A Christmas Thank You !!

Admiral Robert W. Dornisch

The Blog Master would like to recognize the members ot this family who have served in the Armed Forces. We want to thank them for defending our freedom and protecting all of the members of this family.

General John W. Dornisch

Uncle Bob (Grandpop to some) served in the U.S. Navy during the mid to late 50's. He spent time in Newfoundland. There is no truth to the rumor that he located the first plane from the lost squadron of  W.W. II. He Received a citation for exposing his little brother Paul to physical harm while he "waded" into a squad of Army Cadets, on the subway, after an Army-Navy Football game. More on this at Myrtle Beach in July.
And the guy to the right is the one they call Jack, or Jake, to his friends. When Uncle Jack, (He's a Grand Pop also), was going in for his final physical. Aunt Joan decided he would need a little encouragement. Unsolicited and without warning, she smashed him on his "Bad Knee" with a suitcase. She noted: "There, you will never pass that physical now." When being cross examined she admitted that she kept this deadly and lethal weapon under the bed for just such an opportunity. Uncle Jack was in Germany during the mid 50's and risked his life everyday handing out basketballs to the men on the base.

Ensign William C. Dornisch III

And this is William C. Dornisch III. He never made it above Ensign due to the fact he insisted on wearing "Black Wingtips" with his Dress Whites. Of course, he has been to multiple locations in the world. Currently he is working for "a civilian contractor" in Afghanistan somewhere near Kabul.
He will be in Myrtle Beach to attempt to win back a little respect. We have been told he was soundly beaten by Uncle Bob in a "Jump in the water and remove your pants in under 8 seconds drill" that is regularly run by the Navy. More on that in Myrtle.

Rear Admiral Russell Dornisch Sr.

Vice Admiral Corliss (Corky) Dornisch

And then we have RussDornisch on the left. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the late 80's and tracked down many "perps" attempting to bring drugs into this country illegally. We have been told that the campus police at Gettysburg College have been looking for him since he visited with his cousins there during a trip thru Pa.
Of, of course, next to him is his Mother. Aunt Corky met Uncle Bob while they were both in the Navy and they decided to marry. To my knowledge Corky is the only female member of the family to have served in the Armed Forces. I have been told that many other females should have received combat pay for "Putting up with the guys they married". They returned to the States in time for Robert W. Dornisch Jr to be born.  More on the marriage of Bob and Corky in the next edition of the Blog.

Lt. William C. Dornisch Jr.

And the gentleman on the right is none other than Lt. William C. Dornisch Jr. A member of the CSA cavalry who rode with J.E.B. Stewart during the Civil War. Legend has it that he was the leader of many raids into Pennsylvania during the early 1860's. Of course, Bill also served in the U.S. Air Force during the late 1940's/ early 50's. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, he enlisted in God's army and entered the Seminary.More on that at Myrtle.

I hope I did not miss anyone, but if I did let me know and I will give you your very own post. I have to mention that the Blog Master (that's me) served 18 months in the Army ROTC at LaSalle College and was awarded recognition after being injured while marching on the football field during maneuvers.

To All, Have a very Merry Christmas. Not Happy Holidays.
Jesus is the reason for all this craziness. Again Merry Christmas and a peaceful new Year.