Category Archives: war

Glorious sacrifices?  I think not.

Posted on June 27, 2018 by thequarryschild

I haven’t written a blog post in eons.  Wish I could say I had a good excuse, or even a bad one.  I will cut myself some slack because I’ve been working on my book project.  Honestly, I’ve avoided blogging … Continue reading →

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Articles for Bethlehem Historical Association Newsletter-Spring 2017

Posted on April 23, 2017 by thequarryschild

Thomas M. Holmes – Doctor, Soldier, Citizen Dr. Holmes was born in McKownville, NY (now Guilderland), on February 19, 1882.  He attended Union College Albany Medical College, graduating in 1909.  After living for a few years in the Town of … Continue reading →

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The war to end all wars…

Posted on April 6, 2017 by thequarryschild

In honor of the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into WWI, I would like to pay my respects to all of those men and women who faced those atrocities.  Understanding of poetry came later in life for me.  Words are … Continue reading →

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