I love this post John. What a striking resemblance you and your grandfather share. And I love that handwriting. I wonder how it feels like carrying so much family history intimately throughout your life and journey through this world. I know my ancestor’s story only through oral tradition and can only imagine their homeland. Happy two years on substack John. It’s a better place since you stepped in.
What a great feet on the ground memorial for Veteran's Day, John. I'm glad you posted it again. Hard to imagine a twenty-two year old covering all that distance and then recording it in a journal.
I love this post John. What a striking resemblance you and your grandfather share. And I love that handwriting. I wonder how it feels like carrying so much family history intimately throughout your life and journey through this world. I know my ancestor’s story only through oral tradition and can only imagine their homeland. Happy two years on substack John. It’s a better place since you stepped in.
Thank you, Swarna. I feel blessed to have this memory of my grandfather.
Just came from a memorial event here in Belgium. I hope we can find peace again everywhere.
Thanks Luiza, me too.
What a great feet on the ground memorial for Veteran's Day, John. I'm glad you posted it again. Hard to imagine a twenty-two year old covering all that distance and then recording it in a journal.
I feel so lucky to have it.