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STORIES Kenneth Anderson
| Stephan Stocker Donald C. Stocker was my father. My Dad was a World War II combat infantry veteran. He served throughout France, Germany, and Belgium in the 28th (Keystone) Division, 110 Infantry, receiving numerous combat medals and citations including the Purple Heart with Oak leaf Cluster and two Bronze stars for Meritorious Achievement in combat. In addition he received several awards for Marksmanship and a citation from the city of Bastogne for participation in the liberation. Just before my Dad passed away in August of 2004, he willed all of his medals, awards, letters home, photos, books, and Military memorabilia to me, and I have some of it proudly displayed in my den. My Mom also passed away recently, but I have lasting memories of my relationship with my parents. We went on vacations, dinners, Holidays, Game nights, sporting events, working on the house together, etc. Respect your parents. Some day they will be gone, so be a good son or daughter. You will be surprised how much better you will feel knowing you were there for them, just as they were there for you. They aren't really gone if you think of them every day and bring them up in conversation with others. They are physically gone, but the memories last forever. |