George Hayduke Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Alyce Dixon, one of the first African-American women to serve in the army and believed to be the oldest living female veteran, died Wednesday. She was 108. Dixon, known as “Queen Bee,” died in her sleep, the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center said, according to FOX5DC. Born in Boston in 1907 as Alice Ellis, Dixon changed the spelling of her first name when she was 16, inspired by actress Alyce Mills, the VA said in a prior press release. She briefly attended Howard University but quit school early to help support her family. She joined the Women’s Army Corps in 1943, stationed in England and France during World War II and working in the postal service with the 6888th Battalion. Her job was to help eliminate a massive backlog of letters and packages sent to soldiers fighting on the frontlines. She received the Good Conduct Medal for her service. Later, Dixon worked for the Census Bureau and the Pentagon. She also volunteered for Washington Hospital Center and Howard University Hospital. Dixon retired in 1973 and had been living at the VA Medical Center’s Community Living Center. “God left me with a few marbles,” Dixon had said. “I’m so blessed.” Medical Center director Brian Hawkins told FOX5DC that Dixon would be missed. “She was one-of-a-kind; a strong-willed, funny, wise, giving and feisty WWII veteran,” Hawkins said. “Her message touched a lot of people. It has been an honor to care for the oldest female veteran. The DC VA Medical Center won’t be the same without her.” 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxinjersey Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks for the post George! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 RIP dear lady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 ***/// 'OlSarge'sGals Respectfully Salute your service to God & Country, Ma'am. With much gratitude we say... "Farewell & God Speed, Sister Patriot ". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatshername Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 RIP Queen Bee 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckriebs Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 In Your Honor Unselfishly, you left your fathers and your mothers,You left behind your sisters and your brothers.Leaving your beloved children and wives,You put on hold, your dreams-your lives.On foreign soil, you found yourself plantedTo fight for those whose freedom you granted.Without your sacrifice, their cause would be lostBut you carried onward, no matter the cost. Many horrors you had endured and seen.Many faces had haunted your dreams.You cheered as your enemies littered the ground;You cried as your brothers fell all around. When it was over, you all came back home,Some were left with memories to face all alone;Some found themselves in the company of friendsAs their crosses cast shadows across the land. Those who survived were forever scarredEmotionally, physically, permanently marred.Those who did not now sleep eternally'Neath the ground they had given their lives to keep free. With a hand upon my heart, I feel The pride and respect; my reverence is revealedIn the tears that now stream down my upturned faceAs our flag waves above you, in her glory and grace.Freedom was the gift that you unselfishly gavePain and death was the price that you ultimately paid.Every day, I give my utmost admirationTo those who had fought to defend our nation.~ Author Unknown ~ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFuryUSCZ Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 ***/// Beautiful share, GEOGRAPHER. We thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia AH Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Could not have said it better GEOGRAPHER ! May GOD bless her SOUL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man_Kind Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 God Bless Alyce Dixon, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new york kevin Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 In Your Honor Unselfishly, you left your fathers and your mothers, You left behind your sisters and your brothers. Leaving your beloved children and wives, You put on hold, your dreams-your lives. On foreign soil, you found yourself planted To fight for those whose freedom you granted. Without your sacrifice, their cause would be lost But you carried onward, no matter the cost. Many horrors you had endured and seen. Many faces had haunted your dreams. You cheered as your enemies littered the ground; You cried as your brothers fell all around. When it was over, you all came back home, Some were left with memories to face all alone; Some found themselves in the company of friends As their crosses cast shadows across the land. Those who survived were forever scarred Emotionally, physically, permanently marred. Those who did not now sleep eternally 'Neath the ground they had given their lives to keep free. With a hand upon my heart, I feel The pride and respect; my reverence is revealed In the tears that now stream down my upturned face As our flag waves above you, in her glory and grace. Freedom was the gift that you unselfishly gave Pain and death was the price that you ultimately paid. Every day, I give my utmost admiration To those who had fought to defend our nation. ~ Author Unknown ~ Ditto Geo, additionally Ms. Alyce Dixon thank you for your service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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