Bill Kelso update.

[kev15]

Stay strong Rob. Dope jacket nevertheless.

 

[Tattoo A2]

Stay strong Rob. Dope jacket nevertheless.

Thank you.

 

[John Luder]

Rob, you are a lucky guy.
FDNY fathers are, and were, a special breed of cat. Ballbusters, yeah, sure. But he loved you. He'd have told you if he didn't. That was my father-in-law, Big Jim Hopkins, and his brother, Gerald. Your dad probably knew them.
If you remember half of the stories he told, you'll have a two lifetimes' worth of entertainment; giggles, guffaws, and a few tears. And a drink or two in his memory, frequently and often.
BTW, as a personal observation based on Big Jim; he wanted to be buried with his old leather helmet. Cooler heads prevailed after the wake. It's a museum piece and a family heirloom. And we didn't reckon he'd miss it after all. But we did send him off with the photo of the missus, taken when she was 16, when they met.
I hope these observations from a stranger aren't too intrusive or personal.
R.I.P. FDNY

 

[John Luder]

Here are a few quick photos of my BK Cable that arrived today. My Dad passed away on Monday and Im still in a fog , but he might have sped up the delivery time for me to ask why I need another jacket. I will post more when Im feeling up to it my friendsView attachment 111981View attachment 111983View attachment 111985

Absolutely beautiful cut, color, and texture.

 

[Tattoo A2]

Rob, you are a lucky guy.
FDNY fathers are, and were, a special breed of cat. Ballbusters, yeah, sure. But he loved you. He'd have told you if he didn't. That was my father-in-law, Big Jim Hopkins, and his brother, Gerald. Your dad probably knew them.
If you remember half of the stories he told, you'll have a two lifetimes' worth of entertainment; giggles, guffaws, and a few tears. And a drink or two in his memory, frequently and often.
BTW, as a personal observation based on Big Jim; he wanted to be buried with his old leather helmet. Cooler heads prevailed after the wake. It's a museum piece and a family heirloom. And we didn't reckon he'd miss it after all. But we did send him off with the photo of the missus, taken when she was 16, when they met.
I hope these observations from a stranger aren't too intrusive or personal.
R.I.P. FDNY

Thanks for the kind words, Dad worked from 64 till 91 in the same house in Brooklyn, I heard alot of horror stories after a few drinks and a night before hunting with his buddies. Thats usually when they came out. And his leather fire helmet is still in our possesion, would never part with it.

 

[Tattoo A2]

And in case you guys and gals didnt know , the photo in my profile was my Great Grandfather in Brooklyn in the 20s, dressed as Uncle Sam for a parade.