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

[twinsarein.livejournal.com]

The first thing I noticed about your dad, was actually the love on his face as he gazes at you. What a wonderful moment to capture. So much is lost when people insist on you looking at the camera and smiling.

Your dad is way handsome, especially in his uniform. People like him deserve daily thanks for all they did for this country. I know whenever my husband sees a man in a veteran's cap, he goes up to say thank you (so far he hasn't seen a woman in one of those caps - I don't know if he'd go up to them or not). Anyway, tell your dad 'thank you' from me.

Thank you!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I was working at the store one day, and saw a about Dad's age go up and thank a young woman in unniform for her service--I was *very* touched. It was a lovely moment.

Yeah--me and dad have had our issues, but I kind of was his favorite--I think because I was so cranky. ;)