With all the nonsense going on in the news, here is someone much more enjoyable to listen to.
Awesome post!
The part that really hit me was how he didn't talk for many years. My grandfather was in Europe and came home with shrapnel in his leg. He was always a quiet man until he died in 1997.
I was his only grandson. We bonded over Looney Tunes, Pro Wrestling, eating at a seafood restaurant called Little Texas, and playing penny poker on the living room floor.
How I wish I had known back then that it would have been "ok" to ask questions. I was just always told that he didn't talk about those times. I sometimes wonder if it was because no one gave him the opportunity. "Regrets, I have a few."
That generation is almost gone now. I miss them.
Where was this ?eating at a seafood restaurant called Little Texas
Thanks, I don't. I have no reason to think he would have talked to me. Sometimes I just wish I hadn't taken others words as facts. If I had at least tried, then I wouldn't be wondering.Don't spend too much time wondering about it. My father served in Europe and was wounded 3 times. I asked the questions but he never would answer. I had to learn to respect his silence and let it go.
Well, not exactly sure.Where was this ?
It has to be the same one. My grandma would take me there. Probably in the very early 70's.My grandparents lived in Asheboro
Always cool when the author takes time to mingle. Thanks for helping the Captain get his story out. My copy came yesterday and I can't wait to get into it.Thanks for the comments gentlemen. I had the honor of writing LAST FIGHTER PILOT and have gotten to know Captain Yellin well. At 93 years old, he can still fit into his flight jacket, plays 9 rounds of golf a day, runs 21 laps in the pool, eats two meals a day, and drinks Guiness beer. About a month ago, he got a new pacemaker, and still keeps on ticking, and mentally is sharper than a razor blade. Two weeks ago, we were on a book tour in Los Angeles together, and Jerry maintained a stringent speaking schedule and was fabulous. His story is amazing, and he still says that "the greatest honor of my life was to serve my country." Amazing gentleman and a treasure to the nation.