Jackson Gibbs
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Jackson Gibbs was the father of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. After his son left to join the Marines, Jackson Gibbs continued to live in the town of Stillwater. He was widowed some years before the events in the sixth season epidode "Heartland." During the episode "Frame UP", Gibbs mentions that his father painted pin-up girl Betty Grable on the nose of his P-51. From this it is possible that Jackson served in the USAAF during World War II.
[edit] Relationship with Leroy
Jackson Gibbs relationship with his son, Leroy Jethro has been strained for a long time. Jackson mentioned that he believed that it was Shannon who was responsible for sending him Christmas cards every year, after she and Jethro were married. The strain on their relationship between Jethro and Jackson was heightened by the fact that Jethro was upset and angry that Jackson brought a girlfriend to Shannon and Kelly's funeral. It was not untill the conclusion of the sixth season episode "Heartland" that the two reconciled with each other.
A sign of the changing relationship between Jackson and Jethro occurred at the conclusion of the sixth season episode entitled "Silent Night." When Jethro called Jackson to wish him a "Merry Christmas."
