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| Roy Ginn, 1950 |
This picture was taken when he was on a ship headed for Japan after a year in radio communication school on Bainbridge Island, Washington. His training was in decoding radio transmissions in Russian.
We married when I was 18 and he was 24--good thing at least one of us was an adult. Our 57 years together were happy and fulfilling. We were the perfect example of "in sickness and in health," each taking turns caring for the other as needed. He was a wonderful father and friend and we raised two outstanding children. Parkinson's robbed him of his last few years of activity, but he never gave up.
Thank you for your service and your love of country, family, and all things good.
10 comments:
What a sweet story! He was a very good looking young man, but then he was a nice looking older man, too! Enjoyed your. Memories....elvia
Thanks, Elvia.....we both married keepers, didn't we?
Martha
Love this. Thank you so much for sharing. And boy, wasn't he handsome?
Very awesome, what a handsome man! Glad you had many wonderful years together, and lovely to honor him on Veterans Day.
Awwww!!!! Such sweet sorrow!!! Hugs good and dear artist friend!!! Such a dear testimony to your hubby and life mate! I am deeply sorry for your loss, yet, rejoice in the wonderful life you two shared!
Thanks Anonymous and Tierney and Kiesha! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing Roy as a young man and reading about him...as they say, "I could write a book." He's been gone five years now but the steadfast love he gave will never leave me. He was my biggest fan and I can still see him standing in the doorway of my wonderful studio/sewing room and saying, "I'm so glad you have this space!"
That was great to see a pic of Roy when young. So handsome. Even when older his eyes were memorable!
Marilyn Hunt
That's great reading about Roy, you, your affection, and love [story] for one another. Another good fan, M@t
Thanks for sharing , Martha. Your guy was a handsome man and it’s heartwarming to read about the wonderful life you had together. Thanks to Roy for his service. Sue Allmon
Thanks, Sue Allmon, for reading and commenting. He's been gone since July 4, 2011, but this picture is a good reminder of how precious he was. It was an honor to be able to take care of him through Parkinson's long journey. Martha
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