Nikon Junkie
Japanese WWII Suicide Subs
My grandfather (more like my dad)passed away just over 2 years ago. Just before he passed away he gave me all of his WWII memorabilia including a scrap book of photos from the days he was serving amongst the great men of the US Pacific Fleet.
The scrapbook is deteriorating rather rapidly, so I am backing everything up digitally. I'll share some of the more interesting photos as I back them up.
War is a terrible thing, and to see the things these soldiers saw on a daily basis, must have been pure hell (on both sides). These photos help me to keep that in perspective. More over it reminds me of the sacrafice that such great men made to keep the world in order.
*****Please be respectful if placing comments on this set. I do not want to start a debate in regards to the politics of this war. I am only placing these as a view back in to the past. *****
My Grandfather was one of the greatest men I ever met, and this is one of the last ties I have to his memory. Any rudeness, and I'll hide the set.
A little about my Grandfather... Honest and true in every aspect of his life. He was married to my grandmother for over 50 years before he passed away, and never once cursed in her presence (even when they had disagreements).
My family is a bit broken as my father left my mother when I was only a small child. My teenage years weren't that much better... I was a rebel without a cause, and when everyone else was giving up on me, my Grandfather is the one who didn't. I owe him everything. I've made good on promises I made to him to make the most of my life. And even though he's not here to guide me when I step out of line, I still remember his base rules...
1.) Never lie. Do as you say. Say as you do.
2.) Work hard and take pride in what you do.
3.) Realize that the world can live without you, but you can not live without the world.
4.) Do not make ripples within your family such that it effects their lives (a.k.a. lose the drama).
5.) Love and cherish your wife (and children) like there is no tomorrow.
6.) Hold strong to your beliefs, but never wish for war as a source of resolution.
Japanese WWII Suicide Subs
My grandfather (more like my dad)passed away just over 2 years ago. Just before he passed away he gave me all of his WWII memorabilia including a scrap book of photos from the days he was serving amongst the great men of the US Pacific Fleet.
The scrapbook is deteriorating rather rapidly, so I am backing everything up digitally. I'll share some of the more interesting photos as I back them up.
War is a terrible thing, and to see the things these soldiers saw on a daily basis, must have been pure hell (on both sides). These photos help me to keep that in perspective. More over it reminds me of the sacrafice that such great men made to keep the world in order.
*****Please be respectful if placing comments on this set. I do not want to start a debate in regards to the politics of this war. I am only placing these as a view back in to the past. *****
My Grandfather was one of the greatest men I ever met, and this is one of the last ties I have to his memory. Any rudeness, and I'll hide the set.
A little about my Grandfather... Honest and true in every aspect of his life. He was married to my grandmother for over 50 years before he passed away, and never once cursed in her presence (even when they had disagreements).
My family is a bit broken as my father left my mother when I was only a small child. My teenage years weren't that much better... I was a rebel without a cause, and when everyone else was giving up on me, my Grandfather is the one who didn't. I owe him everything. I've made good on promises I made to him to make the most of my life. And even though he's not here to guide me when I step out of line, I still remember his base rules...
1.) Never lie. Do as you say. Say as you do.
2.) Work hard and take pride in what you do.
3.) Realize that the world can live without you, but you can not live without the world.
4.) Do not make ripples within your family such that it effects their lives (a.k.a. lose the drama).
5.) Love and cherish your wife (and children) like there is no tomorrow.
6.) Hold strong to your beliefs, but never wish for war as a source of resolution.