Monthly Archives: February 2008

A memory slipping away

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Josh Renaud
How is it that the war once known as “The Great War” has become the forgotten war? Many disparate interests have gradually gotten me to think about World War I over the past few years. For example: Two of my … Continue reading →

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The story behind the story

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Josh Renaud
If you want to learn about how I found the John Becker story, or if you’re interested in what methods I have used to trace the Becker family tree, please keep reading.

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The murder of John Becker

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Josh Renaud
Ninety years ago, a sailor was found dead in Chicago, bloodied but still warm. His name was John Andrew Becker and he was my great-great-great-uncle. As I mentioned in a previous entry, I have uncovered many names as I have … Continue reading →

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Texas’ flavor

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Josh Renaud
The past couple days we have experienced some bits of South Texas culture. Yesterday we went with my Grandma Renaud to eat at a barbecue place called Rudy’s. And today we visited the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

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