Hug a vet today

This is my grandfather

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He served 3 years on a sub in the Pacific during WWII.

This is my dad

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He served 5 years, also in the Pacific, right before the Vietnam war

Thank a vet today for their service!

Comments

  1. The Four Week VeganNovember 11, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    Amen. Anyday is a good day to thank a vet, but today is extra special. Mayhem looks just like your dad.

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  2. UnknownNovember 11, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Happy Veteran's day!

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  3. Maria OntiverosNovember 11, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Great photos. I blogged about my WWII dad today, too. Thanks for the message.
    Rinda

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  4. UnknownNovember 11, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Amen. My 1st husband gave the ultimate gift. His life so that two of his soldiers could live. This day is always hard for me and it has been 16 years....

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  5. Creative JunkieNovember 11, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Absolutely. We should honor them every day, but especially today.

    Love those pictures!

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  6. JenniNovember 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Amen to that!

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  7. Carrie/scrapchickNovember 15, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Great pics! I also blogged about my Grandfather for Veteran's Day.

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  8. Carrie/scrapchickFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Great pics! I also blogged about my Grandfather for Veteran's Day.

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