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To the editor:
Robert Stewart was a man of many talents. After graduation from high school at the old De La Salle Military Academy in 1951, he proudly served as a Marine in the Korean conflict and fought on Korean soil.
Returning home, he became a detective with the Kansas City Police Department and later advanced to special agent with the United States Secret Service. From this exciting life, the events for which he had the most pride were his military combat years. Robert stood willing and able to give his best when it became necessary to defend his country and the democratic way of life.
My husband, Robert, died in July 2007. I was confronted with what to do with his military clothing, which he had preserved in mint-like condition from his service time. This past summer I realized that the uniform and memorabilia of his military and law enforcement careers should be where others could come and see; they are a part of regional history. The uniform and memorabilia were donated to the Kansas City Museum that is currently housed in Union Station in Kansas City. The items would be safeguarded for future generations to have the opportunity to know that others before them had fought for their freedom.
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, I will be honoring my veteran knowing he will be remembered by all of those visiting the museum in the coming years.
To the editor:
Robert Stewart was a man of many talents. After graduation from high school at the old De La Salle Military Academy in 1951, he proudly served as a Marine in the Korean conflict and fought on Korean soil.
Returning home, he became a detective with the Kansas City Police Department and later advanced to special agent with the United States Secret Service. From this exciting life, the events for which he had the most pride were his military combat years. Robert stood willing and able to give his best when it became necessary to defend his country and the democratic way of life.
My husband, Robert, died in July 2007. I was confronted with what to do with his military clothing, which he had preserved in mint-like condition from his service time. This past summer I realized that the uniform and memorabilia of his military and law enforcement careers should be where others could come and see; they are a part of regional history. The uniform and memorabilia were donated to the Kansas City Museum that is currently housed in Union Station in Kansas City. The items would be safeguarded for future generations to have the opportunity to know that others before them had fought for their freedom.
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, I will be honoring my veteran knowing he will be remembered by all of those visiting the museum in the coming years.
