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H2O Man

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14. Thank you, SheilaAnn!

Reply to SheilaAnn (Reply #8)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 08:23 PM

15 hrs ago

A number of family members fought in WW2. But none of them really ever spoke about their experiences. So this was the first time my son heard stories from a gentleman who joined the military two weeks before he was supposed to graduate from high school. He made a huge impression on my son, and apparently, my son made one on him.

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Regarding Happiness [View all] H2O Man 17 hrs ago OP

You should thank yourself for an awesome son. You gave him the insight, love of his fellow man, and the mission a kennedy 17 hrs ago #1

Thank you! H2O Man 16 hrs ago #4

I hope your son does interview our hero, Ralph. Not too many of his generation and his experiences are invaluable Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #11

Good on him, you, and them! electric_blue68 17 hrs ago #2

Thank you! H2O Man 16 hrs ago #5

Wow, I see what you mean! Strong guy, and helpful! electric_blue68 16 hrs ago #7

Three time H2O Man 15 hrs ago #10

Ohhn, boy....cute, huh?! electric_blue68 9 hrs ago #21

Aces. cachukis 17 hrs ago #3

Thanks! H2O Man 16 hrs ago #6

The kids are all right. Congrats to him but you especially. Good parenting. YES! SheilaAnn 16 hrs ago #8

Thank you, SheilaAnn! H2O Man 15 hrs ago #14

A lovely OP malaise 16 hrs ago #9

That song H2O Man 15 hrs ago #15

Sound advice malaise 15 hrs ago #16

You have every reason to be happy..you did alright, H2O Man. Enjoyed your post Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #12

Thanks! H2O Man 14 hrs ago #17

Your son and his dad are very fine folks. Prairie_Seagull 15 hrs ago #13

Thank you! H2O Man 14 hrs ago #19

Your son is awesome MustLoveBeagles 14 hrs ago #18

Thank you! H2O Man 14 hrs ago #20

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