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.
posted by yvonne at Saturday, June 06, 2009
7 Comments:
What a hansdsome picture.
I try to thank our military whenever possible. We stop them in public and thank them.
Thank you AugieDad for serving our country. *hug*
*sits with Carey on this one*
Oh, and to add.
One of my most favorite things in the world is when I am in an airport and a group of service people are either coming or going. The hustle-bustle of whatever is happening always stops for an applause and salutes. It gives me chills every single time.
I love old WWII pictures. I have one of my dad and my father-in-law. Did you see on TV that the WWII vet that Obama was going to honor on June 6 died the night before the ceremony? The man was in Normandy and had visited the cemetery the day before, but died in his sleep.
Thanks to your dad, Augie, and to all the sons & daughters and fathers & mothers who have served our country. Especially The Greatest Generation (I love that name!) They persevered through amazingly difficult conditions.
I had not heard that the honored vet died the night before he was to be honored, Puffy. How very sad - and yet he was in the right place to join his brothers who had gone before, as I'm sure he was thinking about them all that day and into the night of his passing.
We are losing so many WWII veterans every day. Those who served 65 years ago had to have been at the least 18, 19, 20 years old. They are now 85 years old, give or take a few years.
Yes, Swami -- they truly are the GREATEST GENERATION.
Thank you, vets. Thank you, PuffyDad and PuffyDadInLaw, and all those who served so proudly.
Thinking of you and your memories of your Dad for tomorrow. I'm sure it will be a difficult day.
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