tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047934029762798489.post2694330203602088576..comments2023-10-31T02:15:16.128-07:00Comments on Present Letters: Memorial DayLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047934029762798489.post-56631048003365130582010-07-12T17:41:26.658-07:002010-07-12T17:41:26.658-07:00Hi Neal - Yes, according to my husband, Uncle Earl...Hi Neal - Yes, according to my husband, Uncle Earl did go by the name of Obie. It would be nice to be able to get these two connected some how. How did you find this blog?Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047934029762798489.post-54968296149918587622010-07-12T15:21:33.806-07:002010-07-12T15:21:33.806-07:00Lynn, My Dad, Mervin "Merv" G. Hanson, ...Lynn, My Dad, Mervin "Merv" G. Hanson, served in the Navy during WWII and one of his best buddies was Earl "Obie" Obermoeller. Do you know if your uncle went by the nickname Obie back then? He may be the guy my Dad was friends with. They would have served together in Mare Island, CA and in the Philippine Islands. My Dad is still alive and lives in Austin, MN. He is 85 years old.Nealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047934029762798489.post-57029658089271826182010-06-02T19:14:25.451-07:002010-06-02T19:14:25.451-07:00It is wonderful that you took the time to honor yo...It is wonderful that you took the time to honor your loved ones who served in this way. God bless them for their service.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047934029762798489.post-43217137699848201812010-05-31T19:55:44.665-07:002010-05-31T19:55:44.665-07:00Oh, Lynn! How lovely. You've done so much rese...Oh, Lynn! How lovely. You've done so much research. Thank you for an inspiring post.BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8047934029762798489.post-59835238946257324012010-05-31T16:43:56.246-07:002010-05-31T16:43:56.246-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17615469564290225727noreply@blogger.com