Monday, May 25, 2009

Military Service -- What's Buggin' Me

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This is the only picture of Daddy in his uniform that I have on this computer. It was taken when he was on leave in Hawaii.

Daddy gave part of his life during WWII to serve his country. He was trained in the desert and was then sent to Attu. Daddy didn't talk much about his time in the Army. I think it was just too painful for him. Daddy was a medic. While at Attu he treated a lot of frostbite. He talked of soldiers losing some of their digits and sometimes their feet from frostbite.

This is what part of his military records states:

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - Was in the Pacific Theater of Operations in a Medical Detachment with the 7th. Infantry Division. Participated in the Aleutians Islands, Eastern Mandates, Southern Philippines and Ryukyus campaigns. Advanced with the Infantry on all their landings. Treated men as soon after they were hit as possible. Performed first aid on all types of wounds. Was wounded carrying out his duties on Leyte in the Philippines.

My three brothers served their country by joining the Air Force. My brother Zarone spent 20 years in the Air Force.

Frank, my husband, spent 20 years in the Army. He served in the music field. He marched in many parades and played many concerts. The hardest part of his service was funeral services for our fallen soldiers.

Frank's Dad served during the Korean Conflict with the Marines.

I am thankful for their service to our country and for each man and woman that have served and are serving our country.





In between rain showers I took a few pictures of my favorite subject matter with my camera lens, insects. I know some insects are downright creepy and ugly. I find them interesting though and love going into their small world. My shoulder makes me a bit shaky and I find it impossible to take pictures of some insects with my camera on a tripod... so it takes me a few shots to get a photo that isn't very blurry.

Bee on Salvia
Bee on Salvia


Bee on Salvia
Bee on Salvia


Ladybug on Salvia
Ladybug on Salvia


Ladybug on Salvia
Ladybug on Salvia


Green Fly
Green Fly on Speedwell


Brown Stink Bug on Salvia
Stink Bug on Salvia


Long-Legged Fly.... blurry... sitting on a hydrangea leaf
Long-legged Fly


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12 comments :

  1. A very nice tribute to your father. I am sure he would have been proud of your work.

    Your photos are just beautiful.

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  2. A heart-felt thanks to all members of your family who have served our country Zaroga.
    These photos are just amazing. You are so very talented.

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  3. I love whats 'bugging' you! Looks like that salvia gets alot of action:)

    Thanks to your family for serving my country!!!

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  4. Such a beautiful tribute to your Dad and family members that have served our country. Thank you so much!
    Wow~~~your photography is amazing! I always love visiting you...your photos are always so beautiful! Keep up the great work...just lovely!

    Hugs,
    Lynn

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  5. Zaroga hope you're having a good weekend, despite your shoulder issues but as always the best photographer I know. Your photos are so amazingly beautiful. :)

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  6. Zaroga,

    I'm so thankful for all the men and women that have served and those currently serving our country. Our freedom is definitely not free and I don't want to ever take them or it for granted. You have many in your family to be proud of!

    And as always, you photos are absolutely gorgeous! They look like they could be in our field guides, as the details are so sharp!

    Tammy

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  7. What a good-looking Dad! Great that so many of your family served to keep us free!
    Your pictures don't look shaky to me. They look sharp and perfect.

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  8. My dad was a medic also- in the Army during the Korean War. He didn't talk about it much either until nearer the end of his life. He gave us little glimpses. One time then as he was talking to me about it, he became emotional holding back tears as he was remembered men getting injured and worse.

    This is a wonderful tribute to your dad, Zaroga. I am thankful for his and Frank's dad's service.

    Your photography is amazing!! Beautiful bugs!!:)

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  9. Wonderful photos as always...Our son while serving the last few months of his tour had to do a funeral for a fallen soldier. It was the hardest thing he ever had to do while in the Army, much harder than being deployed. Thanks for sharing a bit about your dad.

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  10. Hello late in the evening from Ga to you!! I love those pictures that you take!! WOW!! You are good and I don't think that they are shakey one bit.
    Your dad looks like a nice man just like my dad...We have heroes for dads...
    Sandy

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  11. Your photos are amazing! I especially like the first one with the ladybug, as they are the only bug I like! You are very talented. Good job.

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  12. We have allot of military too. Hubby was a marine. My Dad Army. But I was not well enough to look for photos. So I used our family history photos. I love the flower with the bee. It has rained so much here today. No chance of getting out today. Best wishes. big hug.

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