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Trip Start
May 02, 2012
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May 12, 2012
Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Saturday
After 21 hours of travelling we finally touched down at the Kelowna airport. We are still filled with gratitude and emotion for the people in Perwez, Belgium who organized the memorial and monument commemoration for my Grandfather- the purpose for this trip. An entire piece of my family history has been captured and my Grandfather now has an identity that he never had before. The war has always seemed so distance and historic- irrelevant in today's world. But to the people of Perwez, Belgium it is woven into all of their lives and they have not forgotten. I still get choked up when I think about the family members singing the Canadian anthem at the cemetery or Benjamin telling the story of the last flight of the Lancaster 851 on the side of the road just metres from the crash sight. I hope one day to take my children to see the monument with their Grandfather's name and to tell them the story of how he gave his life to try and make this world a better, safer place. Thank you to the people of Perwez- especially Nelly and Benjamin- you have had an incredible, lasting impact in our lives! We will not forget you!
Comments
very cool. interesting how these types of experiences bring a reality to what feels like distant, almost movie like, knowledge.
Hello from Belgium
Very nice blog.
It was a pleasure to welcome so wonderful people like you.
I will never forget you
Best Regards
Benjamin