My last annual D-Day debate with Pop.

6 June, 2011.

Me:  Boy howdie, that invasion in Normandy sure was something! 

Pop:  Hell son, that was just ONE combat landing.  Your Pappy made THIRTY SIX combat landings with McArthur in the South Pacific.

Well Pop,  THANK YOU isn't enough, but, it's the best I can do.  I sure do miss our spirited discussions on history and politics, but most of all, I miss you.