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..
Comments (27)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture and great monument
rocdan
A beautiful PLACE AND YOU HAVE CAPTURED IT SO WELL
Maxidyne
Wonderful to see they are honoured buy such a beautiful square. Stunning image!
Isabelle711
Truely beautiful my friend. :)))) Very pretty architecture. :))))) Most excellent capture. :))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
tennesseecowgirl
Looks beautiful!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
vis151
Excellent picture, I see pictures like this where the city has swallowed the facility and think how it would look with a large green landscape.
auntietk
What a great place. The architecture is engrossing! Such wonderful detail. Nice shot!
hipps13
wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
jayfar
It looks a lovely quiet area amid all the modern high risers. Nice shot.
renecyberdoc
excellent i remember my father using this name anzac.we spoke often about wwII
UteBigSmile
Super Schnappschuss Siggi, so wie alle deine Fotos!
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
fallen21
Very nice capture!
dakotabluemoon
Fantastic capture and a beautiful site.
flavia49
great photo
thecytron
Interesting photo!
debbielove
Impressive Sig! A quite stunning building, beautifully kept.. Respect is due to all those who gave their lives serving their Country and King.. When Britain was in danger, Australia and NZ were the first to mobilise.. They fought to defend their homeland in the Pacific as well.. Sorry enough.. I started a History lesson.. I have the utmost respect for the Australian and NZ soldier.. Rob
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this beautiful memorial Sig!!
nefertiabet
Eine schöne Gedenkstätte und Gebäude zwischen den modernen Häusern!!!
drifterlee
GOrgeous shot and building!!!
dbrv6
Great looking capture!
npauling
A beautiful capture of this lovely square and I am sorry that I have missed a lot of your postings.
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful capture and great picture !
emmecielle
Wonderful shot! :)
danapommet
Wonderful depth from this POV. I also like the architecture and the clock tower in the background.
carlx
Wonderful place and capture!!!