One more War II Veteran is gone
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One more War II Veteran is gone
The current Mrs RiS grandfather's was a WWII veteran and fought in Northern Africa in the battle of El-Alamein with the then GRAF on one of its initial Squadron. He started his career as a mechanic but soon he become a pilot. He passed away last night at age 101. I didn't have a chance to meet him but from what I have heard he was a great man.
I am not sure why I am so touched by his death if it is for being Mrs. RiS grandfather of being a pilot but I wanted to share it here.
I am not sure why I am so touched by his death if it is for being Mrs. RiS grandfather of being a pilot but I wanted to share it here.
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Re: One more War II Veteran is gone
May Mrs RIS's grandfather rest in peace.
RAF 32 Sqn B Flt ; Twin Squirrels.
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Re: One more War II Veteran is gone
Thanks to both of you.
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Re: One more War II Veteran is gone
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
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Re: One more War II Veteran is gone
And talking of veterans here's another one...
Yvette Lundy: French Resistance member who survived Nazi camps dies at 103
Her brother Georges, who worked with her, died in a German concentration camp.
Yvette Lundy: French Resistance member who survived Nazi camps dies at 103
Her brother Georges, who worked with her, died in a German concentration camp.
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
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Another of 'The Few' passes.
Another of 'The Few' passes. A very special generation of heroes in every sense of the word. RIP Sir.
Flt Lt Maurice Mounsdon
Flt Lt Maurice Mounsdon
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Re: One more War II Veteran is gone
As another former 56 Sqn pilot, there will be extra poignancy when I lift a glass to him tonight.
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Re: One more War II Veteran is gone
With the exceptions of our parents and very few teachers, those veterans are the people to whom we own our freedom and so many more things.