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The Hero I Took to Vote Yesterday

Every Election Day, I bring the name of someone who fought to preserve our freedom with me as I vote. I say their name and then thank them for preserving our liberties, among which is the right to vote. The cornerstone of our democracy.  

This election day the hero I brought to vote with me was Robert Crater von Egloffstein.  His daughter, Elyse Migliaccio, tells me that he was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 33 and assigned to the T/O (Texas/ Oklahoma infantry- K Company.) K Co hit the beach at Normandy on D-day plus 5 and he and his unit fought valiantly through the hedgerows -Malmedy- St Vith – the Arden’s and finally onto liberate a concentration camp.  Pops, as they called him, was a poor shot but he carried a French schoolbag filled with hand grenades. He had a great arm and could throw far more accurately than shoot. Lastly, for his actions at Malmedy, after the massacre, he was awarded the bronze star. God Bless him and all who served and those who gave their last full measure of devotion to maintain our freedom. 

This video explains my “Take a Hero to Vote” ritual. Maybe you can take one next year!

The Hero I Took to VOTE

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On Election Day, I continued a tradition that I have been doing for years. My last blog, below, explained it in detail, but in brief; I find the name of someone who died fighting for our freedoms. One of those freedoms is the right to vote, so right before I vote, I say their name and thank them for their sacrifice. Giving their life so that I, (we) can exercise one the most precious human rights there is. namely, to have a say in determining ones’ destiny.

This year’s hero is a World War II Sergeant who won his medal of honor in the bloody Okinawa conflict, one April day in 1945. I discovered his incredible story while researching a character arc for my new book, Constantine’s Dagger. His citation below says it all…

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For more truly amazing reading, go to MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS. Next week, I’ll post the other man of honor I met, vis-a-vis research, whose story also plays a role in my new book.

Take a Hero to Vote and Say “Thank You” as You Cast Your Ballot

Back by popular demand, as we approach election day, November 3th, is “Take A Hero to Vote.”  No matter who you vote for, don’t forget to thank those who preserved that precious right. Feel free to share and spread the gratitude.

Resources Online

Do some Detective work in your neighborhood

  • Call your local newspaper and ask for a list of fallen soldiers in your area
  • Ask Family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors
  • Google your town, county, or state, which may have specific websites dedicated to Fallen Soldiers in your area.

Visit Popular U.S. Memorials 

Tell Us Which Hero You Honored On Election Day

Join me on my Facebook page to record the name of the person you honored on Election Day.

Take a Hero to Vote