The theme for this week’s #52Snapshots of Life photo challenge is “Veteran”. When I hear the word veteran I automatically think of my father. My father served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was very proud of his service and my siblings and I were proud of him as well.
I hadn’t visited the cemetery in a while, but I knew the local American Legion that my Dad belonged to would put markers and flags on all of the graves for Veterans Day.
My father and I had our differences over the years but the one legacy he left me that I am proud of is heartfelt patriotism. That is why my blog colors are red, white, and blue and why I love to dress the dogs in patriotic collars and bandanas.
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served and are still serving our country. Happy Armistice Day and Remembrance Day to our friends overseas who celebrate those holidays. Veterans Day in the USA was originally celebrated as Armistice Day in 1919 and became a legal holiday in 1938 to honor veterans of World War I. It officially became Veterans Day in 1954 and expanded to honor veterans of all wars. This holiday actually has a long and interesting history. If you’re interested you can read more about that by clicking here.
Happy Veterans Day, Dad.
Thank you to the The Lazy Pit Bull for hosting the#52Snapshots of Life photo challenge. Are you joining in the fun? Photos can be shared via blog or social media, just use the hashtags #52Snapshots and #PBSG.
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what a beautiful tribute.
This is beautiful. My father is a Vietnam vet.
Wonderful tribute!
That was simply beautiful. What a loving and touching tribute. Sincere thanks to your father.
My heart is red, white and blue too. I’m so glad that so many people still feel the same way.
Thanks for sharing about your dad.
This was a very very beautiful tribute Jan xoxoxox
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What a beautiful tribute to your dad and we loved your picture 🙂 Pawkisses 🙂 <3
You know I love this blog, Jan-so nice. Lovely pic at the cemetery, looks like a little fog over the lake. Thanks to all veterans indeed. Love you, Dad, love you, Jan!
I was hoping you would see this one on a timely basis, Lynn, so glad you are pleased with it!
What a nice post and tribute to your dad. Love Luke in his red, white and blue!
What a wonderful tribute to your dad. Paws up to all our veterans!
Great Veterans Day post. Mr. N is wearing his flag bandanna in honor of the day.
This is such a beautiful tribute! Thanks to your dad and all of our veterans for their service! <3
Yes, your Dad would be proud! Great post, Jan!!
My Dad served in the Merchant Marine during WWII. He was a chief engineer on a Liberty ship. Liberty ships performed many duties during the war, not the least of which included transport of men and materiel and floating hospital duties. They were under constant threat of attack from German U-boats at the beginning of the war and Japanese subs as well.
Nice tribute- thanks to all those who keep us safe
What a beautiful post
your father would be so proud, this was superb!
xoxo
What a wonderful gift!! Thank you to all the military and their families!!
What a wonderful way to honor your father and all veterans today. We are truly grateful. 🙂
Thank you for your Dad’s service. Happy Veterans Day. ♥
You should be proud. And Thanks!
Happy Veterans Day
Lily & Edward
Really nice pictures and never thought about why your blog is red white and blue. Love Dolly
Happy Veterans Day. We will remember your father’s sacrifices today.
What a wonderful post… and I’m sure Luke knows how we feel today… and he agrees… as a PROUD AMERICAN DOG.
Great post for Veteran’s Day. Once again, we have a similar idea for our photos, but we don’t know the people in the graves in our photo. I’m sure despite your differences your dad would be very proud of you.