My name is Ruth Pace Foy.

I have four brothers that served our country.

In order of enlistment:
G. Lotan Pace Jr. – Army
James A. Pace – Navy
Alvin L. Pace – Air Force
Cecil R. Pace – Navy

My parents were G. Lotan Pace Sr. and Dora “Aunt Mae” Waters Pace. My mother, dad and I would write each every week.

Mother would bake cherry-wink cookies and mail them to each brother on their birthdays. They were a crisp cookie when baked, but by the time my brothers received them they were soft and delicious.

My husband, John Earl Foy, and his brother, Frank Foy, served in our Army, while brother, Jesse Foy, served with our Navy.

They served their country bravely and all returned home safe.

 

I am so proud of my brothers, my brother-in-laws and my husband for risking their lives for our freedom.

Remembered on this day by Ruth Pace Foy.

The Tryon Daily Bulletin and the Patriots Salute to Veterans Association recently launched the “Honor Your Veteran” series to highlight the brave acts and sacrifices made by our country’s soldiers.

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Subject Line: In Honor of a Veteran

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