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My Great Uncle Dick (Richard Sheesley) will be turning 96, that’s right 96, in a few weeks. He was the youngest of eight children.
Here is a photo from 1918 of the family making hay on their farm outside of Halifax, PA. Uncle Dick is on the far left.
Here is a photo of Uncle Dick at age three in 1919. What a great photo.
Joe decided to take Uncle Dick to an afternoon baseball game in Washington to see the Nationals and the San Diego Padres. Uncle Dick loves baseball, (especially the Nationals and the Phillies), but had never been to a professional baseball game. Joe got seats behind home plate.
But Joe had a big surprise for Uncle Dick. Uncle Dick would be honored and was taken onto the playing field. The Washington Nationals honor veterans at each game. Uncle Dick is a WWII veteran of D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a prisoner of war from 1944 to 1945. The photo below is Uncle Dick with the United States Navy men and women of the year 2012.
As the announcer began reading a biography of Uncle Dick, he walked out on the field to the pitcher’s mound, tipped his hat and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
This photo and the next photo were taken by Brad Mills Photography and you can check out his fantastic photos at www.dbradmills.com
Then Stephen Strasburg, one the greatest pitchers today, walked out shook hands with him and they had a little chat.
Joe and Uncle Dick were asked to come into the stadium building because there was someone who wanted to meet them, along with other veterans. They were introduced to the Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts.
Uncle Dick was interviewed by a Washington television station and the last question was, “Who is the greatest person you have known?” He answered, “My wife, Mary Ellen, who took care of me for 69 years and now she is not doing so well. I have to stay strong so I’ll take care of her the rest of my life.” Uncle Dick and Aunt Mary Ellen will celebrate their 70th anniversary in June.
Uncle Dick told us that Tuesday May 15, 2012 was a perfect day……. probably the best day of his life.