Happy Veteran’s Day

11 November 2009 | by jen in Loved Ones, Vintage

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Most of my family photos are at my parents’ house, but the last time I was there I took a few home with me, including this one of my Uncle’s baptism back in the 1950s; it’s the only picture I have with Grampa in his Navy uniform.  Isn’t he handsome?  He was a WWII vet along with his older brother.

I love everything about this photo - it’s clarity and inky dark colors, Dad looking down at his hands, apparently too shy to smile for the camera.  My Great Uncle looking confident in his bowtie and jacket.  The priest holding looking at my baby uncle.  I never met my Great Grandma but I like her jacket.  Of course, Grandma is simply adorable in her hat, red lipstick, coat and white gloves.  Those star brooches too!  Both my grandparents have passed on and I really miss them.

Anyway, if you have the day off - enjoy!  Regardless, I hope you all are having a lovely day.

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3 Comments on “Happy Veteran’s Day”

  1. 11 November 2009 | Alli says:

    I love this photo - thanks for sharing! I’ve also lost my grandparents and I really treasure the photos that I have of them.

     

  2. 12 November 2009 | Andrea says:

    Lovely photo. :) It’s good that you have these keepsakes.

    xo!

     

  3. 13 November 2009 | jenhiro says:

    :-) i also love this photo and agree your grandpa is handsome in his navy uniform. my grandpa was in the army for WWII, dad was drafted to the marines during the 60s, and two brothers currently in the navy. hope you had a nice veterans day!

     

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