My father served in the Philippines during WWII...a Navy man, himself. His brother and cousin both served -Army, Navy Recon., and saw action, but my Dad (an "old" college grad by then) turned a Supply Depot's island beach into "Club Med" complete with diving rafts, basketball, photo lab, newspaper, baseball, volleyball, concerts, films. GGgranddad was a Yankee Capt. from PA. during the Civil War and had an eye shot out, died from complications after fathering a small gang w/ his wife. I humbly bow to the honorable men and women who serve....(can I help Tonk bump?).
Ping for all who gave and are still giving...