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Yes 'there is also a lot of beauty and joy.' lovemydog Jan 2016 #1
Oh, I MELTED when I saw that one Number23 Jan 2016 #4
I have to tell you, pictures and stories like this reinforce my belief that I am on randys1 Jan 2016 #6
Those pictures are fantastic! sheshe2 Jan 2016 #2
Wasn't that one a hoot??! Number23 Jan 2016 #5
Would you just look at that grin. sheshe2 Jan 2016 #9
I love it! brer cat Jan 2016 #3
He sure does. lovemydog Jan 2016 #10
Thanks for this, Number23 Hekate Jan 2016 #7
Happy New Year to you too!! Number23 Jan 2016 #8
Thank You, Number23! Kind of Blue Jan 2016 #11
You're welcome! I just love the joy on his face in those pictures Number23 Jan 2016 #13
Whoa, thanks for sharing! nt Stellar Jan 2016 #12
That's pretty cool! BumRushDaShow Jan 2016 #14
How cool! Number23 Jan 2016 #15
From what I remember BumRushDaShow Jan 2016 #16
He did something BIG to get a Bronze Star--they did not hand those out like popcorn. MADem Jan 2016 #17
All we have left of his WW2 mementos BumRushDaShow Jan 2016 #19
Oh, ok--those "stars" attached to that medal have a specific meaning--see below.... MADem Jan 2016 #21
I did see that description BumRushDaShow Jan 2016 #22
For the 2 World Wars, they did what was called an "Old Man's Draft." MADem Jan 2016 #23
Your father must be one ass kicking US soldier Number23 Jan 2016 #18
I expect he was BumRushDaShow Jan 2016 #20
To your dad, BumRush. One incredibly inspiring, butt kicking fellow Number23 Jan 2016 #24
Thank you for this, Number23! Just another day on the subway.. Cha Jan 2016 #25
If your son has been through Indonesia then there's probably a good chance he'd have stopped Number23 Jan 2016 #26
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