One time I was mumbling about the seat of the pickup truck my dad was letting me use to get to college being cold in the morning. He didn't get mad, he just told me how when he was going to Iowa State University he and others went outside every morning and got under their cars and warmed the oil pans with blowtorches so they could drive them. So, I never mumbled about that seat again.
I knew it was that level of cold when I'd go out the front door and the screen door just slammed because the 'closer' thingy was so cold. I didn't use a blowtorch but a hair dryer.
So sorry about your Dad. He lived a long and fruitful life. We know this because he was a WWII vet, and he raised a child who will continue his fight for liberty and humanity.
My grandfather fought in the European theater, as one of the first Army Rangers ever. He went out on night missions where he had to kill Nazis with garrote wire. He was there in Italy when Mussolini was killed, and hung upside down. The stories he told me will live forever in my head. I keep telling myself to write them down, to tell my own kids someday.
It's crazy to me that these memories die when the people pass on. The things they did and saw... unreal. Thank God for their bravery.
Sorry to hear that man
Thank you. He was a force of nature, a real classic from that generation.
Sincere condolences, pede. Sounds like a treasure
Thank you. He was an institution.
I'm so sorry to hear that. He was a patriot and hero, indeed. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort.
Very kind words. Thank you.
I’m so sorry. My dad was a WWII vet also. Lost him a long time ago. Take the time you need to grieve. It will get easier. Xoxo
Thank you so much.
And to think of what people complain about today.
The greatest generation. Best wishes.
I know my Dad would have been sporting a MAGA hat, whether Mom liked it or not. One of his favorites was a pink 'Viagra' hat.
One time I was mumbling about the seat of the pickup truck my dad was letting me use to get to college being cold in the morning. He didn't get mad, he just told me how when he was going to Iowa State University he and others went outside every morning and got under their cars and warmed the oil pans with blowtorches so they could drive them. So, I never mumbled about that seat again.
I remember having to do that in South Dakota.
Wow! A bit unpleasant?
I knew it was that level of cold when I'd go out the front door and the screen door just slammed because the 'closer' thingy was so cold. I didn't use a blowtorch but a hair dryer.
Classic!
What a great dad! I think they would have liked each other.
Keep that flag they folded up in his honor high!
Yes.
My sympathies & prayers go out to you and your family. I lost my father (27 years Air Force) in September. God Bless ya.
Thank you and thank you to your father for his service. They were a special breed.
Upvote for your dad, an awesome patriot.
Thank you so much.
They don’t make men like that anymore. I’m sorry for your loss 🙏🏻
True. Thank you.
So sorry for your loss. WW 2 was the biggest, the worst and the last we actually won.
Thank you.
Will Pray for your strength. Thank you for allowing him to serve US.
Thank you.
So sorry about your Dad. He lived a long and fruitful life. We know this because he was a WWII vet, and he raised a child who will continue his fight for liberty and humanity.
Very inspiring words. Thank you.
Very inspiring words. Thank you.
Noticed your handle. One of my brothers is a lawyer.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family.
That was nice. Thank you.
My condolences. Your Dad is a Patriot.
Thank you very much for that.
Thank you.
God Bless you and your family.
Thank you so much.
Sorry for the loss of your father. Lost mine nearly 5 years ago. It gets better. Never gone, but better.
Thank you so much.
So sorry for your loss. We have so much to learn from that generation of Patriots. Bless you.
Yes. Thank you.
Thank you.
So sorry to hear, Prayers.
Thank you.
God bless your family. We all will keep you in our prayers.
Thank you so much.
I pray that his memory and spirit lives on in you, and offer my condolences.
Thank you and bless you.
So so sorry. 😞 May his memory be eternal!
What nice words. Thank you.
I'll be praying for you and your family
Appreciate it. Thank you.
My parents were of that era. Dad was in the Army, but never overseas. Respect. They were the Greatest Generation. I pale in comparison.
Weren't they something else?
praying for your heart peace, pede...God bless your daddy.
love, from bama
Nice. Thank you so very much.
What was his first name, for praying purposes?
Dee. Thank you.
Sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
A salute to a great man!
Too bad death has a way of making people vote Blue for eternity. So sad.
Thank you.
The greatest generation. Ever.
Agreed.
My condolences, also. The man obviously lived a full, glorious life though!
He did!
My grandfather fought in the European theater, as one of the first Army Rangers ever. He went out on night missions where he had to kill Nazis with garrote wire. He was there in Italy when Mussolini was killed, and hung upside down. The stories he told me will live forever in my head. I keep telling myself to write them down, to tell my own kids someday.
It's crazy to me that these memories die when the people pass on. The things they did and saw... unreal. Thank God for their bravery.
Great story. Thanks for sharing it.
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Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your Dad. True thanks to him and many like him of the Greatest Generation.