Surprise call from a grandson: "Thank you Grandpa for serving . . . "
Survived 2 wars; WWII as a kid in Belgium, occupied by the Nazis and starved for 4 years. We were all skin 'n bones. Dad and 2 older sisters sent forced labor to Germany. Hid out 2 jews during part of the war and helped out with the resistance (kids made great messengers).
Came to the US in 1947 at age 14 1/2 and weighed a then "hefty' (?!) 60 pounds.
Joined USAF in 1952 and spent time in the Korean War; this time at the other end of the gun. Damn cold place at 40 below zero.
Yup, it's all been a long time ago.
Make all our politicians serve in the present wars and future conflicts/wars/police actions.
PEACE!!!