I have to admit, I didn't get very enthused about Veterans Day yesterday, but in all fairness, I'm still fighting a terrible sore throat and trying to work too. But, after reading Sooz's post, I felt I must mention my Dad. He fought in the Korean and Vietnam wars. In Korea, he was on the team that recovered the dead. What a memory to have. In Vietnam, he was a First Sergeant and did much more than just the one job. He had slides he took the entire time he was in Vietnam and Okinawa. We would bring them out at least once a year to view and he would tell us the same stories about them over and over again. We loved hearing them EVERY TIME! After he passed away, LeLe's father-in-law very graciously scanned them all and copied them to a CD. Thanks Big MK!!
My Dad was very humble about his military career. He didn't really talk much about things he personally did, but talked about his unit in general and what the enemy was doing. After his death, we found several medals he won. What a man. Thanks to men like him, we are able to live freely and do whatever we want, say whatever we want, and worship however we want without fear. So, here's to you Papa! We love you, we miss you, and we appreciate your sacrifice for all of us.
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That's one of my favorite pictures. I used to have it on my cork board at my last job and everyone said he looked like a hard a$$. I was like, "You obviously didn't know him. He was anything BUT."
There were times in his military career that he had to be hard, but he was always kind and sweet to his family. He was so easily moved by his love and devotion to his family, especially later in his life. If more people were like him, the world would be a much better place.
I agree. I miss his smile and gentle spirit.
He is so handsome. Thanks for sharing! I always loved seeing my Poppa's pictures from his military days. No offense to our men but men had such a handsome look back then or is it just me?
Not just you, Sooz. Something about that time. I think the women were prettier too. I guess it was that classic 50s look. Pale skin and red lips. And the camera lenses or something...
Very sweet post, Mrs. B.
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