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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..
Comments (24)
Faemike55
Very cool capture and interesting information.
bmac62
Fascinating Sig...it would have been a stark and lonely place when the Apostle John was exiled there. Thanks for the modern day view.
bigshow
nice scene!
auntietk
I can imagine John taking a break from his dictation and saying, "You know, Proch, one day there will be a building here to commemorate our work. I could sure use that roof right about now ... it sure is hot today!"
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
Richardphotos
superb capture
starship64
Wonderful shot!
giulband
nice place!!
SunriseGirl
Thanks for sharing this interesting place.
adrie
Beautiful photoshot my friend.
Cyve
Great scene and great capture !
Rob2753
Beautiful Sig and quite a queue waiting to view too :)
farmerC
Shining.
jayfar
A beautifully framed picture and the place looks very popular.
illkirch
Wonder if the cave is big enough for all these people
drifterlee
Interesting shot!
LBJ2
Fabulous capture and motif, Sig. This is a great historical place.
flavia49
gorgeous capture
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
danapommet
A very monastic looking building and I hope that you could go in!
midnightmum
Wonders of the world, great shot.
jocko500
wow never saw this. I wish I was there too. this is cool
debbielove
Dude! Been here! Been here and on the cruise! lol Thanks for the memories mate! And yes, even then, no photos allowed lol Rob
romangirl
A fantastic shot!