We Will Remember ~ No Pants

 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2023: Week 45 (WAR AND PEACE)

I never knew 18 year old Chris. 

By the time I met him he was no longer in the military. 

I'm not sure I would have been interested had I met him at that time. 

As a 'base brat' (born on a military base) I wasn't interested in living a military lifestyle. 

I remember the first time I saw this photo he casually mentioned that he wasn't wearing pants. 

It seems that none of the soldiers were willing to crease their pants by sitting to have their photo taken. 

They took them off, laid them over a chair, and then sat to have the photo taken.

It's hard to imagine he was sitting there looking so serious IN HIS UNDERWEAR. 

Every year on Remembrance Day I give thanks to my father & grandfathers for their military service.

Prior to a few years ago I had never thanked Chris. 

In the past few years I have remembered to include Chris. 

This year I thank all the soldiers in my life, and a special thanks to my BFF. 

We will REMEMBER!!! 

This is why I search - 

Cause ... 

You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!

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Amy Johnson Crow, 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks/

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