Today marks the 95th anniversary of my father's birth. He died more than 20 years ago, and I wish that I had talked with him about his service. Although my mother sent me his awards and photos, it's not the same. Happy Birthday, Dad.
A Happy Birthday to your Dad from me as well, memories are so important. And isn't that so true Lou about talking to your Dad? I didn't talk to my own Dad when he could still have told me his stories, and now due to age and Alzheimer's his memory is sort of on again, off again. Of course he was pretty quiet about his service even before then, and I wouldn't have known he was in Transport Command if his photo ID hadn't fallen out of a box we were moving back in the fifties. Even then he just sort of shrugged his shoulders and said it was an interruption, I just flew "stuff" in C-47s, not cool fighters or anything. And I never pressed.
I know what you mean, Clint. When I was growing up and my parents went to unit reunions, I would often attend. The guys would reminisce, but I was too young to appreciate what they did. One of the guys was my parent's best man and my godfather.
Wish you some good remembrance to him! Toast to him with a good glass of whatever you like and remember the good days you had together!
A belated happy birthday for your father, Lou. I lost my dad 14 years 3 months ago and I still think of him every day. There are many times I regret not spending more time talking to him. But then I think about all the good times we did have and that's what I choose to remember most.
