This is a picture of my incredible grandfather, Jack Schipani. He was a soldier in the army in World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was wounded by shrapnel on December 24th, 1944. He spent 2 years in a hospital in France. He nearly lost his leg and because he had no feeling below the knee, he wore a brace for the rest of his life. He never talked about it, and never complained about his condition. In fact, once I asked him why he didnt park in the handicapped space. He said there were so many worse off than he that he would walk because he could. He eventually died at 88 years old from complications related to an infection in his leg. He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a musician, a teacher, a friend and a soldier. I miss him and his wisdom and humor every day and feel blessed that he made it through that terrible time. Thanking all the soldiers and their families this Memorial Day who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
Posted on: Sun, 25 May 2014 15:01:21 +0000
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