Father's Day

Happy Father's Day, Dad. It's only been two months since you died. In some ways it seems like it happened just yesterday, and in other ways it seems like it happened a long time ago. I still can't believe you are gone. I miss you terribly.

Friends, if you are lucky enough to still have your father, give him an extra hug for me today, okay?

And? Check out my brother's cool red shoes. :-)

The greatest generation

If you have the opportunity please thank a vet today.

My father served in the Army for 20 years. He was one of the greatest generation, fighting in the Pacific theater during WWII. He was also one of the lucky ones who came home and lived a good, long life. Many, many did not. If you are not part of the military family, or do not live near a military installation, it can be easy to forget (or overlook) the sacrifice those who served, and who currently serve, make to protect us.

If Dad was still alive he would be watching the Normandy services. He wouldn't talk about it because he never really talked about WWII, but he would silently honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Thank you, veterans. Thank you, Dad.