I was born in the USA

I consider myself a lucky person to have been born and raised in the United States of America. I am not surprised that many would like to be living legally in the USA. What surprises me, is the lack of effort most give to become a US citizen. Just arriving here is not enough. Entitlement is earned, not assumed.

My Patriot Ancestor

My 5th Great Grandfather, Pettit Baxter, was a private during the American Revolution.

My Civil War Veteran

My 2nd Great Grandfather, Montgomery Close, left the Civil War as a Captain in the 58th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Close, Montgomery
Company: H Rank In: Private Rank Out: 2 Lieutenant [actually a Captain]
Roll-Box: 000552 Roll-Exct: 0019 Roll-Rec: 00003426
Allegiance: Union Misc: 58 O. V. I.
Unit: 43 Ohio Infantry.

My World War II Veteran

My Grandfather, Albert Montgomery Close, was a World War II veteran.

Military - Headquarters 14 Armored Division, A.P.P. 446 U.S. Army
18 July 1945
"By direction of the President, under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, 22 September 1943, as amended, the Bronze Star Medal was awarded to the following named warrant officer per General Orders No. 75, this Headquarters, 18 July 1945.

My Second Cold War Veterans

My brother and my husband are 2nd Cold War veterans.

My Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran

My oldest son was an Operation Enduring Freedom veteran.

Operation Iraqi Freedom

My youngest son is currently actively serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.