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From the lens My World War II Hero.

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  • SaintFrantic Oct 7, 2011 @ 9:53 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing this nice story.I realize few years ago that I never had the chance to be with my grandfathers and to hear their stories about this incredible moment of human history.One which name I bear had died just a month or so after I was born.The other I can vaguely remember he died when I was about 5.
  • JoyGray May 17, 2011 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    Thank you again Linda for all your hard work sharing all these stories about Daddy! He was such a special, loving person! I think it's great to be able to share these stories of his life especially to the younger generations so they can get a glimpse of what life was like in those days. Love you!!!
  • JDWheeler Feb 14, 2011 @ 9:53 am | delete
    My grandfather was in the SeaBees during WWII and would tell me stories about what he remembered seeing over there. I loved him dearly. Thank you for sharing your memories. It reminded me of mine.
  • Mickie_G Dec 13, 2010 @ 8:39 am | delete
    Love the comment your Mom made about gas mileage! What a hoot.
  • vallain Nov 9, 2010 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    You've done a wonderful job sharing this on Squidoo!
    I'm lensrolling it to Saving World War II Letters. You might think about putting this into a self-published book for family members to have a copy to keep. I recommend Blurb, as I've made several family books with them and they turn out very nice.
  • jp1978 Nov 2, 2010 @ 12:08 am | delete
    A big thank you to all Filipino and American veterans who fought against the Japanese in WWII.
  • purplelady Feb 2, 2010 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    While surfing and searching today, I happened across your lens. What a wonderful tribute to your father. My father was also a WWII vet and in honor of him serving as State Commander for the DAV, I created one of my lenses featuring the DAV. Visiting your lens has prompted me to get some updates done on mine. So I thank you for that and for letting me get to know your father.
    5 Stars and a lens roll to my DAV lens.
  • Ladydove62 Sep 10, 2009 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    What a beautiful tribute to your father. I enjoyed reading about his life and reminds me of how fleeting it is. The most important thing we have is each other. 5* Favorite
  • Janusz Jun 27, 2009 @ 3:47 am | delete
    Wow! I loved this lens, Blessed by a Squid Angel :)
  • Lori_Lee-Ray Jun 7, 2009 @ 3:23 am | delete
    This has to be the most amazing piece of history that I've ever read in my 45 years! School history books should be written like this! Thank you so much for sharing! I lost a great uncle in WWII and found his name in your dad's diary of all places!!! Shorty Crawford. How absolutely wonderful! I showed it to my mom (she remembered him and his unit because she wrote to him) and she just cried and wished she could've seen him again. Thank you so much for this! I'm lensrolling you to my two veteran lenses. http://www.squidoo.com/travelingwall and http://www.squidoo.com/honorourheroes and trying my best to give you 100 stars!
  • Steven Apr 25, 2009 @ 7:48 am | delete
    I believe I am the Grandchild of Eugene Charles Means, my father was Eugene John Means, if you would like, please contact me at stevenameans@yahoo.com
  • WendyKrick Feb 20, 2009 @ 6:54 am | delete
    This is a wonderful lens. This is by far one of the best lenses I have seen on squidoo.
  • GrowWear Jan 19, 2009 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    What a beautiful tribute. Very inspirational; glad you have shared it with the world as well as your family.
  • ArtByLinda Nov 3, 2008 @ 9:51 pm | in reply to Katie | delete
    Thank you sis, me too. I miss him! Love you! Mom
  • Katie Oct 29, 2008 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    Mom this is great! It made me remember grandpa's voice and brought tears to my eyes!
  • Mazzer Oct 21, 2008 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    This is a beautiful tribute to your father. I hope you are proud of yourself! 5* (and footed!)
  • triathlontraining Oct 21, 2008 @ 11:08 am | delete
    This is very touching. Thank you for sharing with us. :)
  • spirituality Oct 20, 2008 @ 4:42 am | delete
    You are justifiably proud of your dad :) Great lens.
  • mulberry Oct 20, 2008 @ 4:15 am | delete
    This is really an outstanding lens! It's wonderful that you have his own words and impressions at the time.
  • vbright105 Oct 20, 2008 @ 1:13 am | delete
    What a loving and wonderful tribute. It makes me miss my own Dad too!
  • nightbear Oct 20, 2008 @ 12:55 am | delete
    What an intense lens. Really touched my heart. My Hero of WWII was my Dad, Major Ellis Craft Ratcliffe. I have a lot of his old war/military papers still. Really remarkable lens.
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Oct 20, 2008 @ 12:46 am | delete
    Beautiful, heartfelt lens. Enjoyed reading and thank you for sharing your father's life and legacy. 5*s.
  • aquariann Oct 9, 2008 @ 11:19 am | delete
    What a wonderful and heartfelt tribute to your father. Reading his diary and auto-biography was fascinating.
  • Knowles Oct 9, 2008 @ 12:53 am | delete
    your so sweet :) I am inspired.

    5 stars for you
  • a_willow Oct 6, 2008 @ 9:15 am | delete
    This one is made by daughter that really loved her father! Wonderful and touching!
  • Bunta Oct 5, 2008 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    A phenomenal tribute to your father!
  • lakeerieartists Oct 4, 2008 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    This is an incredible lens and great tribute. I wish there was a number higher than 5 to give you but I will have to settle for 5*.
  • Maxximus Oct 4, 2008 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    How nice of you to share your dad's history with us. It is truly touching and worth sharing with others to know about poverty, joy of life, love and so many other things we take for granted these days. I lost my dad 12 years ago, and still it's like yesterday.
    Take Care. Maxximus
  • DividingLine Oct 4, 2008 @ 10:22 am | delete
    A wonderful tribute. It makes my think of my grandfather, a paratrooper killed during the D-Day landings.
  • James20 Oct 4, 2008 @ 3:11 am | delete
    Well put together lens. It makes me think of my Dad.

    James
  • ByRoy Oct 3, 2008 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    What a fantastic lens. Truely a great tribute and a compelling read. Well done.
  • dandepp Oct 2, 2008 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Absolutely huge lens - totally maxed. I really enjoyed reading the diary entries. My grandfather fought the Japanese also and had many stories to tell. Well done! 5 stars!
  • susannaduffy Oct 2, 2008 @ 8:33 am | delete
    A wonderful loving tribute.
  • Portable_eBay Oct 2, 2008 @ 6:49 am | delete
    I hate wars. This brings forth the legacy the left us. 5*
  • AslanBooks Oct 1, 2008 @ 8:27 pm | delete
    Very nice lens...I've thought of doing something like this for my mother and father.
  • BeautifulDreamer Oct 1, 2008 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    A beautiful tribute and a gift for the rest of your family.
  • MarcoG Oct 1, 2008 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens :)
  • Stazjia Oct 1, 2008 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Fascinating story of your father. 5*
  • jigsaw2order Oct 1, 2008 @ 8:37 am | delete
    Lovely chronicle of a WWII vet - Now that what history is all about. 5* Thanks for sharing.
  • CubicleJoe Sep 30, 2008 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    Touching and a beautiful tribute to your Dad. 10*
  • ChristiannaGarrett-Martin Sep 30, 2008 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    A wonderful tribute and a very moving poem to your Father. Beautifully done :)

    Christianna
  • YourCover_Mama Sep 30, 2008 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    WOW! It's amazing to see what he a life he lead. Thank you for sharing :O)
  • TerriLorah Sep 13, 2008 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    This is an amazing lens. You have made something here that will always be remembered. Thank you for sharing.
  • ArtByLinda Jun 20, 2008 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    streak,
    Thank you, he was a very special man! I appreciate you taking the time to visit this lens! Linda
  • streak_tlu Jun 19, 2008 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Linda,

    Thanks for the comment with respect to the lens I made about my grandpa! As a result I felt compelled to check out this lens about your Father, and what a treat! That's so cool that you were able to get a keepsake like his diary! Thanks for sharing this lens!!
  • ArtByLinda Jun 11, 2008 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    Amanda Blue,
    Thank you so much, you put a smile on my face! Yes he was a lovely and handsome man, and he taught me so much. Much of what he taught was in watching the Man that he was, his honor and dedication to my mother and his family was so incredible. It is so rare I think! Thanks for stopping by, take care. Linda
  • ArtByLinda Jun 11, 2008 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    PatinKC,
    Your very sweet, and your lens is also wonderful, I can recommend it for any that stop here, please take a look at hers too! Thank you for interest too! Linda
  • ArtByLinda Jun 11, 2008 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    wenfri, Thank you so much, I appreciate you!

    Linda
  • Amanda_Blue Apr 21, 2008 @ 3:54 am | delete
    To write that this lens is beautiful hardly describes it; it is magnificent. I shall come back to it. What a lovely man (and handsome too!)
  • PatinKC Apr 8, 2008 @ 10:45 pm | delete
    This is an amazing lens. I see that you are very proud of your father. Thanks for your very nice comment on my World War 2 US Navy lens. Yes, it is very special to me. I hope you were able to check out the stories on the blog.

    I am lensrolling you to my lens and I am adding you to my favorites. Please let me know when you update this lens or create your next lens so I can visit.

    Pat
  • wenfri Apr 8, 2008 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    I commend for your Legacy. Thank you for stopping by lens and your insight.
    I truly need to get mine finished but somehow life has been interferring with my online business and this lens.
    Great labour of love and I too will be back to read some more
    Wendy
    PS shined up your stars

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Hello my friend! My name is Linda and I'm an Idaho Artist and Photographer. This very special story is about my Father, a very special man dear to my... more »

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