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San Diego, 1945 | Dee and Friend Outside Apartment in San Diego |
During WWII, my father was in the Navy, stationed (when not in the Pacific fighting the Japanese) at San Diego, California. My Mother and I took a train from southern Illinois to California to visit my "Daddy", and we stayed for over six months. That's when it all began...my love for California, especially San Diego.
The photo was taken in 1945 by my "Daddy". It is in front of our apartment building. I am the dark-haired child on the left; the blond child was a buddy in the apartment building whose father was also in the Navy. |
The Beginning of a Love Affair Even though I was just a little girl, 1945 started my "love affair" with sunny California.
As this photo reveals, this was a very special time for my mother and father...they were so young, the War was going strong, and it was California that brought us all together.
Every time I enter the State, all those memories from 1945, when my parents were so vital and alive, come rushing back. |
Still, Always on My Mind Both of my parents were dead when I returned to San Diego, but they, like California, are always on my mind. |
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janetanne Mon Jul 20, 2009 21:10 UTC
I loved reading your tips about your trips to California. My father was also in the Navy and was in San Francisco for some time during the war. He also fought in the Pacific. | misterrabbit Wed Jun 17, 2009 21:58 UTC
Wow! These pages are terrific. The Queen II, the Hotel, your condo, the food, the beaches, shopping, Bill Cosby, The Follies, the SD Zoo...just marvelous. | Kuznetsov_Sergey Wed Aug 20, 2008 19:43 UTC
Excellent page, Dee! Now I know why you love this part of your country so much. That photo of the dark-haired child is very touching. I wish I visit California and your #1 there San Diego one day! | kyoub Mon Mar 17, 2008 21:39 UTC
I needed a California fix and this was a great place to get it. I have yet to make it to San Diego but it is on my list. Another excellent page, Dee |
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