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My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 11 Sep 2008 4:27AM GMT
Classification: Query
I am the granddaughter of the best man ever Charles Moake. My father is Gregory Moake. I am the great granddaughter of Charles Jackson Moake. My grandpa Charles Edward Moake was born in Florida but he was the only one of his sibling born there. The family then moved to Southern Illinois.

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 12 Nov 2008 8:01PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Moake
Hi Jennifer:

Was your uncle named Eddie and he died in Viet Nam? If so, do you know where he is buried?

I'm from Johnston City, IL.

Thanks.
Patrick Mocaby

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 12 Mar 2009 2:50AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi sorry I kind of forgot about this website and haven't went back on it. Yes my Uncle Eddie was killed in Vietnam. Unfortunately, that was long before my time and I never knew him. I hear alot of good stories about him. He is burried in Energy, IL at Memorial Gardens it is located on 148 going out of Herrin west of the airport. He is burried next to my Grandpa and Aunt Judy. When you pull into the cemetery you will make a right and then curve to your left. I believe there are two shrubs right next to each other on your right side and they are straight down from the schrubs (if memory serves me correctly). There is a memorial bench not to far from the graves. My grandma always gets interested when I find someone or something on the net to tell her about, she didn't recognize your name, did you go to school with Eddie? My dad is Greg. She loves to brag about him and what a great young man he was. Thanks, Jennifer

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 12 Mar 2009 5:11PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you for the reply. I am 48 years old and grew up in Johnston City, but I knew "Bear" Moake and Marsha Moake. Having researched Vietnam vets I found that your uncle was one of three killed from JC and I researched him further. Your Aunt Judy posted a great reply on The Wall page of your uncle and I since learned she and your grandpa passed also. My uncle Eddie Griffith from JC served in Vietnam at the same time. I am an Air Force vet myself but did not see war. I feel deep pride and sadness for your uncle and wish I could have known him. Any memories of him posted on the Internet praise his humor and bravery. I don't think JC as a whole really celebrates Vietnam and I am ashamed about that. I hope I may someday meet your grandma if she would ever like to talk about it. She may have known my grandmother Viola Cobb, a hairdresser for many years in JC. My parents live there now. I plan to visit Eddie's grave and pay my respects and I tell everyone I know about him. Thank you again.

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 12 Mar 2009 9:08PM GMT
Classification: Query
Well thank you for taking the time and caring about my Uncle. Also, thank you for your time in the Air Force and ready to defend our country! I just hung up with my father and my grandmother and I know it makes my grandma feel good when she hears people have not forgotten about Eddie. I almost cried when I read your email to her. Anyway, my dad was known as "bear", "tank", "brudiss" Moake but so was a cousin Steve Moake. My dad is 53 and Steve is older than him so he wasn't sure if it was him or Steve that you knew. My grandma nor my dad knew a Marsha Moake. I am curious though you mention that my Aunt Judy wrote a reply on the Wall. I am assuming that was on the internet but my father nor I have seen it. Can you tell me where it is? My Aunt Judy and I were very close she was like my second mother to me and unfortunately died youg due to breast cancer and suffered a major stroke. My Grandpa and her died within days of each other and it was very hard time.
Thanks, Jennifer

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 12 Mar 2009 9:24PM GMT
Classification: Query
I was best friends with a girl named DeeDee Smith, who dated a guy called "duck.". DeeDee and I one day drove into the woods and got so stuck in the snow that Bear came and towed my little Datsun out of the snow. I think he would be about 53 or 55 now. I never knew hid real name and I haven't seen Dee dee in years. Maybe your dad will remember that story if it was he who towed us out.

On the Wall website if you search for Eddie you can click at the bottom to see messages posted to his memory and Judy posted one. Let me know if you can't find it and I'll try to send the link. I have also read a very graphic and specific story by a guy who was with eddie and others when he was killed. I don't have the website off hand but found it by searching on the wall if I remember correctly. It was kinda graphic so if you search and find a story posted by another guy who left a message for eddie it may disturb you a little. Just want to prepare you if you just search like I did generally; some vets told very descriptive stories.

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 12 Mar 2009 9:40PM GMT
Classification: Query
I also want to say I am sorry for the loss of your grandpa and aunt. You must be a very strong family and I'm proud to know you.

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 13 Mar 2009 9:21AM GMT
Classification: Military
Surnames: Moake

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 15 Mar 2009 2:44AM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you for sending me the link, I looked for hours the other night and never did find it. Are you related?
Thanks
Jennifer

Re: My maiden name is Jennifer Moake

Posted: 15 Mar 2009 9:21PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Moake
Jennifer: I went to school with Eddie Moake in Johnston City. He was pretty shy around the girls but was a wonderful witty guy with a infectious smile. And once he got to know you, he would tease you unmercifully.

He ran around with a group of guys that were all super fellas. Almost that entire group of guys went to Vietnam around the same time. Eddie gave the ultimate but all who who returned bore scars from the war. The Vitnam vets reception home was not as revered as those returning from the Gulf.

I have visited The Wall atleast six times. I took my son, my grandchild and four stepgrandchildren. Each have heard the stories about Eddie and the good person that he was.

Recently I was in an airport in Florida where our service men and women were announced as special guests, greeted with water gun salutes to the planes, cleared aisles and applause as they deplaned. My granddaughter asked me why I was crying and I explained not all servicemen were given that same respect in the past, sharing the terrible way some of our servicemen were treated.

Eddie was a handsome and wonderful person. He lives on as long as those who knew him, share his legacy with others.

You can be very proud of your uncle.

Julia
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