The Big Day was yesteday I know but I was out of town and couldn't get together with my Dad.
But today just a few minutes ago Dad and Mom left my house. We had a great dinner made specially in Dad's honor. He is a veteran of the Forgotten War in Korea. He doesn't share stories much ... He believes he "just served" his country. This was his duty...an honoroable duty he says.
Long time ago Dad told me a short story about a man whom he worked for as a 19 year old. A true patriot who also loved his country. Dad was gone for almost four years - Korea and later Japan - but when he came back the home he used to rent was waiting for him and all of his dues were current and paid. This gentelman kept paying for all of Dad's obligations out of goodness of his heart. Dad was so surprised and at awe about such unbelievable civilian sacrifice...the man told him that he was not...he believed that it was his duty and if he would do that my Dad will come back home without a doubt!
I am so thankful and honor all of you who fought to keep my country free and who gave me a chance to enjoy freedom and prosperity. I love you Dad!
I love America and her people!
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