For My Father by radioham
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My Father did not serve in WW1 but he went and done his duty for King and Land WW11
He did not wait to be called up he put his name on the line even thru he was under age to join he still went to save the free world
He is now gone like so many of those who put their life's on the line for us to live May they RIP their fight is over
My Father went to sleep at the age of 97. He told me war is not a game
One thing I will always remember he was on the AA guns and on night duty he was given five rounds of .303 to ward off any attack five rounds I ask you did you ever hear of any attack with less than five in the attack
Comments (4)
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Too many people treat wars like a game because other people's children fight in them, while their own families remain safe and far away. Every war since 1950 could have been avoided, but wasn't ... and a few people always profited from all that destruction.
radioham
It will soon be the 11th May they who have went before us RIP
starship64 Online Now!
Wonderful tribute to your dad.
radioham
He wanted the 100 year card from the Queen but in the end he was called home
A_Sunbeam
Looking at the UK today I can understand why people wonder why so many died - for this... We have been betrayed by our politicians.
radioham
It is the same the world over The politicians say lets go and have a little war but do they go to the front line or sit at home with their shoes off in front of a big warm fire
RodS
This is a wonderful dedication to your father and his service.
My father also served in WW2, in the Army Air Corps, which later became the US Air Force. He left us a few years ago in his 90's as well. Miss him greatly.
radioham
I was at the Hospital again more tests they have my name marked up on the board they informed me that I have under an 50 50 chance of coming out OK my old tick box or another stoke is the best I can hope for with out the OP I will go to my maker's home with it I could get there sooner who ever said life is fair OH I have to go to another hospital on Friday more Doctors what to give me another scan Do you remember that great song 100 men we'll test today but only three or that great saying all give some but some give all One day all so many years ago a man well we will call him a man would not sell me a Poppy saying that I dig with the left foot and don't have the right to wear an Poppy now that hurt me so many of my close and I do mean close family served in WW11 My wee Cousin joined up may be 40 years ago he was told that if they are sent in their life was counted in minutes not years I have had my 3 score and ten life owes me nothing