Very eloquent (((((PF)))))! TY for this thread!

My father served twice while in the Army. Once in WWII and then again in Korea. He was a paratrooper and ski master/instructor and trained other soldiers for these purposes. He didn't speak much about his time[s] served, but his medals spoke loud and clear for him.

He bought my mother's engagement ring while on his last tour in Germany. Supposedly, we have a step brother who is German, but we've never been able to find out for sure. Dad died (1997) just as he was opening up to us (his nosey daughters) about the details.

Ironically, he wasn't the one who taught me to ski (we never did much of anything together) , but I wanted desperately to learn because of his ability. He seemed proud when I was finally able to relate the experience with him.

TY dad...and all the soldiers...who served in the armed forces, then and now, to protect us and our country!

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