Frank Murry Hampton Sr., my older brother served in the US Army in the Vietnam war (1963-67). He passed away year 2000 leaving his wife Julia, four children; Frank Murry Hampton Jr., West Helena, Kenneth Hampton, California; DeIvory Estelle Hampton-Scott, Indiana; and Kerry Rudolph Hampton, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Jeremiah Rudolph Hampton, my younger brother, served in the US Navy (1963-68). He currently resides with his wife(Maxine Hampton) in West Helena, Arkansas. They have one son(Tyronza Hampton) who resides in California.

Robert Murray Martin, my oldest son, (not pictured)served in the US Navy 1985-1992. He was deployed at Desert Storm, Desert Shield and the Persian Gulf. He currently resides in Atlanta, GA with his wife Nikki and five sons( DeVarus) a Freshman at Georgia Southern University; ( DeMarcus) member of ROTC; (Christian) elementary school; (Christopher and Chancellor).

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends__John 15:13.

FREEDOM COMMEMORATES

Dear Members of the Military:

Sons, fathers, husbands and brothers,

daughters, wives, sisters and mothers;

It was your bravery and commitment

that sustained this land,

and kept us free from the enemy's hand;

There's 'only' so much a few good soldiers can do,

and we're proud that this group included you;

Time you spent away from your home,

protecting the weak,

inspired the strong,

encouraged the intercessors to pray,

and gave new meaning for every new day;

To those who left and did not return,

your loved ones aren't alone;

we're here...

because you were there,

so our time and love we'll gladly share,

all because we sincerely care;

On this day of celebration,

let's not forget we're a blessed Nation,

we must never fail to honor our God,

our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,

He fought the greatest battle ---

and paid the greatest price;

Today America appreciates,

families celebrate,

Freedom commemorates.

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