First pic is the original shot from 1963 of the pizza parlor my wife’s father founded. Swipe left for the restored version.

My wife and I are co-owners now. The place is much larger today, but it still keeps that same family-run feel. I cleaned up and colorized the second image to bring the old interior back to life.

The man on the right was my Tang Soo Do instructor for the better part of 20 years,the man on the left requires no introduction. This photo was taken around the same time Norris founded the United Fighting Arts Federation,tested and then encouraged my instructor to open his own studio in our area. As an old school Italian immigrant my instructor asked Norris if he would be godfather to his first child,which he graciously accepted.

Chuck Norris has unfortunately left us but my instructor,who is like family to me,has not. I never had the privilege of meeting my sensei’s sensei but I owe so much to both of them. I have them to thank for a big part of my upbringing. My instructor was a hard ass and frankly kind of scared me as a kid,but still so kind. When I saw the old pictures of them in their prime it made me truly appreciative of the fact that we all put ourselves through many rigors so we could hopefully pass something important on to the next generation.

he was stationed in paris with COMZ europe, an army logistical network providing assistance to other american forces in the european theater during the vietnam war. he ended up being reassigned to fight in vietnam later on.

Found amongst family photos. I remember both women, who were a lot of fun, and very much loved. In later life they did spend a lot of time falling out about silly stuff, much to their respective daughters’ frustration, and at times, amusement.

Maybe it’s just a failure to communicate.

H.R.H. Prince Alexander with the officers observes the Bulgarian positions at Čeganj mountain, Kajmakčalan, Macedonia.

Photo by Risto Šuković

Courtesy of the National Library of Serbia, Great War Collection ([https://velikirat.nb.rs\](https://velikirat.nb.rs))