MY GRANDAD

[Spike]

This beautiful man is my Grandad.

He was killed in action 66 years ago today ( 25 January ) while serving in Italy.

He had spent 3 years in Malta on the anti aircraft guns helping to defend the Island from constant bombing raids. He was told he was going home on leave and put on a ship to England. The ship was turned around for the invasion of Sicily and Italy.

He signed up as a Gunner in September 1939 and left the UK mid 1940. Nanna and my dad never saw him again.

I have cards and photos that they sent each other.

Not many words in this story yet it tells so much. Add your own stories to the remembrance website.

http://liverpoolremembrance.weebly.com/

Please dont forget them. In us they live on.

Spike

[pablo42]

Nice one Spike. It's a shame that when they die, all their hopes and dreams die with them.

[Ged]

My thoughts are with you and for them Tony.

[squiggs]

Sending you a big cyber hug Spike XX

[Spike]

Cheers Peeps

I put it here in hope others will think of their own relatives and add them to the site.I do of course know a lot more about him than I have put here.Just showing it can still be interesting with only a little info.

My grandad is the reason I have built the sites that I have. He started everything for me.

I have a passion for remembering our ancestors.I hope it catches on with others.

[lindylou]

He looks like a fine and handsome man Spike, no wonder you are proud of him. I agree that we should respect those that went before us.

[hmtmaj]

Cheers Peeps

I put it here in hope others will think of their own relatives and add them to the site.I do of course know a lot more about him than I have put here.Just showing it can still be interesting with only a little info.

My grandad is the reason I have built the sites that I have. He started everything for me.

I have a passion for remembering our ancestors.I hope it catches on with others.

Welll said Spike and I promise I will add my relatives.
Now that you have shamed me !
I know I've been promising for a while, Its next on my list.

[squiggs]

Spike I have just found my Grandads discharge papers from the Royal Naval reserve force in 1932 he joined in 1914 so I will post his details asap, do you want the names of the ships he sailed on too ?.
We all had or have a Grandad lets keep their names alive !.

[ChrisGeorge]

Very fine, Spike. Though I knew of your grandfather before and that he died fighting the war, it's important to keep reminding us. Important for you and for us.

Thanks

Chris

[Kev]

Thanks for the images Tony, very moving.

[burkhilly]

Lovely pictures and story Spike. I don't have any pictures of my grandparents. You should be proud. Thank you for posting.

[Spike]

Spike I have just found my Grandads discharge papers from the Royal Naval reserve force in 1932 he joined in 1914 so I will post his details asap, do you want the names of the ships he sailed on too ?.
We all had or have a Grandad lets keep their names alive !.

Hi Squiggs

Send them on and the name of the ships. I will add them all

[Spike]

Welll said Spike and I promise I will add my relatives.
Now that you have shamed me !
I know I've been promising for a while, Its next on my list.

Cheers Martin.

No rush though. Add them when you can

[Spike]

it's important to keep reminding us. Important for you and for us.



Chris

Thanks Chris

So very true

[Spike]

He looks like a fine and handsome man Spike.

Thats were I get it from....Ha Ha