This is a picture of Grandpa Wakefield. He served in the sixth Air Force during WWII and was stationed in the Panama Canal and the Galapagos Islands from 1943-1946.

Grandpa Wakefield is 88 now. His mind is as sharp as ever (he worked most of his life as a college professor) although his body fails him more each day. This entry is a tribute to Grandpa Wakefield and all of the veterans who have faithfully served their country. We light a candle in honor of all those brave men who have fallen during military conflict. Thank you to all (current and past) soldiers for your courageous service!

Here are some great links for homeschoolers who need lesson plans for today:

Military.com is proud to announce LINES OF FIRE, a collaboration with the Legacy Project to feature a war letter (or e-mail) on this site each week for the next year. Since 1998, Americans have shared with the Legacy Project an estimated 75,000 letters from every conflict in U.S. history, including e-mails from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. These letters are fascinating reading for the history student.

Patriotism.org This site features a lesson Plan plus "The Story of the Unknown Soldier."

Surfnetkids.com. You can get free printable American flags here.

Surfnetkids.com has an awesome collection of games, articles for children, and links. There is also a forty-two page Teachers Guide which includes printable handouts.

www.va.gov/kids has tons of activites and history stories such as the history of taps, etc.

Until we meet in the teachers' lounge again,

Linda W. Kelley

www.Christian-Parenting-Source.com