My Fathers brother Paul Edward Pratt, Uncle Ed. who I never met and gave his all at an early age is who I continue to honor on days like Memorial Day and the reason I NEVER miss an election.

Paul Edward Pratt a PFC in the US Marine Corps. He was killed in action December 30, 1943 in New Guinea. He was born on November 15, 1921.

Uncle Ed gave his all at the young age of 22. My Granny Elva Mae Plumlee (Pratt) Hornback was active with the Gold Star Mothers until she passed in November 1980.