Celebrating Memorial Day!

 

https://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2019/05/memorial-day-observance.html

https://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2016/05/memorial-day-2016.html 

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2024/05/memorial-day-day-to-remember.html

Thinking of Thomas on His Birthday!

 

Thinking Of Lasker Sr. On His Birthday!

 

Thinking of Mama on Her Birthday!

 

April 30, 1919 - August 19, 1979

Pearlena Hay Bell was born to Shinet George and Gent Hay Sr. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Maggie Williams George. She was raised with her older aunts Elnora and Lou George and her Aunt Clotee and Uncle Wilson Levingston. She was cared for and greatly loved by them all. 

She had one sister and one brother on her maternal side: Eleze Birch and Pongee Bell

On her paternal side she had sisters: Doris, Ora, Annie, Tessie Lee and Theo and a brother, Charlie.

In addition to being very close to her maternal aunts and uncles, she was also close to her paternal cousins who treated her as if she was a sister: Foster, Fred, Gent Jr, Porter and Shedrick. She was affectionately called "Hay"

She was married to Union Bell in November 1937. They had 14 children: Jean, Mattie, LouVata, Margaret, Herman, Joe Cotry, Mary, Ray Edward, James Rogers, Wallace, Pearlie Ann, Glenidell, Collina "Rikki" & Thomas

She was loving mother who always seems to know what her children needed and measured out the exact amount that each one needed. She was a blessing. She was also a wonderful grandmother who had the chance to spend time with many of her grandchildren and they experienced her special love and called her Mama.  

Shinet Bryant George - Her parents were Maggie Williams George and Allen George
Her sisters were Elnora, Lou, Clotee. Her brothers were Ed, Roosevelt, Wilson, Madden and Lannie.
Her children were Pearlena, Eleze and Pongee. She was a loving grandmother who is still talked of often as being joy to them. She raised me (Rikki) from 7 months until she passed when I was 11 1/2 years.
Maggie's parents were Cindy Mozeke Williams and Jerry Williams.
Allen's father was Herbert Bryant. His maternal grandmother was Phyllis Johnson.

Gentry "Gent" Hay Sr - His parents were Flora Mitchell and William T Hay. 

His sisters were Flora, Ardella, Jimmie, Willie, Ula and Mamie and Clidie. His brothers were Johnny, Dave, Cleveland, Cubb, Jeff, Jim. His children were Pearlena, Charlie, Ora, Annie, Doris, Theo and Tessie Lee. 

William's father was Thomas Hay. 

Old Thinking of Mama Posts

To: Jean, Rick & Kamasi!

 

Thinking of Reggie On His Birthday!

             https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2022/03/thinking-of-reggie.html

Memorial Day 2025! Remembering Our Heroes!

Thinking of Joe on His Birthday!

 

Feb 7, 1945 - Aug 31, 2006

Celebrate Veterans Day!

 

Vet Day Meals

https://www.aol.com/finance/heres-where-veterans-free-meals-210000964.html

Veterans Day Deals

https://news.va.gov/136122/2024-veterans-day-discounts-free-meals/?utm_source=feature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=04NOV2024

Veterans Month Events

https://news.va.gov/136071/find-your-veterans-day-events-2024/?utm_source=middle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=04NOV2024

Celebrating!

Lasker Bell, Jr.

Wayne Holyfield

Wayne Odd, Jr.

Whalyn Bell

Candice Coleman

Tavion Beasley

Serenity Beasley

Others In Our Family Who Served:

Lonnie Bell, Sr.
Plumer Bell, Sr.
Tommie Bell, Jr.
John Almer Bell "Jelly"
Willie T. Bell
Lasker Bell, Sr.
Alvin Gordon, Jr.
Jack Larry Bell
Tommie Bell III

Jesse Lee Bell

Team Exchange is deeply grateful for your sacrifices. Thank you for doing your part to make our military communities great places to work and live every time you shop your Exchange. It is truly

a privilege to serve heroes like you.

Veteran For Life!

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Tom Shull

Director/CEO

Remembering James Rogers On His Birthday!

October 14, 1950 - November 4, 1965

Thinking of Bozie on Her Birthday!

 

June 15, 1949  - December 29, 2012

Memorial Day! A Day To Remember!

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day: 

(FOX40.COM) — According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Memorial Day, originally called “Decoration Day,” was officially recognized as a holiday in 1873 by New York before all other Union states recognized it 17 years later. 

Fast-forward to 2024 and Memorial Day is celebrated annually in the United States, allowing Americans nationwide to honor those who have died while serving in the United States military.

 But another federal holiday occurs later in the calendar year, typically in November, that also serves to honor fallen members of the military that can sometimes get confused with Memorial Day, and that is Veterans Day.Originally known as Armistice Day due to a congressional resolution in 1926, Veterans Day intends to honor living members of the US military along with those who have died in service. In 1938, the day was officially recognized as a national holiday. 

“Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served—not only those who died—have sacrificed and done their duty,” the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs says. 

The primary difference between the two federal holidays is Memorial Day intends to honor fallen members of the U.S. military, particularly those who have died in battle or from wounds sustained on the battlefield. Veterans Day seeks to honor all who have worn a U.S. military uniform and acknowledge their assistance in maintaining American freedoms. The other main difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day is the time of year the days take place. Memorial Day serves as an unofficial start to summer for many and takes place on the last Monday of May; meanwhile, Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11, regardless of the day of the week. 

“The observance of Veterans Day [on] November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” the USDVA says.https://fox40.com/news/national-and-world-news/memorial-day-veterans-day-whats-the-difference-usva/

Remember our cousin, Alvin Gordon, Jr. 

Each Memorial Day, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service honors those who gave their last full measure of devotion to protect and defend our liberties. Throughout history, courageous heroes have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our Nation. We salute the bravery of the fallen by never forgetting

their selfless service. Your Exchange family is deeply thankful to the service members and their families whose own noble service honors the legacy of those who

gave all. It is a privilege to serve those who serve, past,

present and future.

Veteran for Life!

Very best,

Fom Дим

Tom Shull

Director/CEO

Thinking of Thomas on his Birthday!

 

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2023/05/thinking-of-thomas-on-his-birthday.html

May 25, 1961 - Mar 9, 1996

Thinking of Lasker on His Birthday!

 

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2023/05/thinking-of-lasker-sr-on-his-birthday.html

Thinking of Mama on Her Birthday!

 

April 30, 1919 - August 19, 1979

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2023/04/thinking-of-mama-on-her-birthday.html

Let's Talk About Mama Shinet!

She was born in Claiborne Parish, Antioch area. Her mother was Maggie Williams and her father was Allen George. Their children were Madden, Elnora, Ed, Lou, Rosevelt. After Allen died, Maggie also had 2 more children; Wilson and Clotee and she raised Mama (Pearlena). 

Maggie Williams' parents were Lucinda Mozeke Williams and Jerry Williams. There other children were Mollie, Maude, Pinkie, Vesta, Jonas. 

Allen George' father was Herbert Bryant. He may have been partially raised by his grandmother, Fillis Johnson who was from Georgia. Mama Shinet said he was part Choctaw. 

https://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2017/01/thinking-of-mama-shinet.html

Mama Shinet!! She was my maternal grandmother. I have never called her grandma and I don't believe any of her grandchildren called her grandma. She was always Mama Shinet. I loved her so much and was always happy when I could visit her or she came to visit us. She was a slight built lady with many gold teeth in front. That was a trend in those Days that meant beauty. She wore a string on he lower leg with a Dime on it. It was considered a treatment for arthritis in those days. She would cook greens from her garden and large pones of hot water corn bread. Due to low wages it had to last a long time. Her  common law husband hunted wild animals and she would cook them. She took care of her chickens, guineas and a Billie Goat named  Nannie. She had 3 children, Mama, Aunt Eleze and Pongee aka Pelo who died as a teen. I will never forget her. She was our second mama. 

Jean

Remembering Dad on His Birthday!

 

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2021/03/remembering-daddy-on-his-birthday.html

Click above link (Remembering Daddy by Jean) 

Thinking of Jackie on Her Birthday!

 

    

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday Holiday!

 

https://time.com/6555360/martin-luther-king-jr-surprising-facts/

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2021/01/i-have-dream-speech-by-martin-luther.html