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

[iibnf.livejournal.com]

Handsome man. Kinda reminds me a bit of Nat King Cole in that photo, not quite so broad in the face, though. (Yeah, I have a thing for Cole ;D ).

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*GRIN*

Why thank you! He always put me in mind of Sidney Poitier, but Nat is cool! (wee roxy had a crush on him)