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An excerpt from a letter written by my Grandmother, to her friend, telling of her farewell with her son, my father, as he prepared to embark on the ship taking ...
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An excerpt from a letter written by my Grandmother, to her friend, telling of her farewell with her son, my father, as he prepared to embark on the ship taking him to war....the First World War......our brave heroes who fought for our freedom....
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DMC-TZ30

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Aperture f/3.3 ISO 500 Shutter 10/40 Focal Length 43/10

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Apr, 2015

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How sad to see your sons, husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, cousins ,friends going to war . And maybe the last time that you would ever see them

This is great Louise!! It gives me chills to think of what your grandmother went through!!

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wow...that's just an amazing piece of history. Well put together Louise.

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Well captured piece of history.

This is wonderful. Such a moving message.

Well that tugs at the heartstrings. Beautiful work and wonderful editing.

Wow.. Louise this is perfect! (:

So moving and wonderfully done Louise.

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You have a way of capturing the hearts..

Write a comment Ink and paper image....and what a story to tell......Voted ..k

Write a commentAlso voted POTM ..K

Great job Louise! Voted Photographer of the month.

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A lovely moving message..voted Photographer of the Month:-)

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Voted Ink and Paper:-)

Great work, voted Photographer of the Month Vol 10

Voted Ink and Paper

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Voted Photog of the Month :)

How wonderful to share this piece of family history. Love this entry in the Challenge "eerie sad and beautiful all in one" VOTED

Just an Awesome Blessing that you have shared with us. Thank you so very much.
Dave

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Voted People Who Inspire :)

Voted ....oh so full of fear and grief and worry...gives me a lump in my throat....Voted

Voted People who Inspire Us

Thank you!!!!!!!!

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THIS GAVE ME CHILLS AND MADE ME TEARY EYED.......
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES ON VIEWBUG!

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Wonderful entry Voted 'We love our Dad's :-))

Outstanding image!

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