Our family did their bit

Maureen K Clifford · Post by **Maureen K Clifford** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:40 pm

It was very common Marty to lose more than one son from a family as well as fathers and cousins and uncles. I think from memory and I may have the wrong war but in World War II we lost almost a complete generation of young men...how bloody tragic is that.

Do hope that you have placed your poem in pride of place along with their photos. Would be worthwhile IMO putting together a memorial book (if someone has not already done so) with all the details known included to be kept in your family for generations to come - it is a heritage to be rightly proud of.

Cheers

Maureen

Post by **manfredvijars** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:01 pm

.... Lest We Forget ....

Post by **Trisha Patterson** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:42 pm

Nice words Marty! A nice little piece of history to pass on!
Trisha

Maureen K Clifford · Post by **Maureen K Clifford** » Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:54 am

An officer!!! My God he looks about 14

and I note you mention he only lived to be 45. Tragic family history Mate. So sad to read of these stories.

Post by **Heather** » Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:46 am

He was but a lad. Bit of a family resemblance there I reckon Marty..

Irene · Post by **Irene** » Mon May 06, 2013 3:20 am

Beautiful words Marty!!
Irene

ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

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