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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
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Comments (35)
bugatti
pretty, and beautiful colors
Iceshark39
Fantastic shot, Sig! She looks beautiful!
flora-crassella
wunderschönes und sehr interessantes Foto! Toll!!!!!
ledwolorz
Beautiful photo.
pixelmeister
Awesome shot!
rainbows
She is a very beautiful lady, a superb shot, Sig. Hugs. Di. xx
fredster66
Very lovely photo!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
tallpindo
She seems to attain full rank here.
mila_s
Nice!
irakika
Very nice shot & colors!
durleybeachbum
Fabulous outfit! a most interesting pic.
lucindawind
wonderful shot .. her dress is so beautiful and colourful
MrsLubner
She's beaming. What's brighter? Her jewelry, her dress or her smile? Great shot.
frankie96
Very interesting and colorful..gives real meaning to the term....baubles and bangles..
Janiss
A gorgeous portrait Sig!
ElizaB
beautiful capture
Richardphotos
she is beautiful and an excellent capture
e-brink
A very happy moment! Nice capture.
Minda
wow! beautiful gown..nice color i like her smile..great shot..
leanndra
Beautiful bride, beautiful Temple! Awesome capture! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Sylvia
So ~Beautiful~ Unique & Special... FABULOUS!!! Thanks for sharing
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL COLORS :)
jeroni
Excellent capture my friend.
Kaartijer
That's a pretty good shot, Junge! Congrats!*****
cherokee1961
Great capture - very lovely bride and very colorful and beautiful wedding garb.
virginiese Online Now!
what a beautiful women. love the bright colors of her outfit !
emmecielle
Excellent photo! :)
mermaid
such a beutiful bride with a lovely smile, hope all the years since have been good to her...smile
densa
what a beautiful gown wonderful shot