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

[cha.livejournal.com]

That's a beautiful photo... I'm afraid my modern US History is sadly lacking. I knew vaguely that Black vets weren't treated the saem way but I should probably looking into it!

Thanks for sharing!

[supesfan88.livejournal.com]

Boy do you look so impressed lol

Are you a mulatto?

[ferdalump.livejournal.com]

Many thanks to your dad for his service and dedication to a country who seemed to take him and his commitment for granted for far too long.

And you are both some handsome devils in that pic! *pinches your cheeks*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Thank you--those men worked hard for their country, I'm glad that their service has been recognized.

Have you ever seen a crankier looking baby? I still make that face...*GRIN*

*HUGHUG*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for commenting! *HUG*

Yeah, it was a different world back than. And interracial couples had a whole different thing to deal with. But hey, it worked out great for my folks in the end--look at that fabulous kid they were gifted with--and modest, did I mention modest? *G*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Lol! I still look that impressed with things!

I'm mixed, yeah, but I don't think of myself as anything but Black. (or that stupid PC term, African-American. *rolls eyes* Me, I *prefer* Black.) ;)

[rednihilist.livejournal.com]

That *is* a handsome devil, but you like you're slapping him there, hon!

Yes, you're *extremely* modest. *snort* XD

[supesfan88.livejournal.com]

PC terms are getting to be a bit much, eh? I said Mulatto because I know about 14 dozen (thousand!) I'm white -really white- with a bit of Native Idian (but its so minute its ridiculous)

My Pat Great Grandma was a nurse in ww1, My Pat. Grandma was a nurse in ww2, my Pat. Granddad was in the army from the mid 30s to the 50s, My dad was in the Army from 1968-1993 and my mat. granddad was in the Scottish/Royal Army from 46-56.

Even though were from Different countries and you're related to one I must say: Thank a Vet - Remembrance Day - 11/11/09

[floranna.livejournal.com]

Mm, have to agree, he is very handsome!

Wow, in WWII and Vietnam? That's impressive! I held a lot of respect for veterans and if he was in two wars...Whau.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I'm an evol old woman and I was an evol baby. *nods*

Fukin'A I'm modest. ;)

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*grins*

Yeah, lots of guys in his generation served in both wars. He was in the infantry in WWII and in the Army band in Nam--which trust me, wasn't any safer!

[fleegull.livejournal.com]

That is a beautiful, beautiful picture and a wonderful story to go with it. This country still doesn't recognize its' vets the way it should, that's why it's up to us to always remember to say 'thank you'.

Thank you, to your dad.

[rednihilist.livejournal.com]

Of course you are, m'dear! *Mwhahahaha*

Ahem.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Wow, your family really made a huge contribution! The nurses are another group of folks mostly ignored for their service. They were amazing--what they had to go through.

[supesfan88.livejournal.com]

Yup, the Queen even drove an ambulance in the front lines during WW2. No body really talks about that outside of Remembrance day though, which is horrible. Think of all those diseases and things they had to face...just to come back and face the Housewife life of the 50s...insane!

[anitac588.livejournal.com]

It's so awesome taht your parents met so close to me. You really should come for a visit should you get the chance.

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

That IS a handsome man! With a cutie-pie little girl.

Thank you for posting this.

[pepperjackcandy.livejournal.com]

He is handsome.

And you look very no-nonsense in that picture. Determined baby is determined.

[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

[sussixer.livejournal.com]

Tell your Dad, or just know, that I say thanks for making sure that America was still a place for the brave and the free by the time I was born. Also, for all the strides he personally made to make sure that people of color and other minorities (women, gay) were given the respect that every human deserves!

much love and gratitude

[clarkoholic.livejournal.com]

Aw! Such a cute picture! Your dad was a stud muffin!!

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

Your dad is a very handsome fellow. :)

And AWWWW!! wee!baby!Roxy! :D Ain't you just adorable!! :D *pinches cheeks* NO! Not those ones. Behave! lol

*smooches* ♥

[redteekal.livejournal.com]

Great photo...and he truly is a good looking man. He looks pretty proud of himself there and so he should - he's holding the gorgeous bundle of Roxy! Thanks for sharing the pic.

[bluemeridian]

You look ready to kick some ass and take some names there (or maybe just a nap). It's a great photo. :)

[myownghost.livejournal.com]

oh, he is handsome! my goodness me. that's a terrific photo. :)