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What Did You Do in the War, Grandpa?
In 250 years, America has fought 14 wars—including the one that made us a country in the first place. Once a generation, on average, American men—and now women—have answered the call to serve the United States of America. Some fought the British at Saratoga. Others later fought alongside them to keep the lights of Europe lit against Hitler.
Gary and Brian Laube think all of them deserve medals. The brothers—history buffs with relatives in every U.S. war dating back to before the Revolution—have founded Tricorn Commemorative Medals LLC (www.tricornmedals.com ) and commissioned a series of limited-edition Commemorative War Medals designed to honor veterans of every U.S. generation.
“Prior to World War I, very few medals of honor were given,” says Gary, the older of the two brothers, both of whom are Revolutionary War enthusiasts who reenact battles of the 3rd New York Regiment, Griffings Company. “My great-great-great-great grandfather fought in those battles. An even earlier relative fought in the French and Indian Wars,” says Gary, who has appeared on The History Channel. The Laubes’ great-great grandfather was a drummer in the Civil War. Their great-great uncle was blown up on the Battleship Maine during the Spanish American War. Their grandfather was wounded three different times in France during World War I. Their father was in the service during World War II. And an uncle landed on Okinawa during the invasion. “We feel very strongly toward vets,” adds Brian, who collects military antiques and reenacts battles of the Civil War. “If it weren’t for them we wouldn’t have our freedoms.”
Donations to The Freedom Alliance A portion of the proceeds from the Laubes’ Commemorative Veteran Medals will go to The Freedom Alliance, an organization that awards college scholarships to children of veterans who have died or are 100% disabled. “It’s a great cause,” says Gary. “The organization has so far given out around three quarters of a million dollars worth of scholarships to children of veterans. We’re proud that we’ll be a part of it.”
The medals are designed to honor vets of each of America’s 14 wars: the French and Indian Wars, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the War in Iraq. Each medal, cast in bronze, hangs on a service ribbon and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
“We felt someone needed to start a commemorative series for veterans of all wars from the beginning of our country,” says Gary, looking down the site of a musket used by a soldier during the Revolutionary War. “We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them.”
Visit: www.tricornmedals.com
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Biography
Brian and Gary Laube are history buffs with ancestors in every American war going back to the beginning of the French and Indian Wars in the 1680s. They and their families live on the eastern end of Long Island in Southold, scene of military activity during the American Revolution. Gary and his wife recently restored a 17th-century house in Southold that is now on the National Register of Historic Places. An archaeological dig on the property uncovered tens of thousands of artifacts dating back through the centuries. Brian and his wife collect and sell military antiques and memorabilia.
Questions for Interviewers
Your family has been here for over 300 years. Who was your earliest ancestor in the New World?
How did you trace your lineage?
You would have been eligible during Vietnam. Did you serve?
Do you know if any of your relatives were killed in action?
How many living veterans are there?
What gave you the idea for a commemorative series for veterans?
How are you connected with The Freedom Alliance?
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