Happy 4 of July;thanks to all the little people by jocko500
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Description
This is my grandfather Van Zelfden and me at the age of two.
Van Zelfden fought in WW1, WW2, and the Korean war.
I know he fought in North Africa, mid east and russia fronts. i do not know what elese for People do not like to talk about war much.
I like to thank all our troops from the 1700's till now and I like to thank all the little people like the famers and the factory workers and all who supported the troops.
I just wish to add this to my gallery
thank you for looking and commenting

Comments (59)
this is how the photo looks today. i did no post work but contrast a little
Hear, Hear!!! Wonderful sentiments!!!I thank your grandfather and mine for helping to give us a chance to be here right now!
Thank your for the Information - great capture
nice image ":)
Wonderful old capture and history, Jock!!!
Wonderful old shot !
A great old shot full of precious memories.
A wonderful historical record Jock :)
a wonderful souvenir photo!!!!!
A wonderful July 4th dedication!
Thanks - & may your day be blessed, as well . . . !
great photo and wonderful tribute!! Happy 4th of July!
I disagree about those people being "little people", as without them there would be no reason to fight. they are the parents,siblings,wives,and children of the soldiers defending them.the soldiers would have no aircraft,guns, or ammunition and uniforms.or anyone to dig a grave and place flowers and recall their love wonderful that you met your grandfather, as I almost did not meet my father and not one relative of my mother. I accidentally found out about my great grand father and that he had built the Cottage house museum in Alvin, Texas movie stars when accepting awards, sometimes says they want to thank the "little people" and without those very people they would not be in their position of making lots of money and prestigious life style
Beautiful dedication to those that have sacrificed so much for our freedom. They are true heroes.
Wonderful photo.
great old photo! and happy july 4th to you!
nice photo to remember,,have a great week .ciao
A wonderful dedication to all who make it possible for us to celebrate our Independence day. Thanks for sharing Jocko!
Nice touch on the 4th of July....!!!
A true american hero! God Bless the USA
bel hommage!!
Nice old picture no tv antennas washing hanging on line big old plymouth in a driveway....
Excellent old photo, thanks for sharing...
Very fantastic photo and great bit of personal history! Thank you for sharing, Jocko!
Fantastic tribute photography!!!
Jock, thank you so much for sharing this photo of your Grandfather and you with us. And also for sharing your thoughts on our troops and reminding us of what is important.
You must be proud of your family heritage. Congrats on a fine memory and thanks for posting.
A salute to your Grandfather Jock!
Excellent old photo!! "great people" exist because there are "LITTLE PEOPLE".
Van Zelfden fought on the Russian front? In World War II? As an American, what was he doing there? In any event, quite a veteran, your grandfather. Three wars, wow. And, a cool old foto of you and your granddaddy, Jock.