In 1962 my father took my brother and I to Gettysburg. Living in Michigan, and my parents being of very modest means, this was a major event, and one that I still marvel that my parents were able to pull off. financially.
The trip thrilled me, Gettysburg and the Civil War enthralled me, and I remain keenly interested in the American Civil War.
That trip led in a direct (though dotted) line to the career that I retired from, and the one that I found most worthy. My parents would have been so proud of me.
Take your boys and girls to historic places...
you never know were the road will lead them.
Retired Ranger Mannie
