Today’s topic is dedication.
My parents were part of the Depression and World War II generation- the greatest generation some say. My father was supposed to be too old to join up when the Unites States entered World War II, but he volunteered for service, serving in the Pacific aboard the USS Ajax, a hospital ship, as a dentist. He remained in the Naval Reserve until he retired as a lieutenant commander.
This photo is of a tiny plank presented to him when the Ajax was decommissioned.
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Melinda, this is a beautiful photo and a wonderful tribute. I love the reflection and the shallow DoF. Your Dad would be honored that you thought to remember him this way.
What a nice way to show honor to your father for a job well done. This reflection is nice, and the plaque, I am sure, is a treasure.