Originally Posted by philfree:
Didn't really know Saccopoo but may he rest in peace.
Buried my Dad today. 1929 to 2017 Korean War Vet and then a self made millionaire. I knew we were having the military send off and that they would fold his flag. I figured my older brother would receive the flag and I'm good with that. What I didn't expect was to be presented his uniform. What an honor. I found a five hour pass in the pocket of the Jacket from 1952 which was when he was being discharged. Pretty awesome. Can only imagine what he did for those five hours.
I asked my dad one day that if the reason he was the tank commander was because he enlisted instead of being drafted. He said "no it was the process of elimination." I think he was third down the line of command.
RIP Dad
Sorry to hear that. Many thanks to your father for his service. It sounds like he served with distinction. [Reply]
RIP, I've definately lurked here way more than I've posted over the years, but I was sad to hear this.
I'm a support rep for neurosurgeons and patients that go through these types of things. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. It's incredibly hard on people and their families.
I hope he's found peace, and I hope his family does as well. [Reply]
Originally Posted by philfree:
Didn't really know Saccopoo but may he rest in peace.
Buried my Dad today. 1929 to 2017 Korean War Vet and then a self made millionaire. I knew we were having the military send off and that they would fold his flag. I figured my older brother would receive the flag and I'm good with that. What I didn't expect was to be presented his uniform. What an honor. I found a five hour pass in the pocket of the Jacket from 1952 which was when he was being discharged. Pretty awesome. Can only imagine what he did for those five hours.
I asked my dad one day that if the reason he was the tank commander was because he enlisted instead of being drafted. He said "no it was the process of elimination." I think he was third down the line of command.
RIP Dad
Wow, Condolences Phil. My dad is also a Korean War vet . Born in 1927. He will be 90 in September. It is sad. Knowing I will be going to his funeral before long. [Reply]
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
And from the way back machine, logical (Jim).
Teenage me wanted to be him when I grew up. Sadi never got a chance to meet him.
He would of loved this! The level of anger he would of had when we were down 24-0 would of only been equaled by the level of joy when we won by 20. This game was awesome, and I wish I could of shared a couch with him when we won it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Son of Logical:
He would of loved this! The level of anger he would of had when we were down 24-0 would of only been equaled by the level of joy when we won by 20. This game was awesome, and I wish I could of shared a couch with him when we won it.
Think you’re right and awesome to see you’re still around. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Son of Logical:
He would of loved this! The level of anger he would of had when we were down 24-0 would of only been equaled by the level of joy when we won by 20. This game was awesome, and I wish I could of shared a couch with him when we won it.
Monty and I made a toast to your dad, saccapoo and BCD before the game. [Reply]