Veterans Day 2013

Today is 11-11-13. My dad left me almost six months ago. My dad was very proud of his service in the United States Coast Guard. I am proud to be his daughter for many reasons, this tops the list. I can still hear him telling me the stories. The jumpers of the Golden Gate Bridge, the swimming tests he took, the fog. I love that he had a bit of California in him. He taught me that you can survive for 50 minutes in 50 degree water, or something like that, some rule of 50/50. I miss his stories. I am proud to be the daughter of a vet today, and everyday.