Pa at 17 – in 1946, when he became a United States Marine

And to my own favorite veteran, Pa, who proudly served as a United States Marine…you taught me the meaning of honor, patriotism, and the importance of standing up for justice and freedom. Those lessons will live in my heart and character forever. ❤

Pa at the ocean during Marine years

Pa as a young Marine at NATO event in Haifa right after WWII

Marine Corps Band performance 2013, Washington DC

Pa as a young Marine in Haifa…it was hot in the desert!