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Unfortunately, like so many other terms, the word 'hero' has become devalued by over-use. But your Dad clearly was a real one...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 6, 2009 at 5:44 AM
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What an incredible man! So humble! My kind of hero! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 5, 2009 at 7:48 PM
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Sounds like a hell of a guy, Timmy!
I did that not to long ago -- put my father's and grandfather's military memorabilia on display -- I call it my ancestor worship cabinet. Has their funeral flags and all their decorations. My grandfather was WW I and WWII vet; dad was Korea and Vietnam. Neither ever talked about the hairy stuff -- only funny stories and interesting things they saw.
IT's like you said -- they didn't have to.
posted by
strat
on February 5, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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TimmyTales
A wonderful write up and tribute to your father, truly an American hero. He really served his country and was lucky enough to have a son like you to remember him.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 5, 2009 at 9:15 AM
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Timmy
How very true that heroes don’t speak of their heroic deeds. They are typically humble and unassuming people. Great idea to put together a shadow box of your father’s memorabilia – so often they remain in shoe boxes tucked away in a closet.
posted by
Troosha
on February 5, 2009 at 9:07 AM
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