I am thinking about taking part in the half and half theme this month, but I couldn't start it on the 1st May because I had planned to post this photo today.
This is a photo of my Dad. Today would have been his 102nd birthday. Sadly his life was much shorter.
This photo was taken during World War 2 when he was in the Grenadier Guards.
Shortly after the war he met and married my Mum. In 1951 he was diagnosed with cancer of the spine and lungs. Three months after his diagnosis he died, he was only 36 years old. I was 3 years old when he passed away and only have very vague memories of him.
I really wish I could have shared a lot more birthdays with my Dad, but at least I can wish him a Happy Birthday today by sharing his photo on 365.
Thanks so much to everyone who commented and fav'd my 3D orb photo yesterday, I am thrilled with the response.
I do hope that some of you will click on the link and make 3D orb photos of your own. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKbUM5NLJ_g
Ahh, a lovely photo and love story but so sad that he died at 36. My children were 7 and 4 when their Dad died and my son particularly has suffered badly from unresolved grief.
You have had much heartache in your life Babs, you're a very brave and resolute woman, I do admire you. X
Such a coincidence...... my Mum was also born on 1st May 1915 & would have been 102 this week.
We were lucky though as she lived until she was 94 yrs old.
I remembered her by visiting one of her favourite local places .... see my Bluebell Wood photo posted 1st May.
We never forget our parents do we ?
This is a lovely portrait of your dad. Hard to lose a father so young. My children were 2 and 10 when they lost theirs. Too young to have many memories of him, which would be the same for you. They have a lot of people who share stories about him and I hope you have had the same.
Happy Birthday to your late Dad - it is such a shame that you didn't get to spend more time with him. I'm sure you know he is always keeping an eye on you! On a brighter note, he shares a birthday with me........which I think makes him and I very special people xx
What a sad story! How sad to have escaped death in the war to die later because of a cruel illness! Thank you for sharing such strong emotions with us.
It's so good that you have this photo as a memento of your dad,Babs. What a tough time it would have been for your mum and what a lovely tribute you have made to your dad today.
How lovely that you have this to remember him by. My hubby's dad would have been 108 now if he had lived. I never met him but photos of him are very precious. Happy birthday thoughts to him along with you today x
How very young your dad was when he died. Seems a cruel& unfortunate end to a brave soldier serving his country. To have him return from the war then die from cancer is very sad. Your mum must have been devastated & it's sad for you that you have such little memory if him. A lovely portrait.
Yes, they were different times (well, just thinking about that, maybe not so different nowadays). It's nice to remember. I think about my Dad every day (he passed away 25 years ago).
I'm so sad you lost your dad at such a young age (for both of you). My mother died at 52 and that was hard enough, but 36 really is young. This is a nice portrait of him and it's also a nice way to start off your month.
My Mum never complained about anything in the whole of her life. She got married just before WW2 in 1938 and gave birth to my sister in 1942. When Anita (my sister) was 7 months old her Dad was killed in the war. After the war Mum met and married my Dad and they were only married 5 years when he died of cancer. When I was about 10 years old Mum married again and Ken (Pop as we called him) died in 1994 and Mum died 5 days later. She certainly had more than her share of heartache and I hope I have inherited at least some of her resilience.
Babs, thank you for sharing your mum's and your story. She was obviously one brave and strong lady and I think that you have inherited a definite share of her resilience. You cope so well. You have helped me, long distance , for which I am grateful. Even though I have never had the pleasure of meeting you face to face, I am proud and thankfiul to know you. Take care. xx
Great resilience I would say. My sister @kelly2, lost her first sweetheart to a motor bike accident. He was racing at The Isle of Man TT. Her 1st husband died of lung cancer when the girls were young and her present husband had MS. She too is remarkably resilient, I think she gets it from my mum who buried 4 children and I granddaughter.
You have had much heartache in your life Babs, you're a very brave and resolute woman, I do admire you. X
We were lucky though as she lived until she was 94 yrs old.
I remembered her by visiting one of her favourite local places .... see my Bluebell Wood photo posted 1st May.
We never forget our parents do we ?
My Mum never complained about anything in the whole of her life. She got married just before WW2 in 1938 and gave birth to my sister in 1942. When Anita (my sister) was 7 months old her Dad was killed in the war. After the war Mum met and married my Dad and they were only married 5 years when he died of cancer. When I was about 10 years old Mum married again and Ken (Pop as we called him) died in 1994 and Mum died 5 days later. She certainly had more than her share of heartache and I hope I have inherited at least some of her resilience.
Babs, thank you for sharing your mum's and your story. She was obviously one brave and strong lady and I think that you have inherited a definite share of her resilience. You cope so well. You have helped me, long distance , for which I am grateful. Even though I have never had the pleasure of meeting you face to face, I am proud and thankfiul to know you. Take care. xx