My Father - World War II Veteran

by Richard Delay Sirs

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My Father - World War II Veteran

As we have just passed the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, I take great pride in remembering my father who served his country during this time. Dad . . . . thank you for the shared sacrifice that you and millions of other Americans, Europeans and others made to defeat tyranny. . . . . . Dad . . . I salute you From a loving son . . . . . . . He died in April 1966....

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Rebecca Mullan

Rebecca Mullan 11 Nov 2005

A wonderful tribute Richard ! Very fitting that his bravery be acknowledged today, along with his mates. This is a really nice photo !

Christine brand

Christine brand 17 Jun 2005

Richard! this is a soul that Truly deserves honor n Fame! What a wonderful son u r for sharing this image with us. Speechless! Wow! words r not enough! leave it to the heavens n the Angels! Love n much thanks to U n your Father. He would be n I am sure is proud of You. I love his picture. Take care! CB

Loredana

Loredana 29 May 2005

WOW Richar what a distinguished photograph love these old photos they are wonderful :)

sher richardson

sher richardson 14 May 2005

A wonderful tribute, and indeed he looks charming ... a most valuable portrait..

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Thank you Sher - yes this is one of my favorite portraits of him . . . .
Jan Christensen

Jan Christensen 12 May 2005

Beautiful picture and a beatiful tribute. My Dad is not doing well right now and I think of his greatness as a human being every day! Thank you.

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Jan - I salute and thank your Dad too . . . .
Nira Dabush

Nira Dabush 11 May 2005

You father,Richard seems impressive person...And i'm also proud of people like your father.This is a great tribute to your father...this last week in israel was kind of memorial day ,started a week ago as a memory to WWII victoms...and then more to other victoms of wars and terror...ended yesterday evening.

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Nira . . Thank you. I have been watching the Israel ceremonies on TV this week too.
Ryan Taylor

Ryan Taylor 11 May 2005

neat.

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: . . Thanks Ryan
georgia brown

georgia brown 11 May 2005

You should be very proud of your father Richard. My grandfather served in WW2 also. He was discharged with a purple heart. He is now 86 yrs old.

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Georgia - a purple heart? - that is very significant decoration. God Bless him and you~!
joan warburton

joan warburton 11 May 2005

Wonderful tribute, Richard! You should be very proud!

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Thank you Joan . Yes I am proud . . and I miss him
lerat andree

lerat andree 11 May 2005

I saw this on the message board. Nice thought Richard.

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Andree . . Thanks for stopping buy and commenting
Terry Bullard

Terry Bullard 11 May 2005

THANKS FOR SHARING AND THANKS ALSO TO ALL WHO DEFEAT TYRANNY! This is a very provoking image of your Dad, very stern stance, but when you look into his face theres that understanding Dad quality to it.

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Terry - Thanks for your message. Actually, he was a very loving father.
thea walstra

thea walstra 11 May 2005

This is the right time to show this photograph Richard. May 4 we remember te victoms of world-war II and May 5 our liberation. My respects to your dad!

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Thanks --- Thea abd we send all our good wishes to you and all AW friends in the Netherlands.
Karen Corcoran

Karen Corcoran 11 May 2005

Richard this is a fantastic picture... your father was a very handsome man. I read your post on the message board.. I'm checking with my mom to see if she has any pictures with their uniforms on. GOD BLESS YOUR FATHER AND ALL OTHER FALLEN SOLDIER'S

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: Thanks Karen - very kind of you
Joke Schotting

Joke Schotting 11 May 2005

great picture from one liberator of our country Thanks four them.

Richard Delay Sirs
Artist Reply: . . You are most welcome Joke and thanks for remembering