egbert Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 In loving memory of Granddad, who was killed in action 1 May 1918, 15:00hours, Bois de Nieppe, Merville. You are not forgotten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 1 May , 2004 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2004 Granddad was killed by a grenade splinter that tore his chest. This briefcase contained pictures of my Grandmother and my father and was always in his chest-pocket and was ripped as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 1 May , 2004 Author Share Posted 1 May , 2004 I wish from deep in my heart that one of the pals can put a poppie on his grave sometime this year - I am too far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 Egbert Your Grandfather was a fine-looking man. You have shared something of his story in the past. Thank you for sharing the importance of this day, especially the photograph of your Grandmother and Father. I am sure everyone will join in honouring your Grandfather's memory. I hope your wish is fulfilled. He is gone... but he is not forgotten. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond7 Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 I'd like to echo Robert's sentiments. And I would also say that the members of this forum who share their knowledge and expertise of the 'other side of the lines' with 'one track minders' like me do a top class job. A soldier remembered.Perhaps the inter-activity of people from all over the world on forums like this one can be classed as a daily act of remembering worthy of those who were engulfed by this truly horrific conflict. Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 Hear! Hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will O'Brien Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 Raising a glass to Gottfried tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevew Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 Egbert, I will shortly raise a glass to Gottfried Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 Hello Egbert I will be in the area next Saturday and will be very happy to lay some flowers for your Grandad. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andigger Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 Egbert.... your post is impressive not least of all because of the pictures and details you have shared, but also because it helps us understand the humanity on 'the other side of the wire.' I wish I were close enough to lay flowers myself, but I can certainly have a pint for him instead. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest banjo33 Posted 1 May , 2004 Share Posted 1 May , 2004 they are all hero's. A glass tonight could be shared with no finer man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted 2 May , 2004 Share Posted 2 May , 2004 Thank you for sharing the memory and the pictures, Egbert. It was most moving [= emotionally affecting] to see the photo which was with him when he died. Which of the two children is your father? Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted 8 May , 2004 Share Posted 8 May , 2004 This afternoon, in the rain... Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philary Posted 8 May , 2004 Share Posted 8 May , 2004 I quite agree with all sentiments expressed. My family was 'at war with itself', because love crosses borders. You may wish to read it and the soldiers - brothers & husbands involved, in both world wars at www.philary.co.uk (the page is entiltled The Sutton's Great War). Any info on the soldiers involved would be much appreciated. Thank you Hilary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 10 May , 2004 Author Share Posted 10 May , 2004 Dear friends, thanx for the thoughts and Annies pic. yes Max just DO IT!!! I have been without internet access since 1 week ; right now I am writing from airport lounge Honolulu enroute to Alabama; I am living inside airplanes next 2 weeks , must fly to Rome, Italy later today from the other side of the world - will come back May 21st. Folks again -thanx for your contributions; this time it's on me to raise a glass of Woodford Whisky onboard Delta 070 on you'll!!!!!! Sorry for my hurry.....take off in Maui below: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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