One Life

 Helen got me to thinking about Veterans' Day.  Lots of lives are lost to war.  Every person has been affected after any of the conflicts.  Who said something like "old men make wars and young men die".  During the early wars, rich men paid someone to go in their place.  Governments went to other countries and "hired" warriors.  I am thinking of the Hessians during the Revolution.
Here is one man lost to war.  His name was Glen Garrison, born in 1926, died in 1945.  Below he is pictured with his cousin who loved him dearly

Here is a letter he wrote to the above lady's family, his Aunt and Uncle Tom Cretie Casey. He had less than 3 months to live.

Looks like he had a photo made with a local girl

 Change of address

 In his mother and dad's house on a visit home.

 His father and his brother.  Glen is on the left.  Cecil survived.

 Same  day with his Momma.

 Telegram home.

 His resting place in the Philippines.

Name:	Glen Garrison
Birth Year:	1926
Race:	White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country:	Arkansas
State of Residence:	California
County or City:	San Joaquin
Enlistment Date:	10 Aug 1944
Enlistment State:	California
Enlistment City:	San Francisco
Branch:	No branch assignment
Branch Code:	No branch assignment
Grade:	Private
Grade Code:	Private
Term of Enlistment:	Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component:	Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:	Civil Life
Education:	Grammar school
Civil Occupation:	Skilled welders and flame cutters
Marital Status:	Single, without dependents
Height:	00
Weight:	150

Name:	Glen Garrison
Inducted From:	California
Rank:	Private First Class
Combat Organization:	163rd Infantry 41st Division
Death Date:	5 Jun 1945
Monument:	Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines
Last Known Status:	Buried
U.S. Awards:	Purple Heart Medal