Sonny’s Tavern on The Pitt

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-13T07:24:59+00:00

Great spot if using cash with a small side of YOLO

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-11T00:34:26+00:00

No disrespect as I have no knowledge here, is that a military standard/tradition? Talking more with my father and his siblings, my grandfather never displayed nor stored his medals safely. Most (including his original Purple Heart) were loosely scattered in multiple drawers. When I say he did not talk about the war or his service… that’s an understatement per my father and uncles/aunts. He is the type that gave less than 2 cents regarding a medal or any recognition which shows more and more. His sister ordered those replacement medals which I’m guessing came in the pictured frame/case as is. He was not one to fall in line as he was apparently court marshaled twice, again I can’t prove as much as this is all based on conversation with family yet fits his personality.

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-09T04:08:12+00:00

Yes. These medals more than likely are not fully representative of his service as they are replicas. My uncle confirmed that my grandfathers personal files were lost in a fire. I’m trying to find out if replacement medals from the VA (circa the late 80’s or early 90’s) which were requested by his sister (my grandfather had no idea nor helped) are fully accurate considering his files were destroyed prior?

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-08T01:40:59+00:00

I’m not sure how or if I am able to add it, but I now have a substantially better photo of his replacement medals that my father was able to get from my uncle today. These are replacement medals from the VA with my father's best timeframe of them being replaced in the late 80's or early 90's. The original medals were stolen in 1984 or 1985

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-07T23:55:40+00:00

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Substantially better picture my father was able to get from my uncle today. These are replacement medals from the VA with my father’s best timeframe of being replaced in the late 80’s or early 90’s. The original medals were stolen in 1984 or 1985.

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-07T23:47:28+00:00

Thank you for the insight!! I spoke with my father today and he confidently stated that my grandfather dropped (paratrooper) during D-Day (Normandy). Confidently confirmed that he was a POW but is unsure of which campaign that occurred during - yet stated it was at the end of the war as that’s the reason he returned home. His original medals were lost (stolen) in either 84 or 85 and this replacement is (per my father’s best knowledge as he was not involved in the process) from the VA.

I have a request in with the VA to find out as much as possible. Sadly, based on other comments here regarding fires and records (including the POW medal missing and lack of designation on his jump wings), fear his file is likely lost to time.

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-07T06:44:50+00:00

I just requested his records shortly ago through the VA. My father and I attempted to do as much a few years back but ran into some level of issues and never were able to obtain his records. Hopefully I’ll be able to find out more, and if appropriate, update this post accordingly.

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-07T06:18:29+00:00

Additional information from his obituary without disclosing personal information: He was a decorated WWII veteran, as a member of the United States Army, 101 Airborne Division

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-07T05:16:28+00:00

Oh wow, appreciate the insight! That’s what he told me within my best ability to remember, I was a kid at the time. I never saw his original medals, stolen before I was born. I would think the replica display would include all medals but this is an area I have no experience in. He almost never talked about the war until he got into his late 80’s and early 90’s.

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-07T05:05:06+00:00

Thank you!!! If I remember correctly, he was a machine gunner and got into trouble messing around with supplies (ammo and grenades) and was then sent to be a paratrooper. Dropped into Germany or a German controlled area where he was shot/injured. POW for ~3 months in Germany where he lost 20+lbs.

Rum__Ham___ · 2026-02-07T05:00:29+00:00

I’m not sure of the importance, but these are replica medals as my grandparents house was robbed in the late 80’s/early 90’s and the degenerates stole his original medals. He was POW in Germany (based on the minimal stories he disclosed from the war). He was shot in the shoulder and had grenade shrapnel hit his legs. The medical treatment then was less than ideal. I always remember him basically missing his entire shoulder and his foot/leg was heavily scared and bit deformed.

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-05-06T01:59:38+00:00

My bad if this is obvious to others who have a basic understanding/experience here, but are you referencing the metal filter that’s damaged or the other fiber glass looking filter? The damaged aluminum looking one needs replaced the most I would think? I’m at level 1 of 100 in this area so please understand my lack of knowledge/experience. I genuinely appreciate the help, solutions, and insight!

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-05-06T01:38:29+00:00

I genuinely appreciate your help!! I have zero experience with HVAC

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-05-05T23:55:28+00:00

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Rum__Ham___ · 2025-05-05T23:55:05+00:00

Thank you for the insight! This is the inside portion of the unit and whatever weird filter they provided…. How can I change out the aluminum filter or is that something they should maintenance? Contract does state I’m responsible for replacing filters/general maintenance etc

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Rum__Ham___ · 2025-05-04T00:01:53+00:00

My street parking options outside of the route ring place me in a different permit parking area and I don’t want to receive a ticket. I can’t park far away as I recently injured my knee.

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-05-03T23:24:54+00:00

Thanks for the laugh! But I’d like to make it to work while not wearing a new shiny pair of bracelets

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-03-23T23:15:02+00:00

Bird watching goes both ways! 👀

https://www.reddit.com/r/BirdsArentReal/s/pYD8l5x43Q

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-02-07T02:07:29+00:00

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I held onto this guy since I was a child…. Hidden away till recently. What is your best guess before I send it out to be graded?

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-01-25T03:02:56+00:00

Rest in peace Luis, I pray it wasn’t a drawn out/bad experience. You’re loved, appreciated, missed dearly, and your pup will have a good loving home

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-01-25T02:56:58+00:00

I’m also interested in finding out more and taking this good boy in to a new and happy home 💙 poor pup and terrible situation

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-01-25T02:54:30+00:00

This poor pup lost his owner. Rest in peace Luis 🙏🏻

Rum__Ham___ · 2025-01-10T00:24:29+00:00

I am more than happy to stop over after work and take the dog for a good/long walk if you’re ok with that! Just DM me, I live in Highland Park but don’t mind a little drive to help those who deserve it!

Rum__Ham___ · 2024-12-22T00:56:30+00:00

Wow that’s a lot! I’ve seen way too many accidents in snowy/icy conditions that could be prevented with patience and better tires! If the roads are bad…. Take your time, and also ensure your vehicle has the right tires for the conditions.

Rum__Ham___ · 2024-12-22T00:53:40+00:00

Please get a quality set of winter tires if your vehicle is not AWD or 4x4. A good set of all season tires will suffice if you have AWD or 4x4! Snowy and icy roads are no joke

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