My Memorial Day Presentation~~~World War II

This is magnificent, Julia. My father fought in WWII, and he would have been so happy to know that there are fine young people like you to honor his memory. Thank you.

You captured some great images, Julia. I love that you included the picture of your grandparents. Thanks for sharing the video with us.

Rob wrote:

This is magnificent, Julia. My father fought in WWII, and he would have been so happy to know that there are fine young people like you to honor his memory. Thank you.

Thank you very much Rob. It is a shame that most people my age just don't care about older people anymore....as some might put it, "They ain't hip with today!"......well, just because they aren't looking emo, gothic, or whatever today's "styles" are, doesn't mean they don't have anything to offer!!!!! They have SO much to offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LEARNED THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What branch of service was your father in?

pamh36 wrote:

You captured some great images, Julia. I love that you included the picture of your grandparents. Thanks for sharing the video with us.

You are welcome! I had to go to some long searches finding some pictures....but I am so happy with the result! You are welcome! :)

Savannah wrote:

Wow, that's a wonderful tribute, Julia! Beautifully done!

Oh thank you very much! Everyone says it is my best video.....I have to agree.....it is because it honors those who have fought and are fighting for our FREEDOM!!!!!!!

MissYoungClassic wrote:

What branch of service was your father in?

He was in the Army, Julia. He served in tank divisions in Italy and North Africa.

Rob wrote:

MissYoungClassic wrote:

What branch of service was your father in?

He was in the Army, Julia. He served in tank divisions in Italy and North Africa.

My Grandfather was in the 34th infantry division. He was in those two places also! And he was in the Army!

Oh wow! That would be something if they knew each other!

Rob wrote:

Oh wow! That would be something if they knew each other!

It sure would! What was your father's name?

Rob wrote:

Oh wow! That would be something if they knew each other!

Also, do you know what infantry division he was in?

I just checked his papers. He was in the 752nd tank battalion.

Rob wrote:

I just checked his papers. He was in the 752nd tank battalion.

OH WOW!!!!!!! That is amazing!

Oh, I missed your earlier question. His name was Robert M. Hanson. Though everyone called him Bob. Which is why I'm Rob... to avoid confusion.

Rob wrote:

Oh, I missed your earlier question. His name was Robert M. Hanson. Though everyone called him Bob. Which is why I'm Rob... to avoid confusion.

My Grandfather was a JR. I was named after my Grandmother, my first and middle name are hers! What an honor....

It is! And you have a cool avatar.

Wow, Julia, I don't know what there is to add to what the others said! That was just a stunning tribute, and your grandfather would be SO very proud of you! I love that you are so passionate about this era, at your age. It really goes to show that your family instilled in you the important things in life, and a true appreciation for the past. Great job!

I couldn't help but think of the movie "Swing Shift" while watching the first segment of this video. Have you seen it? It stars Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, and I really loved it. If you haven't seen it----rent it!!! (I am pretty sure that they met on this film too, which is pretty neat! )

Rob wrote:

It is! And you have a cool avatar.

Oh thank you very much! I was trying to be silly!

Amy wrote:

Wow, Julia, I don't know what there is to add to what the others said! That was just a stunning tribute, and your grandfather would be SO very proud of you! I love that you are so passionate about this era, at your age. It really goes to show that your family instilled in you the important things in life, and a true appreciation for the past. Great job!

I couldn't help but think of the movie "Swing Shift" while watching the first segment of this video. Have you seen it? It stars Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, and I really loved it. If you haven't seen it----rent it!!! (I am pretty sure that they met on this film too, which is pretty neat! )

Thank you so very much! I am sorry I have been so slow in responding, but so much is happening. I also have a new pet gerbil, so I have been trying to care for him.

Now I don't think I have ever seen or heard of that movie. I am not too hip on modern movies. Most of them aren't worth getting hip on either with today.