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November 2, 2011

88 Year Old Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather Video | Wordless Wednesday


This week's Wordless Wednesday is a video of my Grandfather :)

This is my 88 year old Grandfather speaking on behalf of his friend that was honored last week: African-American photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris, who was born in 1908 and died in 1998. Both very accomplished men through the generations. I think that he did a great job!

My Grandfather 18 Years Old

Retired Lt Col - Buffalo Soldier - Veteran w/ 20 years service in the army

Grandfather at 87 years old

Great Grandfather & Grandson

Grandson & Great Grandfather

In Motherly Love,
Mother Baby Child

29 comments:

  1. OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic BoutiqueNovember 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    WONDERFUL POST!!! What a very cool thing to do for your grandfather! Happy WW!

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  2. IndraniNovember 2, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Great concept, presented so well.

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  3. Sarah @ Made in USA ChallengeNovember 2, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Love your honoring of your grandfather and hearing the history behind the story! Sounds like he's a great man!

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  4. Lea MarieNovember 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    @OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic Boutique - Thank you :) He was very proud.

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  5. Swanky BabyNovember 2, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Following you from the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!

    Hope you will stop by Swanky Baby too! http://swankybaby.net

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  6. Lea MarieNovember 2, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    @Sarah - I appreciate your comment, Sarah. He has done so much in his life that even impressed others of his generation(s). It was a situation of "all my friends are dead" up until a few years ago when he started getting honored by programs and then these past few interviews. It makes him feel better that he is still contributing and still connected to friends that he has lost.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    You gave me chills with this! Its a great feeling too.

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  8. Lea MarieNovember 2, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    @jplovescotton.com - Awe, thanks, Janice. That is very sweet of you. Hugs!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    How inspiring! I just love this! The video was awesome, he did a very great job.

    Thank you for hooking up with the voiceBoks Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!! New follower - looking forward to reading more of your blog =)

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  10. Lea MarieNovember 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    @Spilled Milkshake - Thank you so much :) I'm glad that we can connect this way!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Love this so much. Great post.

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  12. Cleverly ChangingNovember 2, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    You're so blessed to still have him around. Thanks for posting you link on my site, this post is inspirational.

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  13. Lea MarieNovember 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    @Cleverly Changing - That is so kind of you, thank you. I really enjoy your blog, too.

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  14. Lea MarieNovember 2, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    @Sarah - I appreciate your compliment, Sarah. Your pictures are always so beautiful and inspirational. Hugs!

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  15. LeslieNovember 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Gotta love Grandpas!

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  16. LeslieNovember 2, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Lea, Thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog. My intent is to encourage. I'll wander around your blog awhile.

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  17. Texas Type A MomNovember 2, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    He sounds like a great man!

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  18. Lea MarieNovember 3, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    @Texas Type A Mom - Thank you :) Yes, he is an amazing person.

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  19. Maves FavesNovember 3, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I’m a new follower from Terrific Thursday. Won’t you hop on over and follow me back? http://mavesfaves.blogspot.com/

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  20. Chasing RainbowNovember 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    He did a great job...
    You have a very BEAUTIFUL family.

    I can see some parallel in our lives, and I am happy that you stopped by my blog...now Ii have found yours. You left a very nice message on my blog, and I had to stop for a minute (you put a smile on my face).

    Have a happy Thursday, and I hope to read more of your posts in the future.

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  21. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Wonderful post. Your grandfather did a great job. Lovely pictures! I am a new Follower of your Blog. Thanks for participating in the Thursday Favourite Things Blog Hop.

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  22. Krafty Max OriginalsNovember 4, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    You will love having this in 20 years when the children want to her his voice! Great job!

    Hop'n by from 'Thursday Favorite Things'. I'm following your blog now, wont you please come and follow me back?? ~KM

    *Krafty Max Originals*

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  23. Katherines CornerNovember 4, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    This is a wonderful post thank you so much for sharing it with us. My husband's Grandmother lived to be 103, she was amazing and still wrote letters ( beautiful handwriting) to us up until her last days. Big Hugs♥

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  24. GillianNovember 5, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    This is awesome! I think it's so important to keep our family members' stories alive. Good on you for honoring him (and his friend, too)!

    So you know, I'm newly following you back via GFC from "The Sundae Hop." And, I also gave you a vote at "Picket." ;)

    Gillian from Baby Talk without the Babble

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  25. Catch My WordsNovember 5, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Wow! What a special video. I never even knew any of my grandparents.

    Joyce
    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  26. ShellyNovember 5, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    What a treasure- I so enjoyed reading this. Thank you for sharing!

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  27. Lea MarieNovember 6, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    @Shelly - Thank you, ma'am :)

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  28. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Hi there, cruisin thru on the Alexa Blog hop. I also joined via GFC. Hoping you can come back by at http://lovingthefamlife.blogspot.com/

    Thanks for having me,
    Cathi-Loving the Family Life :)

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  29. The BROOKIE COOKIENovember 7, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    love your blog!!!and great article coming from chasing the rainbow (catching up). stop by and check out our delicious cookies http://thebrookiecookie.blogspot.com/

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