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The handsome man in the middle is my daddy.  On June 14, he celebrated his 85th birthday.  I thought this picture was appropriate since June 14 is also Flag Day. 
 
The above photo was taken on Labor Day 2013.  My daddy presented to me the last Spanish Flag that flew over the Intenden Palace at San Juan, which was then the Capitol Building of Puerto Rico.  My brother was presented the American flag which my great-grandfather raised on the same building on October 18, 1898.  My great-grandfather was given the distinguished honor of raising the first American flag over the Capitol Building at San Juan.
 
I had known from the time I was a small child of about 5 years old that I would one day inherit the Spanish flag and my brother would inherit the American flag, since we were the two oldest children in the family.  It was a great honor to receive a piece of history.  Both my brother and I were move to tears.  It was an honor for my daddy to present us with a piece of history and give up something that was very dear to him.
 
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!
MAY YOUR 85th YEAR BE A YEAR
OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES!
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
XO
LOVE~  "KRITTY POOH"

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  1. Jacqueline@ Deeprootsathome.comJune 17, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    What a special relationship you have with your father! I love that photo of you; I think it is the only one I've ever seen of you, Christy :) Happy belated birthday to your dear daddy! God bless your family <3

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