tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post7593918114166994197..comments2023-03-31T08:26:17.996-07:00Comments on Hanging On My Word: The Last Hundred DaysLittle Nellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-23976434135224225942011-11-14T21:21:48.805-08:002011-11-14T21:21:48.805-08:00My great grandmother's sister Emma is much lik...My great grandmother's sister Emma is much like your Edward...a mystery with very little information. All we know is that she drove an ambulance during the war. Perhaps Edward and Emma are somewhere where the ghosts of The Great War go and are keeping one another company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-57087955623564431552011-11-14T20:01:12.358-08:002011-11-14T20:01:12.358-08:00A perfect contribution to Sepia Saturday 100. A sa...A perfect contribution to Sepia Saturday 100. A sad and touching tale. Thank you for sharing Edward with us and insuring he will live on.Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-35293641034749097002011-11-14T13:13:26.676-08:002011-11-14T13:13:26.676-08:00A fitting post in memory of your great-uncle. My ...A fitting post in memory of your great-uncle. My grandfather, too, was badly injured by a machine gun bullet in the offensive of those last Hundred Days.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-40810281679431629902011-11-14T01:48:53.869-08:002011-11-14T01:48:53.869-08:00A touching tribute, and most fitting with the them...A touching tribute, and most fitting with the theme. Indeed, he did look sadden in the picture. Maybe he knew only too well what awaited him...<br />:/~<br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-90207582810056686742011-11-13T17:51:36.002-08:002011-11-13T17:51:36.002-08:00So sad. I'm glad I got to know Uncle Edward. A...So sad. I'm glad I got to know Uncle Edward. And I'm glad he is being remembered.North County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-70695205224328497852011-11-13T13:05:08.104-08:002011-11-13T13:05:08.104-08:00I add my thanks for such a memorable tribute.
Re...I add my thanks for such a memorable tribute. <br /><br />Recently I have finished a first-rate book on the Great War: To End All Wars by Adam Hochschild. The author uses the perspective of several personal lives to describe the enormity of the conflict. Your excellent story reminds us of the horrible way that war changes lives.Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-37618010567699728942011-11-13T12:22:16.201-08:002011-11-13T12:22:16.201-08:00Thank you for telling Edward's story. I feel s...Thank you for telling Edward's story. I feel so blessed to have read your post today. Both your wonderful words and photographs are fitting tribute to his sacrifice and that of his family.Nana Johttp://ananasjourney.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-24286096652502086642011-11-13T07:27:48.895-08:002011-11-13T07:27:48.895-08:00Nell, you do such an excellent job on your article...Nell, you do such an excellent job on your articles. Thanks so much for introducing us to your Uncle Edward. This post makes me very sorrowful to think of him dying so young and for your grandparents losing three sons in the war. All of the devastation that WWI and other wars have brought to the world. This is a wonderful post for Veteran's Day and much appreciated.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-49490492643935514492011-11-13T07:09:06.974-08:002011-11-13T07:09:06.974-08:00A very moving post, Nell, and I agree that Edward ...A very moving post, Nell, and I agree that Edward looks sad in the photo. The deaths of so many men left huge gaps in families everywhere. Very sad. JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-39401282952723592192011-11-13T00:15:19.135-08:002011-11-13T00:15:19.135-08:00It's always sad to think of so many young men ...It's always sad to think of so many young men cut off in their prime...I had an Uncle Arthur who was killed aged 21, long before I was born...Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-89489467530588447442011-11-12T16:24:34.301-08:002011-11-12T16:24:34.301-08:00Such a moving tribute. I can only imagine the grie...Such a moving tribute. I can only imagine the grief felt by Edward's familyChristine H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09786732494496282743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-48157680528519702542011-11-12T15:18:53.689-08:002011-11-12T15:18:53.689-08:00Such a beautiful post Nell. I'm not sure I'...Such a beautiful post Nell. I'm not sure I'd ever considered the poignancy of those who died without children having no direct descendants to keep their memory as alive as those who are researched by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You have gone a long way to redressing the balance.Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247624645636227130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-68334760871809212102011-11-12T14:24:58.703-08:002011-11-12T14:24:58.703-08:00It is amazing how our hearts are drawn to those an...It is amazing how our hearts are drawn to those ancestors who died at young ages. And we want them to be remembered. This was an excellent tribute to Edward and a good choice to post for SS 100, Nell. I hope you can continue to find more information about him. Thanks for sharing.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-75027671946211789602011-11-12T13:14:38.892-08:002011-11-12T13:14:38.892-08:00This is so sad. His photograph does look as thoug...This is so sad. His photograph does look as though he knows something of what is to come.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-51384970960850960682011-11-12T12:10:52.563-08:002011-11-12T12:10:52.563-08:00A beautiful tribute Nell. My father was in the ASC...A beautiful tribute Nell. My father was in the ASC in WW1 - he was just 20 when the war ended. Like many, he never talked about his experiences.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-81122875036826367002011-11-12T10:40:58.840-08:002011-11-12T10:40:58.840-08:00Very moving...Very moving...Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882248671520480556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-1843421690685887662011-11-12T09:56:54.624-08:002011-11-12T09:56:54.624-08:00What a lovely, deeply heartfelt post, for this spe...What a lovely, deeply heartfelt post, for this special blog post. My own post pales in this fine choice you have so excellently presented ....bravo for your posting, and I value your continued friendship here, in bloggersville!Karen S.http://twincitiesblather.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-44217741498762304532011-11-12T03:05:33.010-08:002011-11-12T03:05:33.010-08:00Very dedicated post. For Remembrance, I visited m...Very dedicated post. For Remembrance, I visited my Dad at the Nursing home and give him a big hug and kiss. Rosie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-49757431690036096342011-11-12T02:21:52.651-08:002011-11-12T02:21:52.651-08:00A Lovely Tribute.Nell your labour of love keeps a ...A Lovely Tribute.Nell your labour of love keeps a unique flame flickering.tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746435400444226665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-72797339048535764502011-11-11T21:53:45.612-08:002011-11-11T21:53:45.612-08:00beautifully expressed,like itbeautifully expressed,like itsunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194522376789894727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-932805370027855132011-11-11T12:03:08.213-08:002011-11-11T12:03:08.213-08:00I agree that your post is beautifully written. The...I agree that your post is beautifully written. The picture of your mother is very poignant.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-67285100323653895182011-11-11T10:24:33.770-08:002011-11-11T10:24:33.770-08:00I have to agree with Alan, a beautifully written t...I have to agree with Alan, a beautifully written tribute. I feel privileged to have been introduced to Edward.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335697599281687572.post-48149122064818510872011-11-11T09:00:29.986-08:002011-11-11T09:00:29.986-08:00Beautifully put together, beautifully written - a ...Beautifully put together, beautifully written - a perfect Sepia Saturday post for this special occasion. I have so enjoyed all your Sepia Saturday posts since you joined us - thanks Nell for taking part - long may you continue to do so.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.com