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Navy father and son shaped by war and service remembered
A personal reflection on Veterans Day honors to a father who joined the Navy during World War II, his decisive choices, Caribbean duty, and carrier postings. The writer, son of Norwegian immigrants, recalls the Navy Hymn Eternal Father, family history, and the lasting impact of a veteran parent on his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brokaw
Dad
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Grandpa Humleker
Mom
Roosevelt Roads
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
U.S. Navy