Supurr Sunday salutations pawesome pals
Welcome to another selfie selection and today, our theme is:
Remembrance Sunday
Today is a supurr impawtant day in Mewton-Clawson, 100 years since WW1 ended.
And let us tell mew all why it's a big day fur us.
Battle of Passchendaele: 31 July - 6 November 1917
The P.A.'s Grandfather fought in the Battle of Passchendaele; he was shot by German soldiers and then was put in a mass grave. Luckily another German soldier saw him move and pulled him free. He was then taken to a German POW camp were his leg was amputated below the knee. He got gangrene, and a second amputation was carried out, he was finally released aftur many months as part of a prisoner exchange.
Upon finally returning home, the remainder of his leg was removed almost to the hip and he used a wooden leg enabling him to walk, but he did more than walk; he literally built a business from nothing, had a family and left a legacy which now the P.A. runs with her mum.
Though he neffur spoke of his ordeal much, the P.A.'s Great Aunty got to learn of the horrors he suffered, hence the reason we know his history today.
Grandpa Fred died in 1946 when the P.A.'s mum was only 3, and the P.A.'s Grandmother was left with 5 children under the age of 10 and a business to run. The P.A. gives thanks daily fur her Grandpa's grit, courage and determination and hopes she has made him proud.
In honour of Grandpa Fred 1886 - 1946
Today we give thanks to all the brave soldiers and anipals who lost their lives in that war and all wars since.
It it wasn't fur them, our future today would be furry different
We salute mew all
Upon finally returning home, the remainder of his leg was removed almost to the hip and he used a wooden leg enabling him to walk, but he did more than walk; he literally built a business from nothing, had a family and left a legacy which now the P.A. runs with her mum.
Though he neffur spoke of his ordeal much, the P.A.'s Great Aunty got to learn of the horrors he suffered, hence the reason we know his history today.
Grandpa Fred & Nana
Grandpa Fred died in 1946 when the P.A.'s mum was only 3, and the P.A.'s Grandmother was left with 5 children under the age of 10 and a business to run. The P.A. gives thanks daily fur her Grandpa's grit, courage and determination and hopes she has made him proud.
In honour of Grandpa Fred 1886 - 1946
Today we give thanks to all the brave soldiers and anipals who lost their lives in that war and all wars since.
It it wasn't fur them, our future today would be furry different
We salute mew all
And on that note, we'll wish mew a blessed day, and we'll be back on the morrow with our regular Colouring with Cats, so hope mew can join us.
Until then...
Bestest Sunday Purrs
Commander Basil from the RB & The B Team xox
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That is a mighty fine tribute there. Your Grandpa was a brave man, like those others that fought for their country. So many never made it home and so many fell in wars since. I think you can be very proud for having such a heroic past, and that he was strong and carried on afterwards to create what you have now.
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ERin
Thank mew Erin, yep Grandpa Fred was a furry brave dude, and he was lucky, even though at the time, he probably thought different! And the P.A. will continue his legacy fur as long as she's here in this realm, as she feels it's most impawtant to keep it going XOX
DeleteWonderful post gang. We remember and honor all of our heroes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brian, yep we must honour those who have fought fur our freedom! XOX
DeleteThis is a wonderful tribute to the PA's grandfather, and all those who fought for our freedom. My grandfather fought in the trenches and got trench foot. He told us how they used to coat their feet in a thick grease to try and stop it getting worse. He would never talk of the horrors he saw though.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys, wow your Grandfather was right in the thick of it too, the trenches were real tough! The B Team **Salutes** your Grandfather and give thanks fur his safe return and fur his service, another EPICALLY EPIC Soldier! XOX
DeleteSuch a wonderful and important post, sweet pals. We will always remember and honor the brave veterans who served us all.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys, yes it's furry impawtant to honour all those brave souls, where would we be without them! XOX
DeleteBeautiful tribute to the PA's grandpa and all the other soldiers. Purrs
ReplyDeleteThanks Swiss Cats... purrs! XOX
DeleteWow,the PA's grandfather was very lucky. This was a great tribute to him and his legacy.
ReplyDeleteHey Edie & Jake, yes he was so lucky, in fact we can't begin to imagine what he must have seen, the P.A. is just sorry that she neffur 'knew' him, what a guy! XOX
DeleteSuch a lovely way to remember Grandpa. Purrs and hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lola, purrs and hugs! XOX
DeleteAn amazing post that tells a wonderful story. You must be very proud of your family. I fell proud reading about them.
ReplyDeleteHave a peaceful Sunday.
The Dash Kitten Crew
Hiya Dash Kitten Crew, and yes, the P.A. is so proud of her Nana and Grandpa, such amazingly strong people, good people, propurr people! XOX
DeleteWow, your grandpa was something. What a great tribute post for him.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wally, Ernie & Zoe! XOX
DeleteThe PA's grandfather sounds like an amazing man. XO
ReplyDeleteHey guys, he was indeed and the stories of his life are fantastic, the P.A. is so proud to be his granddaughter. XOX
DeleteWow! Your human's grandpa was really an impressive guy, to have survived what he did, and then accomplish so much!
ReplyDeleteHi Summer, he was indeed and another a thing about Grandpa Fred, he didn't take any crap off anyone aftur surviving that! MOL XOX
DeleteI thank you, my feline friends across The Pond, for this lovely tribute to your human friend's ancestors. :o)
ReplyDeleteHey Joe Buddy, thank mew, we know the impawtance of honouring our ancestors and all those that were there! XOX
DeleteEek, what a story! We honour those who served and are serving now.
ReplyDeleteHi guys, absolutely, we must honour them all! XOX
DeleteThat is pretty special that your Mom was able to keep the family business running. I'm sure your Grandpa Fred would be proud of you as you all are of him. Hugs and purrs.
ReplyDeleteHey Valentine, thank goodness the P.A.'s Grandmother was a tough lady too... mew know aftur Grandpa Fred died, so many local business men tried buy the business in 1946 and my Grandma stood her ground and told them where to go! WAY TO GO NANA!!! XOX
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