TimTaylor751647545500 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Though the day started out damp and dreary, my 92 year old Grandfather, Howard proudly filled the position as Grand Marshal today at the Grove City Memorial Day Parade. My Grandfather is an ARMY WWII & Korean War Veteran that earned the Bronze Star along with 2 Bronze Clusters. He has been written about in a book titled, "Men of Valor: Combat Stories of WWII Veterans from Southern Ohio and Eastern Kentucky" (see amazon) and has been married to my Grandmother for 63 years. Today was a very proud moment for all of my family and I hope you enjoy the few photos I took. Priceless moment here. Talking to the press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 that's awesome bud, glad your family could share that. for 90+ he seems in good shape, good for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Way cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Very nice, an honor he deserves for serving our country. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 That's great and a huge thanks to him for his service. I'll be looking up his book. I know how proud I was when my great grandfather (turning 103 in July, still self sufficient) was grand marshal. Kudos to him too. He does in fact seem to be in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Thank you for sharing. I had a very similar experience with a grandpa I just lost. Treasure it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaewsky1 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Cool! My Grandfather was also written about in that book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Congrats to your grandfather and the rest of your family. That is just awesome. I will also be looking into that book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Men of his time faught a fight that most today aren't hard enought to handle. Valor was a matter of honor and not a punchline for those of lesser salt to mock men of determination toward the mission. SFC. D Congrats to you and your family for being there to share that with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 That is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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