I would like to remember my Dean's Circle Dad today, and pay tribute to a Navy Submariner who proudly served his country during the Korean War Era. He inspired me to become the person I am today and taught me how to live life through the good times and bad. My Dad was a great husband and father who led by example and always let it be known who was in charge of the family. He was an innovator who always loved the challenge of his next project, whether it be building a submarine in the basement or a methane burning engine on his VW van. I know my brothers and sister feel the same way I do about our Dad, he was always there for us. May his memory live on.
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Dave, an awesome tribute to your dad. I have enjoyed getting to know him through your stories and pictures on the blog. That's how we all live on, through the memories of the people who loved us.I’m sure that he was/is very proud of the man that you are.
Dave, great pic of your dad when I'm sure he was happiest. my dad also served Korean war...when he was so young, like i'm sure your dad was. then they came home, got married and raised families as if nothing ever happened. such strong men...that's how we all ended up strong in way, one or another. don't forget our moms who stood by and kept our lives together...without them, the children wouldn't have survived. Bless you dave and your mom..thanks for the nice words you send.
Hi dave, I always held great admiration for you father, in so many aspects. But the one thing that I remember him most by is the 'Submarine Wings' that he earned while in the Navy. He had them pinned to the sun visor in the VW Bus. I asked him one day what they were. He explained that "you earned those Submarine Wings when you know how to run everthing in the submarine". That just blew my mind!
Beautiful tribute to your father!
Dave, Pete, Dan and the rest of the Larson's.
Your dad was not only a great father, but a Navy man too. GO NAVY!
Mr. Larson was a probably the single biggest influence on me as far as mechanically speaking.I was always so inclined but lacked a lot of the basic knowledge.Later on when I went to generator school in Minnesota I was able to fly right through because of the early lessons learned at the Larsons building suped up lawn mowers,bikes etc.Thanks for letting me know him and letting me be like a part of your family!
Your dad's volkswagon van rocked! You had such wholesome parents, David.
I think we all had pretty great parents back then and only truly realize it today.
Dave, I know that I will be in trouble with my family. But you don't remember my mom then. My dad at that time was awsome.
No more need said.
Hi David, I remember your Mom so much. Remember that earthquake that hit when Dean and I were over. I seem to remember a 4x4 rockin back and forth. Your house was nice with the pine trees all aligned...their still there for the most part.Flashbacks...
Oh yes Joanna, the earthquake.
My brother Sean and I were in the door to our bedroom. Sean and I were acting as thou we were in an amusment park ride, "Weeee, EARTHQUAKE", when my mon came rushing in, pushed us out of the way to save Liela and Rhett.
Thanks Dave, You know how to bring a tear to my eye. Dad was great. Taught us alot, and always had good solid common sense. (With exception of his electrical wiring skills, but that was later in life).
My best memories of Dad were in Guam. He would take us on hikes, to falls, the tank farm, always on a boat or something resembling a motorized flotation device. Then summers with Upward bound! skating, hikes, bowling, food, all the pop we could drink ans stash till we got home. Movies at the student center, hangin out with the highschool kids(not always a good influence on us) but dad involved us in everythiing he did, even buying stolen goods from Paul Truso. Ya he was not perfect, but he was a good dad. Hope I can pass that kind of love on to my kids (with exception of purchasing stolen goods).
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