Comments on: Wisdom From Grandpa

By: reeveslady

reeveslady — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:58:23 +0000

My Grandaddy met my Grandma during WWII. He was stationed in Casablanca, where she lived. My Paw-Paw (gotta love the south!) was active during WWII also and even got a Purple Heart.

I miss them both dearly. I loved hearing their stories.

By: lisa

lisa — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:42:59 +0000

My Grandfather was interviewed by a college student for a museum piece he was writing years ago. He video taped the interview. I have the tape. My Grandfather has no idea. A war buddy of my Grandpa knew of the tape and pulled me aside to tell me of its existence. I tracked down the student and bought several copies. I’ll share them with my family when my Grandfather passes away. He cries openly in the interview when discussing the death of a comrade and his love of his children. I know he would be uncomfortable to know his family had the tape. It’s so special though. Priceless.

My Grandpa talks openly about the war; however, he leaves out some of the raw emotion that tape captured.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:31:59 +0000

We only got my grandfather to talk about his experiences a few years ago. My cousin is doing everything she can to write everything he says down.
It’s amazing, he was in the Korean War, World War II and Vietnam, was highly decorated and doesn’t think his story is remarkable at all. It’s just what he did.
My father doesn’t say much about Vietnam. And I don’t think he ever will.
It puts a lot in perspective.

By: Amsterdamn

Amsterdamn — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:29:02 +0000

My dad often told us stories of his adventures during the war. I now know many of these stories by heart.
My dad’s cousin, my “uncle” Rob, never ever talked about it. Uncle Rob’s kids tell me they wish he had.