I had the honor of laying to rest today my Father, a Korean war Veteran. He served in Germany in 1948 and was called back to service for the Korean war. He was wounded in the leg by a enemy grenade. Dad never talked much about the war, I believe though he has seen some heavy combat, as he suffered some PTSD later in life.
I did take him out shooting when i got my CMP M1 Garand. I could he was familiar with the operation, although i did learn at that time, he carried a BAR during the war.
I was touched by the Military service. The sound of the Garands going off was comforting. The brass was policed up and was presented to my oldest son. He was so impressed by this, he talked non stop about it for the next couple of hours. I think Dad's purple heart will be going to me, so i hope to put together a display with his medals and blank shells.
God bless all our Veterans.
Brion
I did take him out shooting when i got my CMP M1 Garand. I could he was familiar with the operation, although i did learn at that time, he carried a BAR during the war.
I was touched by the Military service. The sound of the Garands going off was comforting. The brass was policed up and was presented to my oldest son. He was so impressed by this, he talked non stop about it for the next couple of hours. I think Dad's purple heart will be going to me, so i hope to put together a display with his medals and blank shells.
God bless all our Veterans.
Brion