Submitted by Mentatminds t3_yssbco in OldSchoolCool
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Brief-Plankton-2636 t1_iw0sf1l wrote
My father went to Italy for that one and is still kicking at 97 today. Hope you were able to enjoy your gramps.
Mentatminds OP t1_iw0t1si wrote
Thanks! He came back, which we are so fortunate for - Wounded in action, awarded 2 Purple Hearts & 3 Battle Stars
Mentatminds OP t1_iw0t9j9 wrote
Wow! That’s incredible; You’re a fortunate human to have him around! Cancer got him ‘97 but fortunate for the childhood memories I do have of him.
Brief-Plankton-2636 t1_iw0ubjl wrote
Lost both my mother and wife to Cancer. Cancer Sucks. Glad you have memories.
CommieMarxist t1_iw108ih wrote
Be a good father and a good soldier.
palm_desert_tangelos t1_iw1tdow wrote
So cute
Imjustnotfunny t1_iw2hnwt wrote
My granddad too. He was awarded the military cross. (British). He died about 20 years ago, though.
lilcreep_ t1_iw0qrq3 wrote
Its over 70 yrs ago but i hope he came back well