To the ceremonies in Moscow commemorating the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Europe (VE Day). Somehow, the participants who were there at the time are the ones who don't get the invitations. Not only was Dad there, but he was with his unit when they crossed the Elbe River and met their Russian counterparts, guessing that VE Day was some months later. VE Day is May 9 for the Russians, May 8 for the other allies owing to time zone differences.
To accompany him on that trip would be a real experience. It would be strange if he met up with some of the Russian veterans who were there at the Elbe. Knowing my father, it would happen as he is the Forrest Gump of his generation. I have the photos to prove it!
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Return in the Urn & The Quest for Tickets
Grandma called yesterday to say that if Grandpa "didn't make it" I am to have him cremated and the return trip would be made via "urn".
I'm thinking that applies to all of us. If something happens to me, take what you want and send the ashes home.
Currently trying to find entry passes to the ceremony at
Colleville sur Mer (14) 10.00 am - 10:30 am: Ceremony at 1st Infantry Division monument. If anyone has infomation on this please contact me.
I'm thinking that applies to all of us. If something happens to me, take what you want and send the ashes home.
Currently trying to find entry passes to the ceremony at
Colleville sur Mer (14) 10.00 am - 10:30 am: Ceremony at 1st Infantry Division monument. If anyone has infomation on this please contact me.
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