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Friday, August 7, 2009

Japan


Mel proudly served time in the Army after being drafted in the 50's. On his off time he surveyed sites such as this in Japan.

6 comments:

Lucy said...

I would imagine he saw many sights. Good that he came home.

garnett109 said...

Hiroshima?

jack69 said...

Yes I am sure there was a lot to see, remnants of the war were still there in the 1950's. There are somebenefits to the uniform, one is NOT a benefit, being away from the one(s) you love.
Sherry & Jack

Jeannette said...

Nice to see old photos but not so nice to see war damage.

sober white women said...

Last week a bunch of us were talking about nice the guys use to look in uniform. Sure I get to see guys in uniforms, but not like back then.

As soon as I saw the picture This song popped into my head. Please share it with mel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBk07l2aKrE

if for some reason it does not work go to you tube and look up jamie johnson...seen it in color.

Kelli

Lisa said...

What a haunting photograph.