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Taken when I was 3 months old. Dad was a helluva man and a great American. We lost him 22 years ago today. View full size.
Thanks Mvsman - I was about to say the same.
I lost my Dad almost 17yrs ago. I know how you feel BamBam. I guess we were some of the lucky ones.
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