memorial day
My dad Jim died almost five years ago. He fought in World War II.
Among his papers are letters and drawings sent to his parents while he was a soldier. Here, he recounts basic and medic training.
My dad Jim died almost five years ago. He fought in World War II.
Among his papers are letters and drawings sent to his parents while he was a soldier. Here, he recounts basic and medic training.
It’s so cool and valuable that you have these sorts of things available. It gives you a connection with a generation now lost to us all.
I found some recordings my dad (grandfather, actually) made shortly after WWII, exposing a side of him I never knew.
Thanks for sharing these special keepsakes.
John
P.S. Are those his orders in the background?
Humor, depth, and breadth. Thanks for sharing this!!
so awesome. thank you for sharing this! 🙂 Reminds me that casual drawing and doodling are becoming a little bit of a lost art.
I SO love that you have this. xoxo
I love this. And I love the fainting surgeon in the operating room. What a cool souvenir of your dad.
Some nice comments from Facebook friends:
Bev: What history for you to have Bex, in every way.
Alison: amazing!
Claire: It is great in many ways–the graphic personality, drawing style, lettering, and layout of information. Wow!
Tina: Great stuff. Thanks for sharing it, Becky. Your dad really had it going on. So cool.
Margaret: I loved your dad!
Becky: And he adored you, M!
Jon: Wow – amazing, I can’t imagine what’s worse, seeing the front lines, or the product of them… May we have less of each as we strive for peace.
My dad also went through ASTP in New York City, though he ended up being pulled out of there and into the infantry for the final stages of the Battle of the Bulge — where did your dad go through his training?
Wow. First, he was a talented artist – how neat to have the visual memories as well as all the official documents. Second, thanks for sharing the humanity of the soldier. I think keeping in mind that those serving are unique individuals is the best way to remind ourselves and our politicians that they need to come home quickly.
Priceless.
June 1st too closely follows mother’s day & memorial day. It is 9 years for me & I could sure use a Mommy hug about now. I wish I had a cartoon she drew.