Happy Memorial Day!

at 05/25/09 9:18PM
I did not serve our country in the armed forces. My dad was in the Navy during WWII. He was a boilermaker on the USS Saratoga, one of the early aircraft carriers. It was converted from an old destroyer. It served in the South Pacific, was one of the support craft during the attack on Iwo Jima. During my dad's time on the ship it was torpedoes and kamikazee'd several times each (either 3 and 2, or 2 and 3, I don't remember). It was also resonsible for transporting more troops home after the war than any other ship.

Many lost their lives, were wounded, and had many horrible experiences for the protection of this country.
  • adampual
    Wow, your dad must have had some stories.
    by adampual at 05/26/09 8:56AM
  • sjean
    the greatest generation is passing on. Did you know Marks mom died on Thursday. Funeral is Thursday in Whitesboro. Visitation Wed. evening.
    by sjean at 05/26/09 2:22PM
  • sjean
    Thanks!
    by sjean at 05/26/09 9:52PM
  • hollyhawk
    Hi from Holly Gerber, how are you?! I'm Mike Gerber's daughter, singing school?! Happy Memorial Day!
    by hollyhawk at 05/27/09 12:59PM
  • sunshinebear
    It was great to see you!
    by sunshinebear at 05/28/09 8:14PM
  • texas_kandikane
    miss you!!
    by texas_kandikane at 06/03/09 1:32AM