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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 (22)
Faemike55
and what, sir, did the Oracle tell you? did you bring the proper offerings to satisfy the Gods? I would assume so, as you are here, posting an image of the arena of knowledge. Great capture Sig!
Faemike55
just having a bit of fun here!
giulband
Wonderful picture fashinating place !!!!
junge1
I like your comment Mike!
starship64
Gorgeous shot, and what a beautiful place!
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful pov; great view
rbowen
Very good capture!
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God bless.
Cyve
I love this place... It's absolutely FABULOUS!!! Fantastic shot also my friend !
casmindo
This is just a great picture
ontar1
Wow, great view, outstanding capture!
CavalierLady
What a wonderful shot of such a famous and ancient site! Fascinating!!
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot of the ruins!!
lyron
Fantastic capture!!
jayfar
A great photo of this fantastic place, you have really given feel here.
farmerC
Exellent.
auntietk
I'd sit there and just look at the view, never mind seeing a play! What a gorgeous place!
flavia49
wonderful picture
rachris480907
Interesting picture from a great perspective. Excellent shot!
debbielove
This is a stunning shot mate, a long climb to get it and thanks for doing it.. Now you can rest! lol Rob
danapommet
A fantastic capture of the ruins my friend and a great view out over the valley! It must have been a thrilling trip!
Richardphotos
I have seen this on TV. still an amazing place
FredNunes
Very nice photo!