Thanks for the link Freckles. Very interesting.
I just looked up a bit of my history.
My Great Grandfather (on my Grandmother's side) was in the British Army and was in the Boer War in 1898.
- He was then in WWI, sent to France, but was wounded and sent home.
- He then served with the force in India (1905-1906...not sure)
- Received the Vimy Ridge Medal for service.
My Grandfather (Mom's Dad) was in the British Navy at a young age
- Transferred to the army after the loss of two brothers, one on "The Formidable" and the other in Ceylonica Battleground in Egypt.
- He got away from Dunkirk during WWII. Was taken prisoner of war at Singapore and never heard from again.
My only prayer is that ours and future generations will never know WWIII.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
--unknown
Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see
--Polar Express
Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.
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