Comments on: Daddy, You’re My Hero – Part I [True account of the Korean War] http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/ Kelly Mortimer of Mortimer Literary Agency and Underdog Press Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:37:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Kelly http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1508 Kelly Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:21:37 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1508 Hey Dunbar, Thanks so much. K. Hey Dunbar,

Thanks so much.

K.

]]> By: dcamp3636 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1502 dcamp3636 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:34:28 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1502 Kelly, You've created a permanent tribute to your father, and the Marine Corps. So real. I know he's as proud of you and your daughter, as you are of him. He's safe now, and grateful to see the legacy he's left behind. South Korea is a free thriving country today, thanks to the sacrifices young men like your father made on those cold days 60 years ago. You've helped us remember that freedom isn't free. Semper Fi Dunbar Kelly,

You’ve created a permanent tribute to your father, and the Marine Corps. So real. I know he’s as proud of you and your daughter, as you are of him. He’s safe now, and grateful to see the legacy he’s left behind.

South Korea is a free thriving country today, thanks to the sacrifices young men like your father made on those cold days 60 years ago.

You’ve helped us remember that freedom isn’t free.

Semper Fi

Dunbar

]]> By: Kelly http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1433 Kelly Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:26:08 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1433 Ah, shucks. Thanks, Angie. Ah, shucks. Thanks, Angie.

]]> By: aspady http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1430 aspady Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:13:58 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1430 Kelly, Thank you for allowing us to read about the amazing marine and servant for the Lord AND for America, that was your father, Sal. What a valiant, valiant man. I used to tell my high school students, that of all the things that they will have to take notes on and study for in my US History class, I will ask them to remember one thing only, above all else: that thousands have fought and died for this country, and that they NEVER forget it and to always praise God and give thanks to our military. Sal is a testimony of what this country SHOULD still be fighting for: FREEDOM and love of GOD AND COUNTRY. Kelly, Thank you for allowing us to read about the amazing marine and servant for the Lord AND for America, that was your father, Sal. What a valiant, valiant man. I used to tell my high school students, that of all the things that they will have to take notes on and study for in my US History class, I will ask them to remember one thing only, above all else: that thousands have fought and died for this country, and that they NEVER forget it and to always praise God and give thanks to our military. Sal is a testimony of what this country SHOULD still be fighting for: FREEDOM and love of GOD AND COUNTRY.

]]> By: Kelly http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1409 Kelly Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:44:20 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1409 <p>I'm overwhelmed by your touching responses. I don't write serious stuff [Gasp!], so I didn't know how it would go over, but when I knew my dad was going to heaven, I asked him for the "interview."<br /> <p>After all those years, it was still hard for him. Next week, we'll take a more fun approach with the piece on my I Ain't Quittin' Child.<br /> <p>To all of you with family in the military or veterans, my family thanks your family for your loved one’s service.<br /> <p>Also, please refrain from diverting from the topic. This is no longer a political blog. If you wanna state those kinds of opinions, you need to do it on your own blogs.<br /> <p>[However, I will be starting a political blog next year: www.thecrazedconservative.com, and premiering my first parody via U-Tube: "Ode to Obama." No time right now, though.<br /> <p>Love to all,<br /> <p>The Mominator. Out.<br/> I’m overwhelmed by your touching responses. I don’t write serious stuff [Gasp!], so I didn’t know how it would go over, but when I knew my dad was going to heaven, I asked him for the “interview.”

After all those years, it was still hard for him. Next week, we’ll take a more fun approach with the piece on my I Ain’t Quittin’ Child.

To all of you with family in the military or veterans, my family thanks your family for your loved one’s service.

Also, please refrain from diverting from the topic. This is no longer a political blog. If you wanna state those kinds of opinions, you need to do it on your own blogs.

[However, I will be starting a political blog next year: www.thecrazedconservative.com, and premiering my first parody via U-Tube: “Ode to Obama.” No time right now, though.

Love to all,

The Mominator. Out.

]]> By: rogerwriter http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1402 rogerwriter Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:24:38 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1402 Wowza! Great memoir of a brave man. Roger Wowza! Great memoir of a brave man.

Roger

]]> By: DebPiccurelli http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1400 DebPiccurelli Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:00:06 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1400 Kelly, such a touching story, and a beautiful account of how the Lord has his hand on us in times like that. I want to ditto the thank you to your dad, and to you, also, for sharing. Kelly, such a touching story, and a beautiful account of how the Lord has his hand on us in times like that. I want to ditto the thank you to your dad, and to you, also, for sharing.

]]> By: Susanne Dietze http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1396 Susanne Dietze Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:15:03 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1396 Kelly, what a beautiful tribute to your father and to all the men and women who serve our country and protect our freedom. I was so moved reading this. I'll be looking forward to the next installment. (What a hook!) Kelly, what a beautiful tribute to your father and to all the men and women who serve our country and protect our freedom. I was so moved reading this. I’ll be looking forward to the next installment. (What a hook!)

]]> By: beckyw http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1395 beckyw Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:32:22 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1395 Gripping! Bless those who lovingly record memories of our heroes for the rest of us to read. Bless Sal, my husgand, and everyone who has answered the call to serve this great country. My Dad was in England during World War II. I treasure the things I learned from him in the last years of his life, and have written his story down for my children. Until I did this, I knew little about what he did or experienced. I now thiink about things like - not hearing your loved ones voice for years - open ended deployment (for the duration of the war and six months beyond) - and leaving a tiny baby behind, coming home to find a little girl who kissed your photograph for two years but sees you as a stranger. I recently visited the National Cemetary in Hawaii and have no words to describe the feelings I had standing in that beautiful, peaceful place among so many heroes. I'm anxious to read the next installment of Sal's story. Becky Gripping! Bless those who lovingly record memories of our heroes for the rest of us to read. Bless Sal, my husgand, and everyone who has answered the call to serve this great country. My Dad was in England during World War II. I treasure the things I learned from him in the last years of his life, and have written his story down for my children. Until I did this, I knew little about what he did or experienced. I now thiink about things like - not hearing your loved ones voice for years - open ended deployment (for the duration of the war and six months beyond) - and leaving a tiny baby behind, coming home to find a little girl who kissed your photograph for two years but sees you as a stranger. I recently visited the National Cemetary in Hawaii and have no words to describe the feelings I had standing in that beautiful, peaceful place among so many heroes. I’m anxious to read the next installment of Sal’s story. Becky

]]> By: PauletteLHarris http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1394 PauletteLHarris Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:37:06 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1394 <p>Kelly, thanks for sharing, I know it must be tough. I'm proud of your Dad and the Lord for keeping him too. What a brave man.</p> <p>This story makes me cry, one for the author, and one for me. It brings back so many memories of my family from generations back to the present. I cry for those who have fought with all their strength to keep us free as they saw the big picture and the need to keep us free. The strange thing is that some of them were not very educated, but felt the call of God on their lives to go and fight for freedoms that sometimes they didn't even understand. </p> <p>So, I salute you all in my personal way because I don't think there is one true American who hasn't been affected one way or another as they either go or see someone they love go to continue the fight.</p> <p>Prayers to all of you and thank you Kelly for a beautiful story of love and sacrifice.</p> <p>Hugs in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,<br /> Paulette L. Harris</p> Kelly, thanks for sharing, I know it must be tough. I’m proud of your Dad and the Lord for keeping him too. What a brave man.

This story makes me cry, one for the author, and one for me. It brings back so many memories of my family from generations back to the present. I cry for those who have fought with all their strength to keep us free as they saw the big picture and the need to keep us free. The strange thing is that some of them were not very educated, but felt the call of God on their lives to go and fight for freedoms that sometimes they didn’t even understand.

So, I salute you all in my personal way because I don’t think there is one true American who hasn’t been affected one way or another as they either go or see someone they love go to continue the fight.

Prayers to all of you and thank you Kelly for a beautiful story of love and sacrifice.

Hugs in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
Paulette L. Harris

]]> By: rogerwriter http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1393 rogerwriter Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:47:03 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1393 Kelly, I enjoyed reading your 'post' a lot. I can relate to what happened to your father. I experienced something similar to the Chinese soldier slipping on the ice. What else could things like that be other than acts of God? A worn Chinese boot in the case of your father, or in my case a puff of wind under a wing? I used to think the latter, now I choose the former :--)) Roger Kelly,

I enjoyed reading your ‘post’ a lot. I can relate to what happened to
your father.

I experienced something similar to the Chinese soldier slipping on the
ice. What else could things like that be other than acts of God? A
worn Chinese boot in the case of your father, or in my case a puff of
wind under a wing?

I used to think the latter, now I choose the former :–))

Roger

]]> By: pgadams http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1392 pgadams Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:39:10 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1392 Great stuff Kelly. Thanks for sharing. My only disappointment in reading it is that I reached the end of this installment so quickly. I guess this was of great interest to me for a couple of reasons. One, although it was in peace time (well, there is no such thing anymore but there was not active fighting at the time)I served one tour of duty in Korea toward the end of the Viet Nam war. I could visualize vividly the hills and caves and rivers that I once saw there. Secondly, I have a son who is a sniper in Afghanistan as I write this. It is encouraging to hear of God's safety for your dad as I request safety for my son under similar circumstances. I look forward to the next installment. Phil Great stuff Kelly. Thanks for sharing. My only disappointment in reading it is that I reached the end of this installment so quickly. I guess this was of great interest to me for a couple of reasons. One, although it was in peace time (well, there is no such thing anymore but there was not active fighting at the time)I served one tour of duty in Korea toward the end of the Viet Nam war. I could visualize vividly the hills and caves and rivers that I once saw there. Secondly, I have a son who is a sniper in Afghanistan as I write this. It is encouraging to hear of God’s safety for your dad as I request safety for my son under similar circumstances. I look forward to the next installment.
Phil

]]> By: chickey http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1391 chickey Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:19:26 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1391 My Dad also survived the Korean War. And Vietnam. He wrote his memoirs about Korea in which his was a POW. God had his hand on my father and I am eternally grateful. My Dad also survived the Korean War. And Vietnam. He wrote his memoirs about Korea in which his was a POW. God had his hand on my father and I am eternally grateful.

]]> By: PatriciaW http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1390 PatriciaW Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:14:00 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1390 I can't wait to read Part II. My dad served in Korea too, in the Navy. He didn't talk much about it, and he's been gone now for over 20 years. Thanks for sharing this post. I can’t wait to read Part II. My dad served in Korea too, in the Navy. He didn’t talk much about it, and he’s been gone now for over 20 years. Thanks for sharing this post.

]]> By: Kelly http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1386 Kelly Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:57:23 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1386 Hey Gal, Thanks. I actually just fixed a bunch of nagging errors I just caught. Sigggh. Glad you'll be back. Hugs, Kelly Hey Gal,

Thanks. I actually just fixed a bunch of nagging errors I just caught. Sigggh. Glad you’ll be back.

Hugs,
Kelly

]]> By: Lynn Rush http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1385 Lynn Rush Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:54:27 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1385 Wow. Like Stephen, I sucked this up! I got tears in my eyes because I can see the love and respect you have for your dad through your writing. I'll be back for part II most definitely. Wow. Like Stephen, I sucked this up! I got tears in my eyes because I can see the love and respect you have for your dad through your writing. I’ll be back for part II most definitely.

]]> By: Kelly http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1384 Kelly Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:34:13 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1384 Roger that. Gee, thanks. [Did I ever mention I was a writer before I was an agent?] Glad you liked Part I, and hope you stop by to read Part II. I'll send a notice when I post. After that, my kid's tour in Iraq entitled: My Daugther Wears Army Boots. K. Out. Roger that. Gee, thanks. [Did I ever mention I was a writer before I was an agent?] Glad you liked Part I, and hope you stop by to read Part II. I’ll send a notice when I post.

After that, my kid’s tour in Iraq entitled: My Daugther Wears Army Boots.

K. Out.

]]> By: Stephen Bonniol http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1383 Stephen Bonniol Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:26:15 +0000 http://kellymortimer.com/2009/11/13/daddy-youre-my-hero-part-i-true-account-of-the-korean-war/#comment-1383 Kelly, This was amazing! I don't mind saying, I sucked this up like a sponge. I love war stories and you did a great job here. Very Vivid. Your dad must be proud of you, as you are of him. Thanks for sharing this and tell your Dad Thanks. Kelly, This was amazing! I don’t mind saying, I sucked this up like a sponge. I love war stories and you did a great job here. Very Vivid. Your dad must be proud of you, as you are of him. Thanks for sharing this and tell your Dad Thanks.

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