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Respectfully Submitted by Lake Family Newsletter Editor, Jackie Davis, of the WLH Family Reunion Circle, Columbus, Ohio
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Archive for category Our Family History
Willie Lake, Sr. is a United States Army Veteran with an Honorable Discharge. He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Wilie is the 9th Lake brother, a son of the late, Lossie Mae Lake and Earl Lake. He is one of five Lake brothers who served in the US Armed Forces.
Photo left is of Willie eating a meal by his truck. Photo below right is of Willie descending to ground with parachute.
Thank you Willie for your dedicated service to our Country!
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Respectfully Submitted by Helen & Willie Lake of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
JC Lake – Served in World War II Army and with the US Civil War Soldiers – he is the oldest Lake brother and son to the late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake and father of Barbara Jean Cureton from Newberry, South Carolina.
Alfred Jr. Lake – Served in the United States Army, World War II – he is the second oldest Lake brother and son to the late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake; husband of Hattie (Deeds) Lake, and father to the late, Melvin Lake and Frances (Lake) Blackwell.
Willie Burr Lake – Served in the United States Army –He was the 3rd oldest Lake brother and son to the late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake; husband of Doris (Coleman) Lake and father of Larry Lake.
Benjamin HughLake – Served in Vietnam Company A First Battalion, First Brigade. He was the 10th and youngest Lake brother and son to the late Earl and Lossie Mae Lake; husband of Lucille (Werts) Lake and father of Hughvaris Lake from Detroit, Michigan.
Five brothers, including Willie James Lake (see post above) are Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The late Earl Lake and Lossie Mae Lake, the first Treasurer of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle were the parents of Five Soldiers. THANK GOD FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!
WILLIE BURR LAKE AND AND HIS MOTHER, LOSSIE MAE LAKE
Respectfully Submitted by Delores Lake Knight, a daughter of Horatio and Thelma Lake of the Washington DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Photos shown above are of Saniya Elizabeth Ferguson at ages ONE, TWO and THREE on Easter Sunday’s (2011, 2012 & 2013). She is growing so nicely, adorable! Proud mommy & daddy are Amy E. Herbert and Seth Ferguson. Her doting Grandfather is Ralph Herbert, Jr; Great Grandfather is Ralph Herbert, Sr.; Great-Great Grandparents are the late Susie Williams Herbert and William Herbert, Sr. And her Great-Great-Great Grandparents are the late Bessie Lake Herbert and Fletcher Herbert.
Respectfully Submitted by Amy Elizabeth Herbert of Philadelphia, PA
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Cedric Herbert has been in the ROTC for 3 years. In his senior year, he received a trophy for Cadet of the year. He also received several other trophies in his senior year for his outstanding performance in ROTC. Cedric has always desired the “army” life just like his grandfather who served for 20+ years until he was hurt and received a Purple Heart. His grandmother, Mary, said Cedric could have started in any rank he chose but he selected Infantry Combat, like his grandfather did.
While in high school, Cedric would get up for school at 5am sharp EVERY morning even though school didn’t start until 8:45am. Not typical at all for most high school kids but very typical for this future army man. He graduated from high school on June 5, 2013 and will go for basic training on September 2013 at Fort Benning, Georgia to begin his career in the army. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES CEDRIC HERBERT, JR.
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Dugan Herbert and John R. Herbert of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Congratulations go out to Team Owner, AARON HERBERT who is now the new team owner of the Philadelphia Liberty Basketball League (CBL- Community Basketball League) a semi-pro team.
Taken From the Press Release: Herbert, who played guard when he attended Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, plans on pursuing a career as an athlete agent when he graduates from Temple University. “As a CBL owner, even though my primary focus is on my players enjoying themselves, I would love using my agent skills and connections to help my players develop their talent and pursue their goal of playing in the NBA and overseas.”
Respectfully Submitted by proud father, Ralph Herbert, Jr., of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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John and Mary are pleased to say their family is doing pretty well. Their granddaughter, Kandzadie is doing fine- is currently living in Las Vegas with her mother. They want to congratulate their Grandson, Cedric on his graduation from high school in June this year. Cedric, Jr. has decided to enlist in the United States Army. He has signed up for Infantry Combat — like his grandfather did. Peace and Blessings to the Family!
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Dugan Herbert and John R. Herbert of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle.
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John Robert Herbert retired from the United States Army in 1973 as a Sergeant First Class (E7) after 20 years of Service. He could have stayed on a little longer but he refused to train women. (Women were just being admitted to into the Armed Forces at that time- previously they were WACs or WAVES). John traveled widely in his stint which included his basic training in Columbia, S.C. and being stationed in Baltimore, M.D. and in Texas. He served 2 years in France; 2 years in Germany; Korea 1 year and 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He was wounded in combat in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart for his bravery. John’s wife Mary traveled with him during many of his years in the Service, they married 7 years after he joined the Army. Overall, John describes his experience in the Service as positive.
THANK YOU JOHN R. HERBERT FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Dugan Herbert of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Respectfully Submitted by Tamika Herbert Quoa of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Respectfully Submitted by Mignon Wilson of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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