Happy 4 of July;thanks to all the little people by jocko500

Memorial • Seasonal/Holiday • posted on Jul 04, 2010

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This is my grandfather Van Zelfden and me at the age of two. Van Zelfden fought in WW1, WW2, and the Korean war. I know he fought in North Africa, mid east and russia fronts. i do not know what elese for People do not like to talk about war much. I like to thank all our troops from the 1700's till now and I like to thank all the little people like the famers and the factory workers and all who supported the troops. I just wish to add this to my gallery thank you for looking and commenting

Comments (59)

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renecyberdoc

12:24AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

a very fine memory you have. the only memories i have of my grandfather fathers side is a slap in the face,but then he was my fathers father who kept on slapping until i broke his face.lol. true story man.

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Chipka

3:42AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

This is a marvelous tribute and a wonderful glimpse into both the past and also your own life. I love these little snapshots; for you, it's probably a normal picture that you have somewhere in your house, but for me--all the way over here in Chicago--it's a snapshot of both history and YOUR history. Both are important, because of what you said earlier about history and how it's written by people with specific views. In THIS picture, you were with your grandfather, and there is the "real" history behind it. Some guy could write a book about war and your grandfather's role in defending this country...but he or she would never be able to tell us the "invisible" history, like what his house smelled like at Christmas or anything like that. It is something that only YOU can tell, and that is what is so intriguing about history, whether it's personal, national, or even secret. Because of who I am and the things I have come to understand about life, I am very interested in the "invisible" history of the world, or the "secret" history lived by people who were outcasts, or misunderstood, or in the case of African slaves, not even recognized as human! It's interesting that we live in a day and age in which history is being redefined: people are questioning whether the history we are taught is "right." And I think that's a good thing, because it means that in the future, pictures like THIS will mean a lot to a lot more people, and for me THAT is important. This is a perfect addition to your gallery.

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RodolfoCiminelli

4:47AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Excellent work.....!!!!

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DananJaya_Chef

6:05AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Wonderful old photo.

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ysvry

8:15AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

great foto, for a moment I thought you was talking about the little green alien people and that this foto wasproof of theire existence ;) have a good day.

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Darkwish

8:58AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Great old shot. very well done.

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DRAKELOT

8:59AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Xcellent ! Jock !

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evielouise

9:36AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

what a lovely old photo jocko we've come along way with color and fancy cameras since then but theose were hard times also for the people I had many in the these wars wish I had pictures: we are the little people that sometimes forget and this reminds us of the tragedy of wars great dedication to all men and women fighing to allow us to feel safe Now if the street wars in all our cities could be control we feel even safer: hugs

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beachzz

10:35AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Wonderful foto and words---you always get right to the point!!

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beatoangelico

10:56AM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Wonderful capture and history...well done..!!!

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moochagoo

12:18PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Very nice old shot.

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kbrog

12:21PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

That's an old shot! :) Happy 4th of July Jocko!

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alessimarco

1:02PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

A really great commemoration Jocko!!!!

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UteBigSmile Online Now!

1:11PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

He has certainly a nice place in heaven and you have been a cute little bugger! Hug's Ute

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Osper

1:57PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Neat memories!!!

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BecSchm

2:16PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Very nice tribute. Thanks for posting this!

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danapommet

2:53PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

This is perfect for the 4th of July and your story fits so well. I thank you my friend. Dana

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unstart

3:12PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

What a wonderful old photo!!

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sharky_

3:48PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

I like these old pictures, they have a lot of value. Happy 4th... Aloha

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wjames

4:33PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

Wonderful tribute to the millions of people both in and out of uniform who without them we might not be here +++++

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mermaid

6:14PM | Mon, 05 July 2010

a wonderful shot in moemorial of your grandfather, Jocko!

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tennesseecowgirl

12:37PM | Tue, 06 July 2010

wonderful~

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daggerwilldo

3:17PM | Tue, 06 July 2010

A truly wonderful dedication. Nice job

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2Loose2Trek

3:41PM | Tue, 06 July 2010

Very cool remembrance ... thanks for sharing.

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three_grrr

8:37PM | Tue, 06 July 2010

Wow! Jock! this is awesome! How fantastic that you were able to see your grandfather .. do you remember him at all? What a wonderful, wonderful photo! I agree with Richard, there are no little people .. each person contributed in some way to support our soldiers, whether they knew it or not. Everyone who stayed at home to work, was a part of the support system for our soldiers. Hope your fourth was terrific!

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