Louis Milton McCaig b. 1923

Grandpa was born on Valentine’s Day 1923. Growing up he lived through a house fire, his parents’ divorce and living with different relatives. He always said everything that happened probably saved his life. As soon as he was able, he joined the Navy, because he didn’t want to be a burden on his family. At first the recruiters in New Orleans denied him for being color blind. Grandpa tried to join again in Michigan; this time his eyes checked out. He enlisted hoping to get on the Yorktown aircraft carrier after boot camp. They skipped over some of the last names starting with M, and he was so mad they picked up again after his name, but like he always said, everything happens for a reason. The Yorktown was involved in the Battle of Midway and very badly damaged with many casualties. He was called to Norfolk, Va., to a destroyer and became the ship’s electrician. He taught many people different things, but what I love the most is that his attitude for life was amazing. He always told me a smile costs nothing and creates much. I will forever smile for him.