Comments on: A Story Re-Told

By: Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef — Thu, 01 May 2014 00:18:43 +0000

I don’t think it’s possible to read this post without getting goosebumps. What a horrid time that was for so many families. Your grandmother must have been very strong.

By: ChgoJohn

ChgoJohn — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 01:44:49 +0000

I remember your Grandfather’s story, Charlie, and I find it every bit as remarkable now as I did when I first read it. What an amazing tale of strength and survival! You’ve good reason to be proud of him. Thank heavens he was one of the survivors. I hope that he lied to a ripe old age so that he could see his family grow and prosper.

By: Desire Empire

Desire Empire — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 07:10:57 +0000

What a fabulous story and so very lucky that he survived. Especially after they murdered the escapees.

I can also see where you get your blonde hair from.
Carolyn

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 05:32:33 +0000

I’m a little late to read this, Charlie, but I can certainly see why ANZAC’s Day would be very special to you. Your grandfather was definitely a man of courage and one to be very proud of. I know you are. I do remember when you first shared this story, because it impressed me so at that time, and I’m glad for the re-telling. I hope your children have a strong lesson from this, too. There is something special about realizing our grandparents–or in their case, great-grandparents–lived extraordinary lives under extraordinary conditions, and in many ways they did it for us, before we were even born. I could go on and on with this thought because it deeply moves me, but I think you have captured the essence of something very deep and meaningful in this post. I hope the day of remembrance was very special indeed!

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:22:36 +0000

Hi Smidge, I just asked my father and he said Selwyn trained at a place called Rivers – near a town called Brandon in the province of Manitoba…..Very out back place. He ultimately sailed to the UK from Halifax.

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:17:09 +0000

Thanks for letting me know about your uncle. He did very well to survive 30 missions – not many did as it was so incredibly dangerous and so many lives were lost. It’s so true that we need to remember and acknowledge the sacrifices and the bravery that the generation before us has made.

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 10:04:00 +0000

Thanks for letting me know some of your family history. Your father must have been an inspirational man who clearly had an amazing career.

By: Eva Taylor

Eva Taylor — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:48:21 +0000

Such a compelling story. Charlie thank you for sharing it again. Archie has such a resemblance to your grandfather, it’s uncanny! It’s sounds like both our grandfathers had the same perseverance against the Nazis, mine helped Jews escape through the underground in Budapest during that same war. Such a terrible time in history.
Happy Anzac’s Day!

By: Sandie @ AppleBee Lane

Sandie @ AppleBee Lane — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 11:46:00 +0000

Oh Charlie, what an absolutely touching, fantastic story … it just goes to show how small this world is that we live in. You are so very fortunate to have all those beautiful photos and documents.

By: Victoria of Flavors of the Sun

Victoria of Flavors of the Sun — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 06:42:14 +0000

What a touching and fascinating story, Charlie. It made me lovingly remember my uncle who was marched over a hundred miles with a shattered knee by the Nazis, before his internment. We are so vey blessed not to have directly experience war in our lifetimes. So hapy to be reconnected with your blog. Although I am still traveling, i realize I have missed you!