Dad, thank you for providing service to our country during Vietnam which ultimately took your life forty years later. One day our government will admit that Agent Orange caused your lung disease. I never heard you speak negatively about our government which is something more Americans should do. You were proud to vote in every election and proud to serve our country.
Dad was an airplane mechanic for the F-9 (?) in the Air Force
I watched you walk in Memorial Day Parades as a member of the VFW and the American Legion on many occasions when you weren't with your Brother Masons. 
I am not only thanking you for serving and protecting our country but also all of the other Americans who have in the past and are currently serving. There is a strength and bravery you have/had that I never could find in myself. This Memorial Day, Dad, you will be honored along with all the other Veterans who have served our country. when I hear taps at the cemetery...I'll cry. How can I not?
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What a beautiful tribute to your dad and all the others who have served this country.
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Absolutely beautiful! You brought tears to my eyes. My FIL died from health issues caused by agent orange. I am truly grateful for your Dad's service and for all of those who have served to protect the freedoms we enjoy in this awesome country. Hugs to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteAnd on a lighter note, go get that alpaca knocked up!! LOL!
灰心是動搖的開端，動搖是失敗的近鄰。 ..................................................
ReplyDeleteVery touching tribute to your father...although my father does not seem to have any ill effects from Agent Orange, he came home with a host of other problems. Although he is still with us, we have just begun a new chapter where he is sober...I hope to have many years with him.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Memorial Day post - thanks for sharing all those great pictures of your dad.
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