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I doubt I’ll make 100 years, but he sure has made me realize I need to plan for it, even if I still don’t, as my wife could. My wife’s grandfather, Leroy, turned 100 today. We’ve had family and friends stopping by for a few days now.
Leroy grew up during the great depression, rode the rails during his teens, and served in WWII on the USS Midas as a diesel mechanic. Even did repair on the USS Missouri during the war.
I think he had a good time today with all his kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and even his great-great grandkids this week.
I stopped in town for ice and bought a few barley pops. When I got back I asked if he wanted one, he said “yes, I think I deserve one today”.
Leroy grew up during the great depression, rode the rails during his teens, and served in WWII on the USS Midas as a diesel mechanic. Even did repair on the USS Missouri during the war.
I think he had a good time today with all his kids, grandkids, great grandkids, and even his great-great grandkids this week.
I stopped in town for ice and bought a few barley pops. When I got back I asked if he wanted one, he said “yes, I think I deserve one today”.