Many of my fellow bloggers published Veteran’s Day posts yesterday. I chose to wait until today to publish mine, simply because my readership is typically lower on the weekends than during the week.
Today, my post is in honor of Motor Man’s dad, whom we affectionately call “Pop”.
Pop is a World War II veteran. He and his bride were married in 1942. A couple years later, Pop was finishing boot camp in Texas. His wife was due to give birth to their first child, and Pop was being sent overseas.
When Pop left Texas, he was sent to New York to ship out on the Queen Mary, converted at that time into a troop ship. He managed to stop in Virginia for a day or so – just long enough to meet his newborn son (who would eventually become my Motor Man).
When Pop returned home from the war, his son was sixteen months old. (Over the next few years, they would add three daughters to the family.)
Pop was an excellent marksman and earned many medals during his service, including the Bronze Star. These days, he doesn’t talk much about his service to our country, other than to relate a few humorous stories, but he proudly wears this WWII cap.
And flies an American flag in their front yard. Every day.
Marshall recently shared with me a quote he had seen: “If you’re reading this, thank a teacher; if you’re reading it in English, thank a veteran.”.
And to that, I’ll add my thanks to everyone currently serving in our military. Where would our country be without you all?
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What a dear tribute to “Pop”…..then and now. He looked so handsome in his uniform holding the Baby Motor Man (or would that be “Motor Baby” ??). Marshall’s quote is spot on….where would we be without those who have served or are serving their country now? I don’t want to know……..
Happy Veterans Day
Pam
A beautiful tribute to an honorable man; thank you for sharing him with us. Now I have to get a tissue to wipe the gladness from my eyes.
MJ
Love all the blue in the second picture, especially the blue of that very special hat.
What a lovely tribute to a very well deserved Veteran!!!!!!
I love his story of coming home to see his newborn son. Thank you Pop for your service.
Love his (your) story…so many men and women, so many lives. I remember Pop from your post last year (and others…) Just to say that he’s now part of the people I think of when I’m remembering those who serve. And I love this shot of him!
a wonderful tribute to him.
Thank you, Pop! Very interesting story!
A great personal touch to Veterans Day. I thank him for his service to our country,
A great post Dianna and a beautiful tribute to Pop!
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful man! There are so many great people who served and are serving their countries.
Pop’s one in a million … He’s always quick with a laugh and careful with his words ! Dinner on Friday nights is always a treat ! Happy Veteran’s Day –
Really nice tribute.
Tell your Pop “Thanks” from me!! Beautiful post, Dianna.
Lovely tribute to one of our heroes. I loved the picture of him in his cap! Tell him “thank you” from our family. As a wife of a veteran myself, I understand the sacrifice Motor Man’s Pop made for all of us. God bless him.
Lovely! And great quote! ~ Sheila
“If you’re reading this, thank a teacher; if you’re reading it in English, thank a veteran.”…. now that is profound… beyond words… brilliant..
All of you are lucky to have him in your life and the country is lucky to have in as a veteran. God bless.
I love “Pop” blogs!