 | Subject: Does anyone remeber my dad?Posted by Kenny Shea Friday, April 13, 2007 at 18:53:01 Message: I never really got to know my dad because he died from alcoholism when I was 10yrs old.It was a problem he didn't have when he left for Korea,but brought it back home with him.His name was Sargeant Alvin "Al" Shea and I know he was in an armoured division during his time there.I know my dad was well liked by most everyone that knew him as a friend.I would love to hear from someone that knew him during the time he spent in Korea.As I grow older I find that I want to know him better as the person he was before he became the person I knew.I feel that his drinking problem was a casualty of war now and I am proud that my dad served his country in time of need.Unfortunately it cost him his ability to enjoy a long life and my ability to ever really get to know my dad.I know I may not hear from anyone who knew him but just having an outside shot at it is well worth it to me.I hope to hear from someone soon : ) God Bless the Korean War Vets(and all veterans of war)you are truly heros to me........Kenny Shea | |
 | RE: Does anyone remeber my dad? Posted by Diane Cook Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 22:40:38 Message: Sorry for your loss Kenny. This is the first time i have gone online to find any information on what my dad went through. Fortunatly he is still alive but very traumatized by what he went through. He wont talk about it at all, but i know he was a orisoner from 50 to 53 i think....he was 18 years old. I am trying to find any kind of resources to research if you have any ideas i would appreciate it....thank you | |
| RE: Does anyone remeber my dad? Posted by Kenny Shea Friday, September 28, 2007 at 16:50:23 Message: Steve,just wanted to say thanks for responding and also wanted to tell you I sent you an email and just wanted to let you know.So if you see tooshea63@aol.com you won't delete it as spam.I know I do that crap sometimes.......... hope to hear from you when you get a chance Kenny | |
| RE: Does anyone remeber my dad? Posted by Steve McPhail Sunday, August 05, 2007 at 19:23:38 Message: Kenny, Sory for your loss. My dad served in 50 & 51 as a Master Sergeant in a Mortar Platoon, but also performed "covert actions". We did not learn of this until a few years ago. When you are ready I will tell you of some of the things he had to do. It is a wonder he is normal. He is now 80 and lives in Terry, Mississippi. He served w/ the 8th Cav., 2nd Bat., "H" Co., 1st Cav. Div. I have many stories to tell. My dad drank alot also, but controlled it. He still has the "killer eyes" that a hardened combat soldier aquires. Our family is in the construction business in Mississippi and he was well known for not letting anyone near him. Maybe I can help you understand. I feel for you. | |
| RE: Does anyone remeber my dad? Posted by Kenny Shea Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 16:01:37 Message: Thanks Terry! Sorry for taking so long to reply but unfortunatelyI lost my mom on May 18th and it has been a rough time for our family.Thanks again for your reply.And god bless you and all of our US Marines! Take care Kenny | |
| RE: Does anyone remeber my dad? Posted by Terry Hoover Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 11:13:50 Message: Kenny, Your dad had probably had PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Theres a lot of info now about PTSD, but during your dads time no one knew about any of that stuff. If you are interested do a goggle search on PTSD. Semper Fi, Terry | |