November 11

[roxy]

This is my dad. He's holding me. My dad served in the Army--WWII, and in Viet Nam. He did thirty years and retired. The Army probably gave him a better life than he would have had in Florida at the time. My dad wasn't a service kind of guy. Once he got out of the army he was done. I think the thing he valued about his service was meeting my mom when he was stationed in Europe. (warbaby here).

He gave up a lot for this country, and in my opinion, gave a lot more than he got. When he came back to the States with my mom, it took them forever to find a place to live. Service wasn't good enough. He was a vet, but he was a Black vet, and that didn't mean anything to anyone. Still, he overcame, and eventually, Black vets were recognized for their service too.

So anyway, my dad--handsome devil.

Comments

[space-raider182.livejournal.com]

ooh, your dad's a stud :) This photo is so lovely. Reminds me of a lot floating around through my family. We have lots of black vets. My grandfather was a Black Vet from Nam too. I love seeing photos of him in his uniform. Those men were so handsome (I swear my Papa still is). He already had a family started when he was shipped out, but, being black I don't think he got any help from his country when he returned, even here in California. These days he (and his sons, also vets) gets a lot more recognition for all he gave and yeah, I'm proud of him.
Thanks for sharing, Roxy! your father's story is beautiful. I know you're proud, you should be :)
xoxo

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*grin* Thanks! Yeah, those guys looked AMAZING in uniform! I was looking for one of the Nam pics--if I find it I'll post it.

These days he (and his sons, also vets) gets a lot more recognition for all he gave and yeah, I'm proud of him.

Thank god it's a different day! Thanks for sharing with me, too!

also, i love your icon*koff*