In Heaven there Ain't No Beer

That's Why I drink it here!

     Actually, I rarely drink beer - once in Munich, (who wouldn't drink beer in Munich?) but this was a very special occasion.   

     It was at the VFW Post in Grand Island that I found out what an amazing woman, I barely knew, and rarely saw did for hundreds of soldiers and families throughout the world.  She was the sister of my sister-in-law Olga, both German-born, from Vienna Austria.  They saw Hitler march thru the streets of Vienna in 1938 and later, both married American soldiers and came to live here on the island.

     When I walked into the Post, I thought it would be a quiet little Memorial service. No way!  I was amazed to see certificate after certificate of a much loved and appreciated lady who gave endless hours to help soldiers until the 86th year of her life.  the "thank-you" letters were probably written by tear-laden men and women and flowed with gratitude.  The memorial line was flanked with proud VFW men. Beautiful songs were sung and speeches given in her honor.

    It seems Liane was determined to send care packages with all kinds of goodies to soldiers in every battle-field throughout the world.  She raised funds packed and packaged hundreds, working endlessly for this cause.  They say she touched the hearts of families from nearly every state.  

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"Happy days" with husband & son

Since no "booze" was allowed, she merely "laced" her cookies with rum and was famous for this rare delicacy.  Liane Dahlberg was a hard-working, "no-nonsense" person with a determination to "get the job done" at any cost, yet she had a sense of humor and great personality, as recalled by everyone there.  I'm sure, she and sister Olga had many amazing stories, brought back from their lives in Austria during World War II, and shared with the men and women at the Post.

     I never cease to be amazed at what one human being, with great love, can do to touch others in this short life on earth.  Well, there may not be any beer in heaven (although it was delicious), I'm sure there are Rum balls on heaven's table of goodies!