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He was born May 2, 1925 into a decade filled with major swings of events in the world around him that would end up shaping his life.

• The Roaring 20's was a decade of prosperity and excess. (1920 - 1929 )
• The Prohibition Act made the use of alcoholic beverages illegal. (1920 - 1933)
• The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression. (1929 - 1930)

In this priceless photograph we see him as a bright-eyed two year old little boy. He has yet to live through extreme poverty and witness the evil man is capable of during World War Two.

How do you put into words the relationship you had with a parent for 55 years?

This one photograph says everything you need to know about the strong bond we shared. Taken on one of our vacations "out west" to visit his sisters, I was probably about four years old (photo at left, below).

Tall and leaning casually against the rail. Arms outstretched to protect. A genuine smile of contentment. Standing behind me as he always did in life. "His little Buddy". This, even after everything his innocent eyes witnessed in World War Two (photo at right).

Some people never meet their hero . . .