KurtA Posted August 23, 2010 Share #26 Posted August 23, 2010 That Triple Gold Star pin is amazing. Very rare and unique group. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-o MSU Posted August 23, 2010 Share #27 Posted August 23, 2010 Very nice group, so sad. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason G Posted August 23, 2010 Share #28 Posted August 23, 2010 Just....overwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted August 23, 2010 Share #29 Posted August 23, 2010 This really is overwhelming. I could not imagine losing all of your sons in a 9 month span. This sure brings the sadness of war to the forefront. Thanks for sharing...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1129 Posted August 24, 2010 Share #30 Posted August 24, 2010 That's what this place is about, keeping such memories alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share #31 Posted August 27, 2010 Reading all these responses reminds me that we are the caretakers of their memories, and not just "stuff " . Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted August 28, 2010 Share #32 Posted August 28, 2010 Reading all these responses reminds me that we are the caretakers of their memories, and not just "stuff " . Kurt Well said! As a father of 3 myself, I can't begin to think what it must have been like for those parents to lose all their boys. I'm glad it is in good hands, and will be kept together. Very moving group :crying: JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted February 6, 2012 Share #33 Posted February 6, 2012 Just a Sad story.I am Glad that their Memory can be kept alive by people like us who care.Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicjoy1945 Posted February 7, 2012 Share #34 Posted February 7, 2012 Robert's thread about brothers who died in WWII inspired me to bring this back to the top. And thanks for doing so Kurt...this a grouping that reminds us of the great pain and suffering that came out of this (and every) war. Sometimes we forget that many times there are very tragic stories behind many of the items that we collect. I, for one, will never forget as most of my father's family were lost in WWII. Its one of the reasons I chose to start collecting and researching the history behind these items. Thanks for the bump... Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted January 10, 2013 Share #35 Posted January 10, 2013 Such a sad story. Glad you were able to keep the group all together as a tribute to the brothers. Hometown medals are always best. As we all know, freedom is not free. The Wharfmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted March 16, 2014 Here is a better photo of their memorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertmedals Posted March 16, 2014 Share #37 Posted March 16, 2014 Kurt, Thanks for posting this. While saddening, I personally am consoled knowing it is in good hands and will be preserved among those who appreciate the enormity of this one family's sacrifice. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted March 17, 2014 Share #38 Posted March 17, 2014 Parents among us can imagine a small bit of what that family went through. My little boy is sitting beside me watching one of his shows on the Ipad, I can assure you life would come to a screeching halt forevermore without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWalsh Posted March 17, 2014 Share #39 Posted March 17, 2014 I don't recall having seen this thread when you first posted it Kurt. It's really something else. I was curious as to the aircraft both the Navy brothers were flying, and what the circumstances were behind their loss, if you have that info. MW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted March 17, 2014 Share #40 Posted March 17, 2014 Kurt, I must have missed this group when you first posted it. What a tragic story! Thank you for posting and keeping their memories alive. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted March 17, 2014 Share #41 Posted March 17, 2014 Kurt, I too missed this one the first time around.....a very sobering example of the toll of war on our youth. And for one family to bear the loss of all three of their sons in the service of our Country is truly a humbling thought. Thank you for keeping their story alive for us to honor their memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted April 1, 2014 Share #42 Posted April 1, 2014 A salute to the Ashcraft Family and other families like them who continually answer this nations call to duty in the protection of our freedoms. God Bless Them one and all. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share #43 Posted November 6, 2015 Here is an article from a paper in Ashland, Oregon about the 3 brothers. I assisted the author with material and information for the article. She did a great job. http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20151021/NEWS/151029950/0/SEARCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMariner Posted November 6, 2015 Share #44 Posted November 6, 2015 This is a great grouping to three true american heroes, the sacrifice that family paid is monumental. What burns me a little bit is that so many aviators lost there lives in the rushed pilot training of ww2, at the least i feel they deserved purple hearts. I know the conditions state it has to be a combat related injury or death to receive the purple heart but i still feel as though all the young aviators family should have receive PH's. But thats just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share #45 Posted November 10, 2015 The live broadcast on Veterans Day will be on the Jefferson Public Radio Station Wed 11/11 at 9AM PST. The Ashcraft brothers will be discussed. It can be streamed or listed to later as they post completed programs on this site: http://ijpr.org/programs/jefferson-exchange#stream/0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra 6 Actual Posted November 10, 2015 Share #46 Posted November 10, 2015 Sad, tragic, uncommon ... It is good to know that you will treasure these remembrances, Kurt. RIP, gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share #47 Posted February 7, 2017 Bringing this back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted February 8, 2017 Share #48 Posted February 8, 2017 Thanks for bringing this back up. I missed it the first time. RIP Ashcraft brothers, you are remembered. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1945MB Posted February 8, 2017 Share #49 Posted February 8, 2017 wow what an amazing grouping,,Thanks for posting Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share #50 Posted September 24, 2020 Back up in remembrance of Gold Star Mother’s Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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