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  1. Henry Johnson

    Henry Johnson In Flower

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    Howdy, Folks;
    Look at the recently discovered photo; will make a good roach, rat, and other varmints deterrent.


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    Me, circa 1965 ( photo / image / picture from Henry Johnson's Garden )
    This was taken by a buddy when I was attending ET (Electronics Technician) School at USCG Training Center at Groton, Conn.; I later transferred to Avionics Technician which was the electronics on aircraft.. This was my second military career.. The previous one was where I earned the Parachutists Badge that you can see on the shirt.. I earned that when I had no better sense than to jump out of perfectly good airplanes, go figure...
    Well, most everybody wants to be a hero in their youth, right?
    Hank
     
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    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    I think it's a fine photo! Something about a man in uniform :p
     
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    Yes, a fine photo, Is that a navy uniform?
     
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    Hank, some men start out handsome and some become handsome. I think you are one of the ones that started out handsome and just got more good-looking as you matured.
    I personally cannot imagine jumping out of an airplane voluntarily, but it is nice that some folks are brave enough to do that. I prefer to stay on the ground and pick up the pieces :rolleyes: .
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Great 'photo Hank!! Jumping out of airplanes certainly wouldn't be my cup of tea but a man in uniform - well that's a completely different story. ;)
     
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    Looks like a Navy uniform to me... my Dad was a Navy-man.
    I think it's a grand photo Hank!
     
  8. Henry Johnson

    Henry Johnson In Flower

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    .........
    It's a U.S. COAST GUARD uniform..
    The difference between the two is undetectable in that photo because at that time the only difference was that the USCG uniform had a small (about 2cm X 3cm) shield embroidered on the left sleeve at about mid-fore arm position... Thank you all for the very nice complimentary remarks... Hank
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    You remind of of Hugh Lowrie...Dr. House on TV. He is a good looking man too.
    Yep, there is just something about a man in uniform

    Thanks for serving this great country.
     
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    Hank--You look down right cute there. I love the expression on your face.
     
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    Great memories Hank and photo. ;) There is just something special about a guy in a uniform. :stew1:
     
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    Great picture Hank,..that surely brings back a lot of memories.
     

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