July 30, 2009

We attended a ceremony today at the Niles District Library in nearby Niles, Michigan that honored four Great Americans. Glen Edquist, Robert Jackson, Vaughn Rebbeck and Sherman Strasser are military veterans who fought in the liberation of France during WWII. Vaughn Rebbeck is a very good friend of Charlotte’s brother Bill and his wife, Jeanette. The Consul General of France in Chicago, Jean-Baptiste Main de Boissiere, presented each man with France’s National Order of the Legion of Honor. This is the highest honor that France can award to those who have exhibited remarkable deeds for the Republic of France.

The presentation of the Legion of Honor by Consul General of France Main de Boissiere to Vaughn with Retired Major Martin Klubeck, in the background.

From left to right: Consul General of France Main de Boissiere, Sherman Strasser, Robert Jackson, Vaughn Rebbeck, Glen Edquist and Major Martin Klubeck.

Vaughn and Bill visiting after the presentation.

This moving ceremony reinforced the pride each of us has for our great country. It also reminded us of the thanks we owe to the many men and women who dedicated their lives to ensure the continuation of the freedoms we enjoy. This was indeed a fantastic day for us.