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Originally Posted by 1Patriotofmany
It seems to me that generation lived longer than today on average, though I know by the tables it isn't true. The terrible thing for me is I never got into history(at least the part of talking to your relatives about their experiences) until it was too late to talk to them. I talked a little to one grandfather and he told me a little about the depression and the rationing during WWII, but I didn't dig deep back then. He built Airplanes in SE PA during the war. I did get in touch with his brother and he sent me a little personal news letter detailing his life before he went a couple years later. He was on the island the silver plates flew from, was an electrician in the service. Almost all my uncles and my father served in the military but they were all peacetime, army for most and father coastguard. I just wish they were all around, I'd have a million questions for them. When I hear someone dying in their 90's or even 80's or 70's I think they've lived a good life as far as longevity. I see too many people going in their 60's now, so 90 is the jackpot. Condolences to you though it's never easy seeing family pass on, but you'll see her again. It's not over if you believe and ask.
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Thanks very much for your kind post! I look forward to seeing her in heaven, as you say.
