*Editor's note: Bill Macias passed away on 2/22/11. His family was by his bedside. He was 96 years old.
When it needed him most, Bill Macias was there to serve his country. When World War II ended, his service did not. Bill is from the Greatest Generation, from an era that believed it was every individual's responsibility to leave this place better than it was when we arrived. Bill did it by helping raise a family, then several other generations who listened to him, learned from him and loved him.
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Posted 8:18pm February 24th, 2011Watching the video put tears to my eyes...
I was a Belgian war bride, lived through 4 years of occupation..
The excitement of finally being liberated was so overwelmin, so was listening in Brussels on the radio as the battle of the Bulge raged, sitting in our kitchen with my mother,the oven on , open to try to keep warm while those brave men with Mc Auliffe held on to their positions...
My husband did three landing with his glider: Italy, southern france and Holland, the last one... Bless him no wonder he bacame an alcoholic!...
You just never forget...
I'm 84 and thank God able to enjoy the computer and keep up with life as it goes...
Josette
Nancy B
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Posted 11:22am July 23rd, 2009God bless you for what you did for this country.
It is really good to see a family close like Bill's.
This love is handed down thru generations.
I also have a close family. It is truly a blessing from God.
Nancy-S.C.
Katy
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Posted 4:38pm July 10th, 2008This story brought tears to my eyes -- Bill Macias is so thankful for the blessings he has in his life, and that enthusiasm is infectious. I love the relationship he has with his wife and children, even after so many years.
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Posted 9:49am July 4th, 2008I AM A PUBLISHER OF A MAGAZINE CALLED BOOMERTIMES & SENIORLIFE IN SOUTH FLORIDA. I AM LOOKING FOR FAMILIES WITH 5 GENERATIONS LIVING. IF THAT IS TRUE FOR YOUR FAMILY, WILL YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME AT SRLIFE
@GATE.NET. THANKS, ANITA
gilbertmacias
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Posted 10:24pm July 2nd, 2008It was really a blessing to see Dad along with all of us, the 5 generations, we all keep in touch with him mostly on a daily basis. We all love him very much. From his son Gilbert.