Lest We Forget
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scott craven
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My father in-law was a flyer in WW2.
Those guys in their early 20's were the bravest sob's !
makes today's generation look pretty lame in comparison.
Those guys in their early 20's were the bravest sob's !
makes today's generation look pretty lame in comparison.
spring time
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My uncle was on the Athabaskan when it sank he survived but like 128 sailors died
SpringFever552
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Was in Dieppe this time last yr.
Family member was on "Chief", the 1st tank to hit the beach there. He was 1 of the 157 taken POW that day
After being hit he used his tank as a shield in the "ring of iron" on the beach , after returning to Canada after the war he took his own life.
Its a very beautiful and peaceful place now and is well used by the locals and other tourist.
We'll definitely go back and stay longer in that area.
Family member was on "Chief", the 1st tank to hit the beach there. He was 1 of the 157 taken POW that day
After being hit he used his tank as a shield in the "ring of iron" on the beach , after returning to Canada after the war he took his own life.
Its a very beautiful and peaceful place now and is well used by the locals and other tourist.
We'll definitely go back and stay longer in that area.
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SpringVelocity
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My grandfather is left. Regina Rifles. He landed in Normandy. Miss him every day. We were all extremely proud. Was part of mortar crew and his picture is always in all the documentaries....
Tsquared
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Thanks for this post Mat. Been thinking about this all day. My uncle was in on Normandy and all across France. He told me that after watching all his buddies die in one battle after another he figured he would never make it out of the war alive. He told me that he was happy with his life and enjoyed every day because it was his duty, his duty to his friends who didn’t make it, to live life for them. I can’t tell you how much respect I have for his memory.
T2
T2
ya thanks for this everyone. Quite the remarkable generation of men & women. no claimed bone spurs or hiding for them. Selflessness, sacrifice, integrity, commitment and leadership. All so we wouldn't have a chance to do it right and honour their sacrifice - and refuse tyranny and fascism. That's what drives me to demand accountability from our government and our so-called leaders.
