This week's post is a tribute to my grandfather, John Joseph McBride. He was
the namesake of his father, who died before my grandpa was born. He was a first generation American, born to immigrants from England and Scotland. Grandpa lived his entire life (1909-1994) in Joliet, Will, Illinois. His friends knew him as 'Mac' or 'Red,' though the black and white photos don't share his hair color very well. I miss you, Grandpa!
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| with older brother Robert, c 1911 |
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| in a parade, c 1916 |
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| wedding day 1934 |
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| family, c 1948 |
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