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Duke was my father's nickname because he looked like John Wayne. Billie was my mother's name. Combined it becomes DukeBillie.

Duke was career Army doctor - loved and respected by all who knew him. Billie was the strength and love that kept him and 5 kids going. Out of 5 kids only two were born on the mainland. One was born 2 month premature on a military transport coming back from Okinawa.

I loved growing up on military bases. I chose my screen name to honor them and all they did for me. They are gone but not forgotten!

873 posted on 03/15/2006 10:33:00 PM PST by DukeBillie ("The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity" Harlan Ellison)

Aww!! What a very nice way to honor your parents! Thank you for sharing!!

1,140 posted on 03/16/2006 5:04:36 AM PST by StarCMC (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing...thank you Sarge.)