My Dad

[sscjoe]

I just wanted to post these pictures in gratitude and respect for my father, who from 1943 to 1965 served his country in 3 wars. WWII in the pacific theater with the Navy as a gunner on a Helldiver and Korea and Vietnam as a crew chief in the Air Force. For 20 years he fought the politicians for a veterens cemetary and finally on 11/11/08 the Ulster County Veterens Cemetary was dedicated. This may be self-indugent on my part but I am very proud of what mt Dad has accomplished and just wanted to share my pride not only for him but for all Veterens.
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[sscjoe]

Just wanted to share some photos of the dedication of the Ulster County Veterens Cemetary in New Paltz NY. My Dad(pictured) fought the county legislature for 20 years to get a local cemetery for veterens and it was finally dedicated on11/11/08



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[sparkie]

Sorry, but your pics are red x es,,,,,Wanna see em.

[DocGreek]

Sparkie....My thoughts, and prayers, are with you, Bro. If you need any help....just HOLLER!! I liked sscjoe's red ex's, kinda look like my bloodshot eyeballs!! NOTHING....has ever been GIVEN to "US", we had to find some way of "Adapting, Surviving, and Overcoming"....AND we will!.....Semper Fi, Bro's.....Doc Greek

[sscjoe]

http://www.ywg-web.com/sscjoe/dedication-wide.jpg

http://www.ywg-web.com/sscjoe/marker-whole.jpg

http://www.ywg-web.com/sscjoe/dad-close.jpg

[yellowwing]

That last one really got to me. That essence of Fierce Pride and Memory just radiates from him! :thumbup:

[SGT7477]

Thanks for sharing, Semper FI.

[rb1651]

You have every right to be proud. Semper Fi.

[Chumley]

Very nice tribute - to Veterans, AND to your Pop! Respect seems to run in your family!
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