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Happy 248^th Birthday America

With “HOPE” for the future, because we must have “HOPE”.

To all those who serve and protect – Thank You

With respect and to the Pledge of Allegiance we took as children in school and now as adults

Steve

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Happy Fathers Day Dad –

My Dad, George Gerbsman, was a first generation citizen and a member of “the Greatest Generation” who served in WWII.

As I am entering the Autumn of my years and especially on this Fathers Day, I reminisce about family. 

My Mom and Dad had hard lives.  They each worked 2 jobs at times to support the family, but with the goal to make sure their children had better lives and a good education. Dad had numerous emotional and health issues over the years and it was tough for him, but he persevered.  Some of his comments to me are what I have passed down to my son and grandson.  Work hard, do the Best you Can, Never Ever Ever Give up and be a Good Person.

I regret over the years that I did not spend enough time understanding him, supporting him and spending more time with him.  However I “thank him” the guidance he gave me. 

Dad would be very proud of his Grandson, Great Grandson and other grand children.  They represent goodness and hope for the future.

On this Fathers Day Dad, I toast you and remember you with love and respect.

“To the memory of one who once was and to the knowledge he will be in my heart and mind forever”.

With respect

Your son

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To all:

Hal Kushner and my good friend Ira Sharlip were U.S. Army Flight Surgeons at the same time in Viet Nam starting in late 1968. Ira mentioned him to me recently. Here is the link to the speech that Hal gave some years ago at an ophthalmology meeting in Philadelphia. 

The first 22 minutes and 50 seconds are about ophthalmology. I think it is quite interesting but if you want to watch onlyhis POW experience start watching at 22 minutes 50 seconds. It’s about 36 minutes long. Hal was the only M.D. whowas a POW in the war in Vietnam.

I found his speech riveting  and his patriotism is inspiring and powerful and on this upcoming Memorial Day

Hal Kushner, MD – Dying is Easy. Living is the Difficult Thing.

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