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Tag Archives: Dad
Veterans Day
My father-in-law (on the right) on a ship during World War II. Thanks to all for your service.
100 Years
Today marks the 100th anniversary of my Dad’s birth. As he used to say, “Where did the time go?” Dad was born and raised in Philadelphia, worked at the Frankford Arsenal, was a veteran of World War II, was a … Continue reading
Join The Navy, See The World!
Among my Father’s things was an envelope full of old negatives in various shapes and sizes. I plan on scanning and restoring the more interesting ones. This photo was taken in 1953, when Dad joined the Navy. Also pictured was … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, News, Photo Restoration, Photography
Tagged Dad, family, Navy, old negatives
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Dad
The site has been quiet for a while because I was with my father who had become ill and passed away. I was hoping he would rally as he had done in the past, but it was not to be. He died on … Continue reading
Memorial Day 2014
“Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.”- Wallace Bruce
Posted in Holiday, News
Tagged 1940s, Dad, Memorial Day, Navy, sailor, World War II, WWII
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Happy Fathers Day
The late, great Charles “Chick” Williams fixing something as usual in 1996. Superman had blue tights and red cape, but Dad always wore khaki chinos. He purchased several pairs used from an industrial uniform rental company that had an outlet … Continue reading