ORIGINAL: GMMAT
LC:
That was presented to me at my father's service by the Honor Guard. He was US Navy, stationed aboard the USS Bushnell during the Cuban missile crisis.
I've had it preserved, waiting for the proper place to display it. I'm proud of his service.....and everyone who preceeded and succeeded him.
Sincerely,
I assumed it was there for a good reason, Jeff. I have my fathers flag also. My dad served in the Navy during the Korean war for a short time. He was blinded (I don't remember how) on a deployment aboard the USS VALLEY FORGE and was medically discharged. His vision eventually returned, but it was never very good. At his service in 1989, my mother asked if I would be allowed and would I be willing to present the flag to her.Iwas, and I did. Themost difficultthing I've ever had to do in my entire life was stand thereholding a salute while taps was being played and keep my composure.
My mother just recently gave me the flag, and it is now displayed just above the ones that my wife and I were presented when we retired. My wife is retired Navy as well, by the way.
I'm proud of my dad, and I'm proud of yours too. All the best.