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 (16)
Richardphotos
I went to a Lincoln Memorial in Kentucky. he lived there as a young man. great capture Sig. I was in Arizona last week
Faemike55
Very cool capture and information
danapommet
A great shot Sig and so beautiful at night. Did you ever notice that the states are chiseled across the top - you have to walk around all 4 sides to see them all. A must zoom!
starship64
Nice capture.
giulband
Well taken !!
jayfar
A very imposing façade Sig.
SunriseGirl
Excellent photo. I have never been to DC, but if I do go now I know to look for the States chiseled aroune the top. It is funny I did not realize that because when I collected coins as a kid I used to find the state name on the tails side of the pennies that featured the Lincoln Memorial, but I did not realize then it was because they actually are a part of the Lincoln Memorial. I guess I thought they did it just to make the coins interesting. Now I finally make the connection...duh. :)
Juliette.Gribnau
beautiful
farmerC
Shining.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
CavalierLady
Excellent shot! It's truly an awesome place, but we didn't notice the state names that Dana mentioned when were there. Cool!
ontar1
Have yet to visit D.C., great capture!
moochagoo
We have been there in 1979. Very impressive.
debbielove
Certainly know this one, seen it in so many movies.. You've caught it perfectly here Sig, missing no details at all, well done! Rob
jocko500
very good shot of this place
flavia49
beautiful shot