Monday, April 27, 2009

American war hero


This is my friend of 20 years, to me he was poppa John. He was with the 82nd airborn, stormed Normandy and fought the battle of the bulge. He was a wonderful friend and had many stories to tell. I saw him almost every day and was a funny, feisty old coot and a very opinionated man. I had many a good time with him. He would be 82 today and couldn't wait to turn it so his age would be the same as his army company. We lost him yesterday, I love him very much, he will be missed.

1 comment:

TomC said...

It is hard to lose good friends and extended family members. I'm thinking of you and glad you are focused on the good times you had with him.