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This telegram his parents received from the War Department began a period of worry during which his mother’s hair turned completely gray.
After three months they finally received this postcard:
Second Lieutenant Malcolm left a lot of good friends behind in the aerial battlefields, and he finally rejoined them in 2009.
A new Second Lieutenant Malcolm has just added a second link to the chain. Almost exactly 71 years after the first, my nephew—and George’s grandson—Kirk Malcolm was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps after graduating Friday from the Naval Academy. That’s him on the right in this picture:
The new 2LT Malcolm enters the service when his country is technically at peace after 13 long years of war. No one can predict the future even a few months out, but the simmering international situation does not promise slow and easy times ahead. Regardless of what the future holds, he and his classmates are prepared to serve their country as courageously and honorably as their fathers and grandfathers did.
On this Memorial day, we remember those who went before and honor those who serve today.
Jack, I remember your Dad fondly!! God Bless all those who have served and a big thank you to your nephew.
Felipe Larcada
Jack thanks for your tribute to Dad and Kirk. I am so proud and pray for all
Jack, thanks for sharing your family’s contribution to our freedom and congratulations on your nephew’s commission. My wife is the daughter of two officer’s who served in WWII, her father was a lifer. My father served in WWII as well. We’re proud, grateful supporters of all those who sacrifice for our freedom and safety. Your nephew and people like him insure our continued enjoyment of American life.