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7. My dad flew photo-reconnaissance in WW2.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Mon May 25, 2026, 02:28 AM

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He never did talk about it, except for one observation that left my jaw on the floor. He said what he was proudest of was that, as he put it, “I’ve never raised a gun against my fellow man.”

I was NOT prepared to hear him say those words OR express such a thought. Shit - he’s long gone by now, and I STILL remember that moment. I saw him in a whole new light, as of that moment. Never expected him to be that deep.

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My father was in the Navy. He was on one of the small landing craft that ferried marines to Iwo Jima. [View all] 3Hotdogs Sunday OP

A beautiful memory of your father. Our fathers were members of the Greatest Generation Deuxcents Yesterday #1

I am so sorry for your loss, 3Hotdogs. sheshe2 Yesterday #2

Much honor to your Dad. LoisB Yesterday #3

Appreciate you sharing the poignant memories of your dad. My dad was a battlefield medic in the Battle of the Bulge KitFox Yesterday #4

That's a beautiful tribute. Straw Man Yesterday #5

Wow, about your father. 3Hotdogs Yesterday #8

My 6th grade teacher hit the beach at Iwo Jima. Grumpy Old Guy Yesterday #6

My dad flew photo-reconnaissance in WW2. calimary Yesterday #7