Happy Birthday

A story in 50 words

Dick (left) Bob (Right)

It was pouring outside. “Dad… I can’t believe you’re ninety.”

“Thanks honey, I can’t believe it either.”

Dick, ninety-five, sat next to his brother. Both were in WW II. I attempted in vain to envision what they went through.

With a smirk, Dick sighed. “I remember… when I was ninety.”

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This little story is about my wife Sue’s father Bob and his brother Dick. Bob is on the right and Dick is on the left.

They have both passed away. Dick was buried at Arlington Cemetery in 2017.

Dick Gaines service at Arlington Cemetery

Bob was buried at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in 2018.

Bob Gaines service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery

Without people like this, we would not be living the lives we are today.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks to Justin Deming who posts a writing prompt twice a month. This one was Rain Story.