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April 19 2011 Happy Birthday Dad
My Dad was born 100 years ago today so this image is a tribute to him. It is a letter he wrote to my Mom in 1944 shortly before spending his fourth Christmas away from her. In it he describes a Christmas party that his army unit held for "about 100 little French kids". My Dad was paired up for the afternoon with an 8 year old boy. They had presents, a meal, singing and a visit from Santa. My Dad gave the little boy an American penny, and English penny and an Egyptian coin. He ended the description of the event saying "I fully enjoyed the whole party. Maybe some future Christmas I'll be helping a son of ours to enjoy the big day."
Nineteen months later I became that boy and my Dad helped me enjoy 38 Christmases before we lost him. Thanks Dad. And one more thing - I got to ride a camel in front of the pyramids last year and you were right, it was amazing.
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fotoeffects
on January 22, 2014Such an incredible tribute! Made me cry!
Julieanne Mountford
on January 22, 2014This is superb
DycasStudios & CaseyElizabethPhotography
on January 22, 2014Art, I just love this photo and letter. I love that it begins My Adorable Sweetheart. I have many letters from my grandfather to my grandmother and vise versa when he was in WWII, they all begin in a similar manor. Why I wonder do we no longer address our significant others in such an endearing way? And the handwriting. It looks just like theirs did. I guess much time was spent on cursive in those days. Thanks for sharing such an intimate and memorable letter.
gpssue
on May 26, 2013I really love this Art...thanks for sharing his birthday with us.
brickroadphoto
on May 26, 2013What a touching tribute to your dad. A beautiful way to honor a special man and his contribution to our country. Thank you for sharing
John Bennett
on April 20, 2011Wonderful tribute to your Dad Art
Karl Ronning
on April 19, 2011Such a wonderful and thoughtful tribute. Thank you for sharing!
Pearls
on April 19, 2011Such a sweet tribute to your dad, you were blessed to have a great dad. This is a great shot too.
Deborah Glessner
on April 19, 2011WOW! This is a fabulous tribute to your Dad. I went to your gallery and enjoyed the rest of your photos of your parents.
Thanks for sharing.
Hillary Yasmer Shemin
on April 19, 2011Art, you brought tears to my eyes and a chill up my spine with this beautiful letter and your commentary. A touching memory of your father and how wonderful to honor him this way..... Thank you for sharing your love and memories with us....