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Posted on 4/15/17 at 6:55 pm to mitigerke
Did he have a good time today?
Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:06 pm to smash williams
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Aviation Ordnance guy?
Spoken like somebody who has been there. GO NAVY!!
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Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:26 pm to mitigerke
I remember visiting the WWII memorial several years ago when a bus load of Veterans arrived on a bus. They all had the "If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran" tshirts. My girlfriend and I instictively just starting hugging and thanking each one. It was one of the best memories of the trip.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:33 pm to Terry the Tiger
My father-in-law was a B-17 pilot in WWII. Since I was in the USAF at the time I married his daughter, he told me some stories late at night over a few beers that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. I suspect that was the first time he had told anyone about his flying experiences.
They were indeed the greatest generation.
They were indeed the greatest generation.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:37 pm to mitigerke
His truly was the greatest generation! Not only did they and the country make sacrifices, they were proud to serve...a duty to their country. Perhaps even more important, when the war was over, they returned home, resumed their lives and built a country...never asking, much less expecting, the government to give them anything. We owe them a dept of gratitude to this day!
Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:53 pm to mitigerke
That's awesome.
Tell him thanks for me.
Tell him thanks for me.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 8:36 pm to mitigerke
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This post was edited on 4/17/17 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 4/15/17 at 8:36 pm to bigwheel
Thanks for the outstanding support. On the field with my grandpa was my dad and aunt. We also had about 40 family members from all over the state in attendance. They stuck us down the right field line but we all gathered above the dugout just before he took the field.
Big after party gathering at my dads here in Prairieville. He had an awesome time and was really taken back by the outpouring of support. He continuously said "why is everyone giving so much love to me, I'm no hero" he is selfless and loves his family.
I told him about this post and read some of yalls comments to him. He was appreciative. Thanks.
The first person to shake his hand was poche. My grandpa pulled him back and said something to him. I asked him later in the game what did you say to poche??? He said he told him "nothing less than a World Series you hear"
Perfect day and a 3-2 win to boot.
Big after party gathering at my dads here in Prairieville. He had an awesome time and was really taken back by the outpouring of support. He continuously said "why is everyone giving so much love to me, I'm no hero" he is selfless and loves his family.
I told him about this post and read some of yalls comments to him. He was appreciative. Thanks.
The first person to shake his hand was poche. My grandpa pulled him back and said something to him. I asked him later in the game what did you say to poche??? He said he told him "nothing less than a World Series you hear"
Perfect day and a 3-2 win to boot.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 10:46 pm to mitigerke
Congrats to your Grandfather for a great day and thanks for his service.
And I hope I make it to 94 and am catching a game at the Box!
And I hope I make it to 94 and am catching a game at the Box!
Posted on 4/16/17 at 7:18 am to mitigerke
I had great seats near where your granddad entered the field, the joy on his face made my day.
As others have said, please take him to the WWII museum in NOLA, plan on spending several hours there, and bring a camera.
God bless him.
As others have said, please take him to the WWII museum in NOLA, plan on spending several hours there, and bring a camera.
God bless him.
Posted on 4/16/17 at 8:27 am to mitigerke
Posted on 4/16/17 at 8:36 am to tigerfan in bamaland
Greatest generation, and I bet he can still kick most millennials pansy arse's today.
Posted on 4/16/17 at 8:41 am to dallastiger55
that's very cool
congrats!
congrats!
Posted on 4/16/17 at 8:42 am to dallastiger55
Tell your grandpa thanks for his service from an 83 year old Korean vet! 
:rimshot:
:rimshot: 
Posted on 4/16/17 at 8:59 am to LSU Tiger Eyes
94 and still looking Lange eye to eye.
That's as strong as new rope.
That's as strong as new rope.
Posted on 4/16/17 at 9:11 am to tigerfoot
Major salute to your grandfather. Thank you for his service. Hope y'all had great time at the Box
Posted on 4/16/17 at 9:24 am to mitigerke
I hope he had a blast!
I would suggest to anyone in or visiting New Orleans, that they take some time to visit the WWII museum. It's truly an amazing exhibit and the Vets offer a real glimpse into combat. The things those guys accomplished and endured are inspiring.
I would suggest to anyone in or visiting New Orleans, that they take some time to visit the WWII museum. It's truly an amazing exhibit and the Vets offer a real glimpse into combat. The things those guys accomplished and endured are inspiring.
Posted on 4/16/17 at 9:28 am to mitigerke
Truly Blessed to have men and women like your grandfather that knew what leadership, character, honor and service to others really meant!
God Bless Him and God Bless America!
God Bless Him and God Bless America!
Posted on 4/16/17 at 10:22 am to Tiger1988
Those guys saved the world...salute. 
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