finest furniture draftsman of the 20th century. There's such similarity to the style and character of their drawings. Obviously this wasn't the case — just the odd coincidence of two unrelated "Lesters" who somehow shared such a style. Regardless, it simply made me wonder about this man — who was once proud to gift this book to someone, with gratitude to his "Dad", in quotations. It all felt slightly like one of those Hemingway'esque six-word stories — "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." — where my mind wanted to fill in all that's absent. A few searches for his name turned up absolutely nothing I could connect back to him — a proud draftsman's legacy from 1932, seemingly lost to time. I imagine there's a family that knows his story, if there's one there to tell — but there was just something that gave me pause when I tried to connect the dots, and couldn't. There was a strange nostalgia for a person I never knew, and have no connection to. It simply made me think — "someone's entire story, or some facet of it, lives within these simple handwritten lines — and I'll never know it." ... and it made me want to share it, in case someone somewhere randomly happens to fill in the blanks — of how, 92 years after "Lester" proudly shared his contribution to his "first book" with.... someone, and had "Dad" to thank — it ended up in my hands, from a cardboard box in a storage unit, and now in front of your eyes too. If nothing else, maybe Google will turn this up one day, so there's something to know about the unknown man by the name of Lester Burton. — David (... now that's where I left off, when I wrote it up a few days ago. After posting it on Facebook and OWWM, a few interesting details emerged, so I'm appending that here to finish the story, to one degree or another. — ) First and foremost, Lester was a veteran of World War II — that alone seems to make it worthwhile to share this here. ... and not long after finding this, his obituary emerged, which does a nice job of filling in some parts of his story I certainly could not when knew little more than his name: L. Arthur Burton — Designer of wide range of commercial products, private pilot out of Bedminster L. Arthur (Art) Burton, aged 92, of Catonsville, Md., formerly of Tewksbury Township, N.J., passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. Lester Arthur Burton born in Westville, N.J., the son of Wilhemina M. Burton (nee Buhlman) and Lester Ainsworth Burton. After graduation from Palmyra High School, Art graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) in 1943 and served as second mate aboard Liberty Ships throughout World War II. He married Phyllis M. Saxon (1947) and attended Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y., graduating in industrial design. Art spent a few years honing his skills as a corporate industrial designer before creating his own life-long company. His design expertise can be seen in a wide variety of successful products, including 30 years of McIntosh stereos, Bendix weather radar, Dinamap vital signs monitors, as well as toy water rockets and pistols. Art was a competitive rifle shooter and shared his passion with his wife and three daughters. Over a span of 25 years he coached the Somerset County junior rifle teams, taught firearms safety classes, and served as the club's president. He loved to bird hunt over the many English Springer Spaniels he trained in his lifetime. He also enjoyed deer hunting; although he was so careful at choosing a successful shot, his family suspected he just enjoyed the peace and quiet of the woods. Art had a love/hate relationship with the game of golf. In his later years, it was much more of a love affair and he played the game often at Oak Hill Golf Club, walking 18 holes until nearly 90. In April 1946 he first soloed an airplane. This avocation, like many of his others, stayed with him for the rest of his life. He flew his own airplane out of Somerset Airport in Bedminster for over 40 years. He and Phyllis enjoyed many trips together, flying as far as Venezuela and Alaska. A private pilot, Art flew his last flight at age 85, logging over 7,300 hours in total. While he would tell you he used his airplane primarily for business, it was a true pleasure. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Phyllis, and his three daughters, Sherrie (Robert) Smith, Donna (Raymond) Thompson, and Linda (Duffee) Ricks. Art has six grandchildren: Lindsay (Nate), Andrew, Sammi, Zach, Ian and Justin. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Richard L. Burton. ... and with that, I can actually bring this post to its natural end. Nothing here to make you a better woodworker; no beautiful vintage machinery to admire; no shop tips or project plans — just a story about finding the story behind a talented draftsman, and an American veteran — husband, father, grandfather — designer, rifleman, hunter — soloed an airplane for the first time in 1946, and kept on flying until he was 85. From the little I've come to know, sounds like he'd have been a pleasure to know. — David
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New Login Reminder for Some Veteran Related Services
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New secure login services are being required for VA services. Checkout this article for instructions on how to create the necessary login credentials. https://www.va.gov/resources/what-to-do-if-you-havent-switched-to-logingov-or-idme-yet/ -
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I received an email and a picture from Dick Lewis yesterday. Dick is a Vietnam vet who is visually handicapped and he loves to turn. A month or so ago, we received a phone call, from an unknown number- which we usually don't answer- but thankfully we did this time. On the other end of the line was Patti Lewis, wife of Dick Lewis. She asked for me and explained about here husband and put him on the phone. He told me he wanted to turn a pepper grinder similar to the ones I make and wondered if I could help. You can't turn down a a fellow vet. I sent him all my images of how I made mine, including drawings and measurements. I told him that if he had any questions he was to call me and we could work them out. We did communicate over the next month when he got stuck and yesterday I received this image. I was completely blown away. Dick is blind and his wife is his eyes. He did a fantastic job. He created his own shape which looks very comfortable to use. As a side note, Dick's grandfather's brother was Sinclair Lewis, the famous author. Dick's wife, Patti, is a board member of the Sinclair Lewis Foundation Board. Thanks for allowing be to brag a little.
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A buddy of mine who I worked with, and now works for my wife. He is an RN as well. He has dedicated himself to our country and has some pretty tough assignments. He always has a smile easy go lucky personality. So I was playing around with some files and settings. So, as a very small gesture of appreciation for his service I had my wife give him this slate coaster..
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