In Honor of my Dad

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My dad loved this Country, He loved it so much that he Dedicated 27 years of his life Defending it, He Defended it with Honor and Passion, He did 3 tours in Vietnam. As most Vets, He didn't talk much about Nam the bits and pieces I would hear was when his Nam buddies were around.

I lost My Dad on 29 Aug 1997, At the age of 61, That day was the only time my wife saw me shed a tear, I lost my best friend and HERO that day, and now some 15 years later ( as of next weds) I still think of him EVERY day and Miss him.

Thanks Dad for help mold me into the man I am today. I LOVE YOU!!!!

1Sgt Ed Lovell (Airborne/Ranger) R.I.P

Thought I would post a few pics of his days "IN COUNTRY" Hope you enjoy

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/Dad.jpg

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/Dad3.jpg

This was written on the back of the above photo (top left) he a couple buddies about to load up on Helo.
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/Dad2.jpg

Really ticks me off that the Headstones get beat up the way they do.
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/download.jpg

[NAMVET72]

RIP My Comrade In Arms,


Clyde

[Riverpigusmc]

He'll always live in your heart and memories, Ed

[skosh69]

Ed, words are beside me....RIP Ed W. Lovell Jr.

All pics of my dad when he was in the service, were lost when our house burnt down in the early 70's.

[douglas_knott]

Ed
remember,

The one's you love are never gone,
They live within our hearts.

[Feathermerchant]

God Bless! Thank you for sharing.

[AutoMag]

Ed, you will always have those memories of your dad, never forget that my friend. I lost my dad December 17th 1984, he was 67. He put 30 years in the Navy, retired and then another 18 years with the USPS. Retired and passed a year later.

My dad was also my best friend, he could do anything that he set his mind to.

Those pictures you posted make me want to go thru his pictures once again.

Rest in Peace: John P. DeBeasso

Edward Wilson Lovell Jr.

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For you AR guys, If you notice the AR15/M4 that dad has in his hand (picture of him about to board chopper) That has the Adjustable stock and short barrel, looks to be a 14.5 inch or shorter.

I didn't know they had that style of AR back then.


I'll be posting more pics soon, if no one minds? (got a new printer, scanner just want to plat with it :D)

[AutoMag]

Ed, please keep the pictures coming!!!:)

[douglas_knott]

Ed, please keep the pictures coming!!!:)

Agreed.

[sdmc530]

Very nice, thank you for sharing:flagwave:

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http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/08-25-2012023541PM.jpg

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/08-25-2012023819PM.jpg

Dad is in the middle Guy on left was KIA and the other lost a eye and a hand.
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/08-25-2012024109PM.jpg

Dad, GrandMa , my sister(baby) and I'm driving the lawn mower, GM's dog Molly
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/08-25-2012024358PM.jpg

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This was an Event to say the least, To see a Military Funeral on TV is one thing,But to see it in person is another, Listening to "TAPS" in person will send a chill down your spine.

3 chapters in dad's life were represented there,On one side you had his Ranger buddies, in the back you had his Harley buddies and the other side there was his S.A.S.S buddies, These guys drove 2 hours and stood in the hot Alabama sun in August in full S.A.S.S gear.

Mom requested that the Pall Bearers be "RANGERS" but due training they couldn't swing it but his old unit (3RD Ranger Bat/75 Reg) did send a Representative to present Mom with the Flag.

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx22/springfield45/DAD/08-25-2012115921AM.jpg

[AutoMag]

Great pictures Ed!!:)

Ed, at my dad's funeral I was doing pretty good until "Taps" and the 21 gun salute. That was the hardest part of the service for me!!!Clyde

[Snipersnest]

May your Dad rest in peace.

[douglas_knott]

Great pictures and memories Ed. Very neat.