My Dad is 91 and still very active. He saw Fascists 1st hand at 19 packing an M1 in Germany, Belgium & CZ. He realized that Obama was the same Fascism he and his friends defeated in Europe. We talk about it daily. (he never discussed it when I was growing up)
My dad who never got past the 5th grade (from SC) enlisted in 1939. He was born in 1914 and he also carried one. He was in some rough stuff too and all the 23 years he served afterwards - mostly overseas in places that weren’t desirable.
He lived until age 57 (I’m 10 years older than that now). I hope you realize how fortunate you are. I’d give anything to speak to him now.
Same here, only I do not have the that pleasure to talk to him anymore since he has passed away. You are lucky to still have him around. Cherish these moments.