WWII Vets Still With Us?

[Ranger353]

Grandpa died the day after Christmas. He was on some famous ship that was in Pearl Harbor. He wasn't on that ship at the time of the attack, but later in the war.

My condolences to you and your family.

[fj605]

My grandfather was an aircraft mechanic. Not sure where all he was stationed but I know he was in Italy for a while. He celebrated his 90th birthday a couple years ago with a dance party and is still "mowing the old people's lawns" during the summers.

[02ducky]

My grandfather was is WWII, served in the army, he has never talked about it or shared any of his experiences with me. He is also suffering from dementia and was moved into a home during christmas.

[Dlesh123]

One Uncle left, 92, that was at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7 along with my father, and another uncle, both now gone. Another uncle in the army in the Pacific along with his dad, my grandfather, both now gone. Another uncle later in WW II, also now gone. Another uncle in the Navy during Korean War, also gone.

None would talk very much about their experiences. The surviving one has been interviewed for the oral history project. About an hour and half interview. He still won't talk about some missions that were top secret back then.

[Big E3]

It is wonderful to hear there are still some around. It seems strange to me that so many of them, my dad included, that won't talk about the war. I'm sorry to hear that some have recent loses and some are dealing with assisted living situations.

I'm reluctant to say that my dad is doing well, the last time I posted something like that, my sick dog was doing better he then died the next day. But as of now my dad is slowing down but still doing well. Yes they are the greatest generation, my goal in life is to be at least half the man my dad is, and he makes it look easy.

[Irving]

My condolences to you and your family.

Thank you. First time I've been to a military funeral. It was touching.

[02ducky]

Condolences to those that have lost family members, I apologize for over looking that aspect of this tread.