tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post8854259397675918559..comments2023-10-29T10:45:05.154-05:00Comments on Birmingham Through My Lens: The Nation's Oldest Veteran's Day Parade- Birmingham, AlabamaVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-81915206242287363472010-11-15T22:35:42.716-06:002010-11-15T22:35:42.716-06:00Bravo, Virginia, bravo.Bravo, Virginia, bravo.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-28491273372165674182010-11-15T11:19:12.857-06:002010-11-15T11:19:12.857-06:00What a story indeed!
I wonder if the mother had to...What a story indeed!<br />I wonder if the mother had to reimburse the GI insurance money. <br /><br /><br />Wonderful photo too Virginia!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02308523489103068439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-4202731652887448982010-11-15T00:36:08.486-06:002010-11-15T00:36:08.486-06:00What?! This man has quite a story!What?! This man has quite a story!Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-31919619115506853922010-11-15T00:14:32.525-06:002010-11-15T00:14:32.525-06:00Great pic V. Will be anxious to see more. He'...Great pic V. Will be anxious to see more. He's NOT a horse we can't see is he?Judy - So Californianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-25440391032665190702010-11-14T22:52:58.817-06:002010-11-14T22:52:58.817-06:00Dystopos,
Thanks so much for that amazing story! ...Dystopos,<br />Thanks so much for that amazing story! You always have the best stuff!<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-48207340829486625642010-11-14T10:08:28.071-06:002010-11-14T10:08:28.071-06:00I just learned a little more about Lt. Tsimpides. ...I just learned a little more about Lt. Tsimpides. His unit was hit by an artillery shell in the Pacific in 1944 and he was officially listed among the dead. They didn't realize he had survived until they noticed he was breathing when they opened his mouth for his dog-tags prior to burial. His mother collected GI insurance on his "death" even after he was discharged. His name can be found among the casualties on the Alabama Veterans Memorial off I-459.<br /><br />Also, his son, Michael, is still on active duty and has served in Afghanistan.Dystoposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260393043017273699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-36529917107293836542010-11-14T05:56:04.469-06:002010-11-14T05:56:04.469-06:00What a legacy!What a legacy!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-65057183267860988132010-11-14T02:31:44.211-06:002010-11-14T02:31:44.211-06:00How interesting that Birmingham has the oldest vet...How interesting that Birmingham has the oldest veterans day parade in America. This is a lovely shot with beautiful blurred background yet the flag is sharp.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-624003341337358922010-11-13T22:47:09.475-06:002010-11-13T22:47:09.475-06:00The oldest? I'm so impressed, V. More photos o...The oldest? I'm so impressed, V. More photos of this event, please.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-44343325005147529242010-11-13T06:41:00.086-06:002010-11-13T06:41:00.086-06:00My goodness...how many years young is Mr. Tsimides...My goodness...how many years young is Mr. Tsimides?! Nice capture of the day. I'll look forward to seeing more of your parade photos.SRQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076279765970764962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-59933705607394202462010-11-12T22:40:58.248-06:002010-11-12T22:40:58.248-06:00The oldest? When did it begin? I will never fully ...<i>The</i> oldest? When did it begin? I will never fully appreciate this since I did not serve in the military.Bob Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276510331824603844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-49667330265183640162010-11-12T22:38:49.782-06:002010-11-12T22:38:49.782-06:00Yes I agree, the Greek population in Birmingham I ...Yes I agree, the Greek population in Birmingham I would think is quite large. They are definitely some of the best cooks with the restaurants in town. <br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-81961817742240619352010-11-12T20:42:21.506-06:002010-11-12T20:42:21.506-06:00Wonderful portrait.Wonderful portrait.Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-24281909297205399312010-11-12T17:53:45.186-06:002010-11-12T17:53:45.186-06:00Wonderful portrait of an "old soldier"!
...Wonderful portrait of an "old soldier"!<br /><br />MadAboutParis, there have been Greeks in Birmingham a long, long time! Many of them were in the grocery or restaurant business for generations, and Greek-owned restaurants are always the best, no matter what the cuisine - steaks, barbeque, seafood, Italian - all good!FancyHorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597963447367752342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-23595235674057695282010-11-12T12:22:43.089-06:002010-11-12T12:22:43.089-06:00that sword is mighty realthat sword is mighty realKen Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100185198750536244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-2129512223332258702010-11-12T11:48:43.982-06:002010-11-12T11:48:43.982-06:00I thought about going to the parade this year sinc...I thought about going to the parade this year since it is the first year in a long time that I haven't been working. But I instead I was at home busy battling a terrible cold...wah, wah, wah. I'm happy to hear everything went well.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-80430846502218730872010-11-12T10:49:16.552-06:002010-11-12T10:49:16.552-06:00There's a 1981 "Birmingfind" pamphle...There's a 1981 "Birmingfind" pamphlet that gives a good introduction to the Greek immigrant community in Birmingham: ''The New Patrida: The Story of Birmingham's Greeks''.<br /><br />Suffice it to say that Greeks have been a big part of the melting pot here, especially when it comes to eating.Dystoposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260393043017273699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-42185194892512372482010-11-12T09:41:14.504-06:002010-11-12T09:41:14.504-06:00Great dignity. Oh, yes please -- more.Great dignity. Oh, yes please -- more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-10751064187418218252010-11-12T09:08:29.955-06:002010-11-12T09:08:29.955-06:00Lovely, intimate shot...what brought the Greeks to...Lovely, intimate shot...what brought the Greeks to BHM???MadAboutParishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05652799297556021249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-15030887750254573222010-11-12T07:35:45.670-06:002010-11-12T07:35:45.670-06:00Fabulous banner and awesome portrait, Virg!Fabulous banner and awesome portrait, Virg!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-52639980789058223262010-11-12T07:20:09.225-06:002010-11-12T07:20:09.225-06:00Both great shots!Both great shots!Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06163354395585207840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-26982026355464178802010-11-12T06:47:37.147-06:002010-11-12T06:47:37.147-06:00Costas,
Yes you are correct. I"m sure it'...Costas,<br />Yes you are correct. I"m sure it's a Greek name!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-12106467676280123782010-11-12T06:17:59.353-06:002010-11-12T06:17:59.353-06:00A remarkable portrait, V.A remarkable portrait, V.brattcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382428477056833533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-16713941367895496942010-11-12T03:34:29.313-06:002010-11-12T03:34:29.313-06:00A beautiful portrait, I wonder if he's moved o...A beautiful portrait, I wonder if he's moved or sad about memories.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186211344492845052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-28858095706443178462010-11-12T01:57:22.846-06:002010-11-12T01:57:22.846-06:00un beau portrait mais avec un peu de tristesse dan...un beau portrait mais avec un peu de tristesse dans son visageOlivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602980523811128510noreply@blogger.com