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Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: enjenjo on June 09, 2014, 12:49:23 AM

Title: He makes me kind of proud
Post by: enjenjo on June 09, 2014, 12:49:23 AM
Thanks for what you did Dad  http://www.toledocitypaper.com/June-Issue-1-2014/Living-history/
Title: He makes me kind of proud
Post by: 1800guy on June 09, 2014, 01:07:47 AM
Plenty to be proud of!  Glad you still have him.
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Post by: river1 on June 09, 2014, 02:23:22 AM
you're definitely his son  );b(

they're not called the GREATEST generation for nothing );b(
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Post by: 348tripower on June 09, 2014, 05:44:51 AM
Very cool  :)
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Post by: phat rat on June 09, 2014, 07:10:43 AM
Thank you Frank Sr
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Post by: Crosley.In.AZ on June 09, 2014, 08:13:42 AM
Very kool.. glad I met your dad
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Post by: WZ JUNK on June 09, 2014, 08:15:54 AM
Great story.

Thank your father for me.

John
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Post by: Uncle Bob on June 09, 2014, 08:51:33 AM
"Kocinski, ............................ said he just did what he had to do."  Yes he did!
I agree with mom.........."he's one awesome dude!"
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Post by: 34ford on June 09, 2014, 09:19:30 AM
Proud of him and the many others who served and died for out Freedom. Thank You
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Post by: Bruce Dorsi on June 09, 2014, 09:36:39 AM
GREAT STORY!

Many thanks to Mr. Kocinski and all the others who survived and to those who didn't.

Enjoy the time you have left with your Dad, Frank!  ....You will cherish it later.
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Post by: Mac on June 09, 2014, 10:03:25 AM
One of the greats of the Greatest Generation.
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Post by: Digger on June 09, 2014, 12:02:22 PM
Makes a lot of our own accomplishments seem pretty trivial doesn't it? );b(  );b(  );b(  );b(  );b(
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Post by: kb426 on June 09, 2014, 01:07:17 PM
Good story, Frank. He looks really good for 91!
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Post by: rumrumm on June 09, 2014, 01:15:49 PM
I would be proud, too. My father participated in D-Day as well.
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Post by: sirstude on June 09, 2014, 03:46:49 PM
You should be proud.  I thank him for what he did for all of us.

Doug
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Post by: phat46 on June 09, 2014, 04:50:09 PM
What a great man. They are indeed the greatest generation, so many gave up so much.
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Post by: tom36 on June 09, 2014, 06:50:39 PM
Quote from: "Uncle Bob""Kocinski, ............................ said he just did what he had to do."  Yes he did!
I agree with mom.........."he's one awesome dude!"

My thanks also, they truly were "the greatest generation"...
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Post by: UGLY OLDS on June 09, 2014, 08:05:03 PM
Please thank your Dad for what he did for all of us..

Like has been said ...They truly are the "Greatest Generation"...

Bob..... :wink:
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Post by: idrivejunk on June 09, 2014, 08:31:36 PM
What a Dad, and such an epic battle tale! My personal thanks to all those who helped turn the tide. I sincerely hope future generations will continue to reflect and study on the unimaginable duties and accomplishments of those who came before them.
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Post by: butch27 on June 09, 2014, 10:19:59 PM
Just a * good story of what  our troops went through. We are all proud of him.
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Post by: jaybee on June 09, 2014, 10:40:57 PM
What everyone else said. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Frank and the others who recreated that story up and down all over the beaches...and in the Pacific.
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Post by: chimp koose on June 09, 2014, 11:16:34 PM
Now I understand where your good character comes from. You can be very proud of your father.
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Post by: Rrumbler on June 10, 2014, 03:04:37 AM
I am sure he does, Frank, I am glad to know you still have him around.  He's a real hero, from a different time.
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Post by: 40 on June 10, 2014, 10:52:02 PM
Great Article! My Dad also served, was seriously wounded and consequently disabled protecting our freedoms. Fellows like your Dad truly are the "Greatest Generation"!The sacrifices they made are hard to imagine.....Glad he is still enjoying life and here's wishing both your folks many more!
Title: Re: He makes me kind of proud
Post by: midnight sun on July 05, 2014, 06:27:27 PM
Quote from: "enjenjo"Thanks for what you did Dad  http://www.toledocitypaper.com/June-Issue-1-2014/Living-history/

Now there my friends is a honest to God hero!!!

Great story.  Thanks to your Dad.