Fusiliers Mont-Royal Les

[Dianne]

Hi Karmen:

I was sorry to learn of your Uncle Fred and what happened to him. Did you know him? When I hear stories like that I am very thankful my dad returned from the war. My mom said he was a changed man when he came home. He had really bad nightmares and we didn't dare get to close to him if he was asleep because he would suddenly lash out and pity the kid who got too close!

My husband, daughter and I visited Normandy, France in 1990. Before we went I asked dad to at least tell me where in France he saw action. We visited those areas and of course visited the Canadian Cemeteries. Dad's best friend was killed on Aug 8, 1944 and shortly after my dad was captured. We have photos of Albert's grave, in Bretteville-Sur-Laise. It was a very moving experience! I gave dad a set of those photos and for the first time in my life I saw my dad cry. My dad passed away in 1992 and it still causes me to want to cry!

Anyhow, this is all for now.

Take care...Dianne