Holiday Salute 2014 by Lewiston Tribune

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | BACKGROUND

Military Christmas Traditions

n undying commitment to their country. A resounding respect for the American flag and all it stands for. A truly selfless way of life dedicated to bettering the opportunities for those around them.

There are many reasons to be thankful for our servicemen and women this holiday season. And what is especially apparent this time of year is that many are far away from their friends and family members as they fulfill their honorable responsibilities within the military. So how exactly is a military family supposed to start or carry on Christmas traditions when one of its main members is away? Hopefully there are still plenty of extended family members and friends in your area who will

be more than happy to share their traditions with you. Here are some other ideas for making this holiday as special as possible, even in the absence of your loved one. Speak, if Possible Technology makes it possible for families who are spread out throughout the world to speak clearly with each other regularly. An online video conference or phone call can mean the world to a family member who is away for Christmas. Let them know they are close to your heart and even send them a present or two to open while they’re on the line with you. Have Christmas Early or Late For deployed or stationed military members who may make it home around Christmastime, families may be able to slightly adjust their schedule to accommodate the length of the stay. A Christmas celebration in November or January is still better than no Christmas at all.

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If your loved one is away this holiday season, why not start a tradition of Christmas cards? Speak with everyone who knows your military family member and have them draw their own card. Your loved one will be blown away by the package full of customized cards and their messages of love, support and well wishes.

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | HISTORY

The 1914 Christmas truce

ome 100 years ago this Christmas, a highly significant and slightly odd occurrence took place on the battlefields of World War I. The 1914 Christmas Truce began on Christmas Eve along the British and German lines around Ypres, Belgium, according to The History Channel.

It marked a temporary halt to the fighting that had only begun five months prior. The truce lasted until New Year’s Day in some areas.

eral fraternizations during the brief break from hostilities.

It began at the first light of dawn on Christmas Day, when some German soldiers emerged from their trenches and approached the Allied lines calling out “Merry Christmas” in their native tongue, according to the global organization Veterans for Peace.

As you can imagine during such a contentious war, The History Channel identified the high commands as both livid and concerned while the lower ranks celebrated in the trenches. The stance was not across the board; many generals took a relaxed approach to the truce, seeing it as an opportunity to rest their troops while also scouting out the enemy position.

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In many reports on the truce, it was the singing of carols and trading of gifts and food that served as the main aspects of the agreement. Servicemen also organized soccer games and shared gen-

Veterans for Peace has coordinated with local chapters throughout the world to plan celebrations honoring the memorable moment in history. Reach out to your local veterans group to find

out if any events will be taking place in your area for Christmas. The English Premier League, Europe’s largest soccer organization, in 2013 announced its intentions to build an all-weather field to mark the 100-year anniversary of the truce. The league has also been coordinating the Christmas Truce Tournament since 2011, bringing together under-12 teams from England, Belgium, France and Germany. The Premier League will also host a major international Christmas Truce Tournament in December to inaugurate the new field and mark the truce centenary.

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | REACHING OUT

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ans and their families around the world. The program first was started in 2007 when the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington took its idea of distributing holiday cards to the Red Cross. The deadline is typically in

Phone calls and social media have made it easier than ever to keep in touch with military members, but there is nothing quite like receiving a personalized, heartfelt piece of mail from a friend, family member or even a perfect stranger. The American Red Cross “Holiday Mail for Heroes” program provides Americans with the opportunity to extend holiday greetings and thanks to service members, veter-

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | REACHING OUT

hOW TO GIVE BACK TO VETERANS

embers of the military serve their country proudly, often sacrificing the luxuries of home and time spent with their families to do so. When veterans return home from training or deployment, many people want to show how much they appreciate the sacrifices made by the men and women of the military, but don’t know the best way to share that appreciation.

Donations to a veteran’s charity is one measure of support the public can offer. Many charities work to serve the needs of veterans. The Wounded Warrior Project provides rehabilitation, counseling and activities for veterans who were wounded during service, while Homes for Our Troops remodels homes or builds them for troops who were injured and need their homes remodeled as a result of their injuries. The USO provides a variety of services for veterans and can always use donations or volunteers. Another way to help veterans is to assist with their pets. Some dogs and cats get left behind when troops are deployed or forced to move. Volunteering to foster a pet until a soldier returns is another way to give back. Some military service dogs can be injured or traumatized during battle. Working dogs can be rehabilitated or adopted upon returning home. According to the organization

Veterans, Inc., veterans are more at risk of becoming homeless than those who do not serve in the military. Some causes of homelessness include lack of education and transferable skills after returning from military life. Physical and mental health issues can make finding work challenging. Some veterans may cope with trauma resulting from their deployment by leaning on drugs and alcohol, and that can interfere with their ability to get and/or keep jobs. Individuals can help veterans by opening their homes to friends and family members who may need a temporary place to stay. Encourage veterans to embrace job training programs or seek therapy if necessary. Providing support to military personnel both past and present can mean a world of difference. Correspond with veterans through mail, email or text messages. Operation American Soldier establishes connections between civilians and troops so that all soldiers

receive daily mail, whether its a care package or letter of thanks. Other simple ways people can give back to troops is to personally thank them for serving their country. Share time with veterans and ask to spend time listening to their stories and experiences.

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | OFFERING HELP

PROGRAMS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

hile you’re putting together your list of gifts for the special people around you, don’t forget the military families.

Spouses and children of those serving in the military are some of the most deserving during the holiday season, especially ones who will not be fortunate enough to spend time with their loved one at Christmas.

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Military budgets can be stretched to the maximum without a lot left over for Christmas presents. That’s where you can come in. To help thank military families for the sacrifices made year-round, many organizations have developed special Christmas programs. These initiatives can be crucial in making the holidays a positive time for military, spouses and children alike. Here are some programs and options available to military families in need and how people can assist:

Adopt-a-Family Numerous organizations offer adopt-a-family programs, which facilitate the easy sharing of military families’ Christmas wish lists. You simply “adopt” a family and purchase items

Full Circle Home Full Circle Home gives deployed servicemen a chance to send a gift box to their wives back home. Gift boxes can contain pampering items, such as lotions, bubble baths and spa socks. They also include a personalized, handwritten note from the serviceman.

Heroes at Home This donation-based program is coordinated by Sears and allows military families to apply for a gift card to help with their holiday shopping. Registration for the gift cards generally opens at the end of August and has had up to 20,000 applications, of which a select amount is chosen to receive the cards depending on the amount of donations received.

Military Installation Support If you’re looking to donate your time or funds locally, the family centers within military installations often offer assistance to military families in many forms. These may include buying children Christmas gifts or running errands. Contact your local installation to find out how you can help or receive assistance.

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | CHILDREN

TOYS FOR TOTS

very child deserves a toy at Christmastime. The United States Marine Corps works hard to make sure that is the case for as many children as possible.

Its Toys for Tots program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year. The toys are then distributed as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The program, which the Secretary of Defense approved as an official activity of the Marines in 1995, is for all children, including military kids. The Toys for Tots objectives are as simple as they are honorable:

• Help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas. • Play an active role in the development of children. • Unite all members of local communities in a common cause. • Contribute to better communities in the future.

Activities

The principal Toys for Tots activity is the annual collection and distribution of toys, which is generally coordinated by the local reserve unit. In communities without a reserve unit, the campaign can be conducted by a detachment or an authorized group of veteran Marines. And Toys for Tots is not strictly focused on Christmastime. Campaign coordinators also conduct annual events including golf tournaments, foot races, bicycle races and other voluntary events designed to garner support and donations for the program.

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To date, the organization has distributed nearly 500 million toys to more than 200 million less fortunate children. It has also been named the Outstanding Nonprofit Organization of the Year by various high-profile federations and media

organizations. You can help this program by donating a toy at one of your local toy-drop locations or by hosting an event at your home. Visit www. toysfortots.com/donate/toys to access the organization’s dropdown menu for locations and volunteer opportunities.

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | APPRECIATION

THANK A VETERAN

eterans are proud people who rely on work ethic and commitment to push them through their missions, both within the military and in their postmilitary lives. But a simple, sincere thank you can go a long way, too.

It helps members of the military to know that their efforts are not going unrecognized, especially since being away from their friends and family members for long periods of time can be an emotionally stressful experience. You may be at a loss in thinking of a way to thank them for their service. Luckily, numerous organizations make the military thank-you an easy gift to give this holiday season.

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• Thank-A-Vet: Get involved with Thank-A-Vet, a non-profit organization

that raises funds, socks and goods for veterans and their families. The group hosts and attends events that honor veterans and their loved ones, providing volunteer services and “Cups of Camaraderie” through its Veteran Coffee Clubs programming. • Surprise a vet: One organization offering unique veteran gifts is Brown Paper Ticket and its “Salutes” program, which allows you to donate event tickets that will get into the hands of a veteran in the city of your choice. Events of all types range in price from $5 to $100 and

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HOW TO HONOR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN

en and women serving in the military make considerable sacrifices in defense of the United States and its citizens. Such sacrifices can easily be taken for granted by those with no friends or family members serving in the military, but it’s important for all Americans to recognize the efforts of both active and veteran servicemen and women.

Honoring active military members and veterans does not have to be an elaborate undertaking. Service members and their families often cherish even the simplest of gestures, and the following are a handful of ways grateful men and women can show their appreciation to active and retired members of the military. Help a neighbor who’s on active duty Active duty service members can be away from their families for long periods of time, and their absence can make things difficult for their families. Spouses of deployed service members are typically left to manage a household on their own for months at a time. Neighbors can show their appreciation by

helping with some chores around the house. Offer to mow a neighbor’s lawn or drive a neighbor’s kids to school. Such gestures might seem small, but they can go a long way toward alleviating some of the stress that spouses of deployed service members deal with on a daily basis. Support the Wounded Warrior Project Many service members sustain physical injuries while deployed. The Wounded Warrior Project works to raise awareness and enlist the public’s help to address the needs of injured service members. Men and women who want to show their appreciation to injured service members can work with the Wounded Warrior Project by volunteering at proj-

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Robert (Bob) Patterson remembers fighting on the Pacific islands of Japan during World War II like it was yesterday.

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Patterson’s unit — 36th Replacement Division, “Old Corps” — was sent in on the first wave to Saipan. “Saipan was a mean place,” Patterson said. “The smell of death was everywhere and the loss of American and Japanese lives was a constant reminder that my life depended on awareness and alertness every hour of every day.” Patterson recalled one night in Saipan when their communication line broke and as first gunner, he

“I was lying on my back and felt the machine gunner’s body across my legs,” Patterson said. “He didn’t move.” Unbeknownst to Patterson, an enemy soldier was walking in his direction, using a bayonet to make sure the wounded were dead. He was within inches of Patterson when a soldier in the foxhole next to him shot the enemy. Patterson was taken to the first-aid station where he was cleaned up and his

Veterans Day Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day.’” As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans. In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 Kermit Malcom says goodbye to one became a day to honor American of his daughters, 1945. veterans of all wars.

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | LOCAL hand bandaged, except for the trigger finger. “Medics always left the trigger finger open,” Patterson said with a smile. A few hours later, there was a call that the enemy was getting close to the aid station and a cry was heard for anyone able to come fight. Patterson left his cot and hurried to fight with his unit. “It’s amazing how close to the ground you can get when you hear gunfire,” Patterson said. After defending the aid station, Patterson rejoined his unit and kept on fighting. When the medics couldn’t find him, they thought he had been killed in battle. He was listed as missing in action, and a letter was sent to his mother informing her of his status. “I didn’t know I was listed as MIA, and several weeks later I had time to send a

letter,” he said. “When my mother got that letter, she was shocked.” Patterson’s command post was located in cane fields where a soldier’s living quarters were primitive: no barracks, no mess hall, and everything they owned was soaked by the jungle rain. Heavy fighting ensued for days on end. “One day, we were told to go on top of a mountain and capture the Japanese communication station,” Patterson said. “We crawled on our bellies for three days. The Japanese must have known we would overpower them because when we got there, the commander and his staff had killed themselves. We grabbed papers on the table and headed down the mountain just as a typhoon hit. We had been fighting the enemy and weather for days and our morale was getting low. We

hadn’t eaten for days, our clothes were barely hanging on, our bodies were battered and the only thing in front of us was more fighting. When we got to the bottom of the mountain, we were in the eye of the storm. A recon battalion saw us and called for a ship to come pick us up. We were taken out to the ship and placed in the recreation room.” The captain called his sailors and told them, “Don’t talk to these soldiers. Don’t even look at them. Let them come on board, lock them up and that’s where they will stay.” Patterson said it wasn’t like it sounded. “We were so weary and in such a mean frame of mind, that the captain was protecting us and his sailors,” he said. “They took our clothes and gave us new ones. They fed us good meals and tried to

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HOLIDAY SALUTE | LOCAL bring us back physically and emotionally in three days.” Patterson remembers the second time his mother was notified that he was MIA. His unit was being shipped to Okinawa by landing craft. Patterson had just gone topside when he saw a Japanese plane flying toward them. “I knew it was a suicide plane,” He said. “I jumped about 20 feet over the side of the craft and was in the air when the plane hit and exploded. Everything was lost. There were about 30 of us in the water and we were swimming around wondering what in the hell we were going to do.” An Australian ship in the area saw the explosion and came closer. Nets were thrown out and the Marines climbed aboard. They were told the ship was headed for Australia. “From the moment we stepped on the Australian ship, Marine command didn’t know what happened to us, and presumed we

were dead so they sent another notice to my mother that I was MIA,” Patterson said. “The Australians were very good to us. They gave us rooms in a hotel, gave us clothes and wined and dined us for three weeks before a message got to the U.S. where we were. “Uncle Sam didn’t waste any time in retrieving us,” Patterson added with a laugh. Saipan was once again his destination. “The mosquitoes and flies were so thick you couldn’t get away from them,” Patterson said. “The flies were everywhere during the day while the mosquitoes came out at night.” Members of Patterson’s unit contracted dengue from the mosquitoes and the medics were not familiar with the disease. A patrol was sent undercover to capture a Japanese doctor and bring him to their camp for information and medicines.

“The Japanese didn’t know it,” Patterson said, “but we were all so sick, they could have walked all over us.” Patterson’s unit was sent to a secret location at Tinian to stand guard around an enclosed area on which an airplane hangar was located. “We didn’t know what this was all about, but we had strict orders to shoot any man who tried to cross the security line,” Patterson said. “Anyone coming and going had to have a green-coded pass to get through the gate.” One morning, Patterson noticed some high command officers arriving, and soon the security detail heard a plane warming up inside the hangar. “I couldn’t figure out why it was warming up inside the building,” Patterson said. “The pilots began to roll the plane out and overhead we saw a fighter squadron who had come to escort the B29 airplane with the words Enola Gay painted on its lower left nose.” It was late afternoon when the Enola Gay returned and the next day Patterson heard about this “big bomb that went off in Hiroshima on mainland Japan.” Three days later, another atomic bomb was dropped at Nagasaki. The war was over. Patterson’s unit was part of the first wave of occupation forces that landed on mainland Japan. Although his unit was not allowed in the Nagasaki drop zone, they were sent on patrol about six miles outside the area. He said the destruction of buildings was noth-

ing compared to the civilians who were burned or injured. “We had to secure the perimeters of Nagasaki and saw the results of the bomb,” Patterson said. “It was real bad. It was terrible. It made believers out of us.” While on patrol at Nagasaki, Patterson’s battalion made three long lines on the streets of the city. “We were trying to evaluate the dangers before going in to deactivate armed weapons,” he said. “There wasn’t a person in sight. We were waiting on orders to move out when an old Japanese lady came forward pushing a cart. You could tell she was petrified but she pushed that cart down the middle of our line and then back up again. When she moved along, we politely greeted her. We guessed she volunteered to see if we would hurt her. When she returned to the village unharmed, the civilians came out and showed themselves.” One of the saddest times Patterson remembers was patrolling the northern area of Saipan where Japanese were known to hide in caves. At the Suicide Cliffs, as it is now known, Japanese women, children, men and soldiers had been hiding in the caves. American soldiers were trying to coax them out of the caves and have them lay down any weapons. A Japanese interpreter tried to tell everyone they would not be harmed but as they came out, they slowly walked to the high cliffs overlooking the ocean and jumped to their deaths. “This woman came out with two little boys and one in her arms,”

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through the emotional distress.” In August 2012, Patterson and his son, Milt Patterson of Lewiston, were on an Honor Flight in which World War II veterans were flown to Washington, D.C. “We saw all the memorials. They treated us real good, like a bunch of admirals,” he said. “We had good food and a good hotel. Honor guards performed just for us. It was humbling.” Patterson talks about his personal experiences during World War II with sadness, compassion, humility, humor and respect, and he always talks about the men he served with in a tone of deep reverence and honor. “I have the greatest respect for my Marine buddies and the commanding officers,” Patterson said, tears in his eyes. “They were the best Marines ever.”

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HISTORICAL SCRAPBOOKS CAN HONOR OLDER RELATIVES

here are so many different and creative ways for families to showcase their heritage and honor a grandparent or other special senior. Scrapbooks are one such way to share the life of a special person and indirectly tell the tale of your family history.

Very often personal history projects are a part of elementary school curricula, so you may already have the makings of a family tree or a family diary in your home. All it takes is a little more research and some planning to design a scrapbook that can be gifted or kept for generations to enjoy. Begin by making an outline of what you would like to cover in the scrapbook. Perhaps there is a specific event in a grandparent’s life that is worth highlighting, like a military tour of duty or a brief stint in show business. Maybe you would like to present different snapshots in time during his or her life. Either way,

planning out the content of the scrapbook will make it easier to gather the necessary elements. Once you’ve settled on a theme, begin your research by interviewing the eventual recipient (he or she doesn’t have to know the reason behind the inquiry). During the interview, take note of key dates and try to establish the mood of the era with supporting materials. For example, you may be able to find samples of advertisements from a correlating period in history or newspaper clippings that can be used to fluff up the content of the book. In the meantime, gather photos that can be used in the scrapbook, which may take some hunting. Prints can be scanned and copied via a desktop scanner at home, or loaded onto a CD or thumb drive and brought to a pharmacy photo kiosk. Some specialty shops can even scan slides or convert stills from film into images. Make sure to make copies of all original prints and be careful not to lose or damage the originals. Scrapbooks can be made manually with materials purchased anywhere from craft and hobby stores to stationery shops. There are a variety of paper-cutting tools, adhesives, stickers, labels, and stencils that can be used to

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enhance the look of the scrapbook. There also are computer software programs or online tools through photo-sharing sites that enable you to upload images and text and design photo books entirely online. Then the finished product can be printed out in a variety of finishes. This method may actually be preferable for those who plan to save the scrapbook or anticipate it being such a big hit that others will want their own copies. Create a digital file of all of your information and copies of images. This way if you ever

want to add to the scrapbook or reproduce information in the future you will have all of the information at your fingertips. The scrapbook also will serve as a good source material down the line should future generations want to learn about their ancestors. Scrapbooking is more than just detailing baby’s first birthday or a vacation. This popular pastime can help document the life of a special senior.

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Wreaths across america

n one of the most impressive, collaborative acts of military appreciation you will see during the holiday season, Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies throughout all 50 states and beyond every December. The non-profit organization chooses a specified Saturday and relies upon the help of thousands of selfless volunteers to place wreaths at veteran gravesites at nearly 900 locations within the United States and abroad. The group placed a record 142,000-plus wreaths last year at Arlington National Cemetery alone. Here are some other

impressive numbers from the 2013 campaign: • More than 25,000 volunteers participated. • More than 1,000 local fundraising groups took part. • All 50 states played a role in coordinating local wreath-laying ceremonies. • 5,000 wreaths were donated in 1992, the first unofficial year of the program

The History

Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, founded Wreaths Across America in 1992. He had a surplus of wreaths and decided to use them to honor veterans, according to the organization’s website. The organization received official status in 2008. With the help of U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and a host of local volunteers, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed in one of the older sections of Arlington National Cemetery. The project has rap-

idly progressed, thanks to social media and a U.S. citizenry committed to sharing some holiday appreciation for those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.

Get Involved

It is easy to individually honor the veterans in your local community by placing a wreath. You can coordinate a wreath-laying ceremony in your town or help raise funds for wreath sponsorships for Arlington. Groups can also become involved by volunteering to assist with wreath-laying activities. Invite your friends and family during your holiday break to spend some time honoring our service men, women and families.

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been serving our communities with professionalism, quality & integrity since 1995. The primary responsibility of Alternative Nursing Services, Inc. is to the client. We continually strive to provide quality of life for all people entrusted to our care. We endeavor to meet the total needs of those we care for! Call us Today to answer any of your questions or for a free in-home assessment.

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