Swords up, as tears flow! Sounds to me as if you are clearly related and his influence runs deep, but in the ways that keep you outspoken, writing to inspire making this world better... and, yes, sticking the chin out while, in one way or another, you call, "You're not the boss of me!" And at the base lives unconditional love.. we learn about that from flawed people who can screw up, who see us screw up, but who never waiver in that love. Oops. Rambling. This inspired me. A different spin on Memorial Day. Take care today.
Thank you for the reminder that there are more important things to think about today than getting ready for this afternoon’s cookout. Like your father my brother died years after the Vietnam war ended of a cancer linked to Agent Orange. He served 4 years in the Navy then went back into service in the Army. He was born the year after I was. We were supposed to grow old together. I will miss him always.
I'm curious about the five languages of a man born and raised in Missouri and named Campbell. Did he learn them in the army, on his own, through friends or family? What were they? (I like languages.)
I am in tears as I read this, you did your father proud and I am proud to “know” you! My Dad was a lot like yours and divorced from my mom so our relationship was not as close as I would have liked but that’s life, right, Thank you for bringing more meaning to this Decoration Day❤️
Swords up, as tears flow! Sounds to me as if you are clearly related and his influence runs deep, but in the ways that keep you outspoken, writing to inspire making this world better... and, yes, sticking the chin out while, in one way or another, you call, "You're not the boss of me!" And at the base lives unconditional love.. we learn about that from flawed people who can screw up, who see us screw up, but who never waiver in that love. Oops. Rambling. This inspired me. A different spin on Memorial Day. Take care today.
Thank you for the reminder that there are more important things to think about today than getting ready for this afternoon’s cookout. Like your father my brother died years after the Vietnam war ended of a cancer linked to Agent Orange. He served 4 years in the Navy then went back into service in the Army. He was born the year after I was. We were supposed to grow old together. I will miss him always.
I am just so sorry for your loss.
Lovely!
Thank you for writing this.
Very tangentially:
I'm curious about the five languages of a man born and raised in Missouri and named Campbell. Did he learn them in the army, on his own, through friends or family? What were they? (I like languages.)
The Army. Korean. Vietnamese. French. German. Enough Spanish to get by. He had a knack for it.
V. cool. Thanks!
Further on, Sarge! Further on, his daughter!
A moving tribute to a father who, while he may not have been perfect, served his country.
May he rest in peace.
Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful tribute — thank you for sharing, Susan.
I am in tears as I read this, you did your father proud and I am proud to “know” you! My Dad was a lot like yours and divorced from my mom so our relationship was not as close as I would have liked but that’s life, right, Thank you for bringing more meaning to this Decoration Day❤️
I’m sorry you weren’t close to your dad but yeah. Life. I was lucky.
May his memory be a blessing and bring you peace.
A glowing tribute that brought back memories of my Dad, thank you, and God bless all who served.