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Originally Posted by mookiemookie
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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk
Now onward and upward.... <snip> ...As a result, I'm better able to understand and accept both friend and foe and realize both side had some very human people...not much unlike you and me.
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Man, what a great post. Here's to the bravery of your uncle and his sacrifice. I will make sure I lift my glass to him tonight. (company Christmas party, so there will be plenty of opportunities to!  ) |
Mookie,
Thanks for kind words. Digging into my Uncles endeavours during the war was quite a trip and what a trip is was. It definitley enlighted me in both corners and made me a better person for it. During my quest I encountered many who were their and willing to provide information. Both German and American alike. You will often read of the old warriors from both sides meeting after 50 years since a battle between the two had taken place. THEY ALWAYS LEAVE AS FRIENDS AND STAY IN CONTACT. This is where the maturity stands in. Two warriors, young in age, willing to kill each other for sake of country over 50 years ago. Today, they understand, have grown wiser and become damn good friends. Once again, proving that both side were human and I'm sure just wanted to spend a night in pub having a good time. I think I would be hard pressed to find two on opposing sides with the common bond of WW2 that would not come away from a meeting not feeling like they have made a friend.