This is my Grandfather

This is my Grandfather

by Amanda Blain
Published: Last Updated on

He is 91 Years old. He still lives on his own and was seen lately fixing the windows in his house, chopping wood and using email to talk to countless people around the world.

He survived D-Day in France and Years in a World War 2 Prisoner of War camp in Lamsdorf, Germany. His hands were roped and chained from morning to night for over a year. But he Survived. Countless others he fought and lived beside never did. I've lived my life growing up hearing his tales and have huge respect for those who died and lived to make sure we have the freedoms we do today.

I hope you remember too. ♥ you Papa and Thank You.
#RemembranceDay #VeteransDay #Remember

Please feel free to share this…. this is what Nov 11th Is about.

this is my grandfather

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James Cordeiro
James Cordeiro
12 years ago

Great share +Amanda Blain :)!

Artemis Entreri
Artemis Entreri
12 years ago

Give that man a big ol' Hug from the rest of Canada for us.

Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson
12 years ago

His sacrifices are truly appreciated. Thanks for sharing this!

leslie sanders
leslie sanders
12 years ago

thank you for sharing with all of us, what a special grandfather.

Amber Lovell Boone
Amber Lovell Boone
12 years ago

My dad (paw paw) was also a POW in Germany for 81 days, captured at the Battle of the Bulge. Sadly, he has passed :'(

Mark Spencer
Mark Spencer
12 years ago

Thanks for sharing this! Wish I could hug him.

Vincent Knight
Vincent Knight
12 years ago

Inspiring.

jeff m
jeff m
12 years ago

Truly the greatest generation

Paul Terry Walhus
Paul Terry Walhus
12 years ago

What a great man. There's so much character in his face. My dad is getting ready to turn 96 and is a vet of WW2.

Cynthia Salmon
Cynthia Salmon
12 years ago

That was a great and inspiring story 🙂

Ben Helstad
Ben Helstad
12 years ago

Miss Blaine? You tell excellent stories of your family. 🙂

Ryan Hook
Ryan Hook
12 years ago

Thanks for posting this Amanda. I always love spending time with him and hearing all his stories about growing up in Hamilton and his experiences as a firefighter and a soldier & POW in WW II. What he's experienced in 91 years is unbelievable.

His stories are amazing and inspiring. I only hope that my son (his great grandson) will have an opportunity to hear them firsthand himself.

A salute to my grandfather and all those who've lived through similar events.

Lisa Bimmerz
Lisa Bimmerz
12 years ago

Beautiful share +Amanda Blain, thank you. =o)

Jim Marsh
Jim Marsh
12 years ago

Excellent post, and a fine tribute. Good on you Amanda

Shannon Carter
Shannon Carter
12 years ago

I appreciate what your grandfather did in service to his country and thank him wholeheartedly. May he have many more rewarding years with his loved ones. Thank you for sharing this with us. My grandfather received the Bronze Star for his actions in WWII passed away two weeks ago and I am glad I could continue his legacy of service.

Amanda Blain
Amanda Blain
12 years ago

Thanks everyone.. I emailed him this post… so he should be able to read your comments himself! 😀

Samantha P
Samantha P
12 years ago

Thank you SO very much for sharing +Amanda Blain !
God bless his soul.

Eulalio Tovar Cardona
Eulalio Tovar Cardona
12 years ago

Tnx for sharing +Amanda Blain

David Hesford
David Hesford
12 years ago

Sounds like a top fella

Luiz Antonio Farias
Luiz Antonio Farias
12 years ago

This is good, respect for the olders,it's a thing that is disappearing slowly maybe it's the reason why people are becoming more agressive ' – '

Shannan O. Williams
Shannan O. Williams
12 years ago

Happy Veterans/Rememberance Day, +Amanda Blain 's Grandfather!

Samantha P
Samantha P
12 years ago

I agree +Luiz Antonio Farias ..

Larry Amas
Larry Amas
12 years ago

now I like that! my grand pappy got shot in world war 1 but survived he had a good few medals and alot of his brothers and mates got killed and my gramma's family brothers and all got killed there and they gave their lives for us so we would not be dictated to by idiots ——— so my question is —not denegrating their efforts or loss in any way —- so why are we still governed and dictated to by complete fucking imbecile idiots to this day!!!?!?!?!??????????????????

David Hesford
David Hesford
12 years ago

We should remember everyone who took part in the wars. But we should pay more attention to the people still alive, which most of us take for granted

Sharon DiOrio
Sharon DiOrio
12 years ago

Have you considered interviewing him? Stories like that are dying everyday. 🙁

David Tyner
David Tyner
12 years ago

Thank you for your service! God Bless!

Tim Souza
Tim Souza
12 years ago

Great portrait of a tre hero! Thank you for posting and thank you to all who have served!

Mark Harvey
Mark Harvey
12 years ago

God bless him! And God bless you, too, Amanda! ;_0

jonathan parrish
jonathan parrish
12 years ago

This is wonderful!

Lee Thomas
Lee Thomas
12 years ago

My grandfather was a WWII vet too, forget celebrities and sports stars, these men are the real heroes.

Christopher Carr
Christopher Carr
12 years ago

Now that's a manly man.

Marie Hélène Visconti
Marie Hélène Visconti
12 years ago

What a grand-dad

Darrell Hudson
Darrell Hudson
12 years ago

Awesome post, thank you for sharing this courageous story about about your Papa. 😀

Brandon Yates
Brandon Yates
12 years ago

Amazing… what a guy

Daniel Ewert
Daniel Ewert
12 years ago

Thank you for sharing. And a big thanks to your Grandfather who gave so much.

Joshua Holmes
Joshua Holmes
12 years ago

HERO!!!!

Mike Stuart
Mike Stuart
12 years ago

Wow. What a life. God bless him.

Scott LaVie
Scott LaVie
12 years ago

It's a good picture of your great looking grandfather, Amanda. Thank you for sharing!

Vikas Bhatt
Vikas Bhatt
12 years ago

I'm sure he has many amazing stories and he has took so many pains, that we couldn't think of now. Hats off to u SIR!

Ryan Hook
Ryan Hook
12 years ago

+Sharon DiOrio he's been interviewed by authors and reporters a few times now both in print and video. I have also recorded some of his stories in audio form. I hope to get more from him. They're valuable pieces not only of our family's history, but of the world at that time.

Adam Mcpolin
Adam Mcpolin
12 years ago

Shared accordingly!

Tate West
Tate West
12 years ago

Thanks for your grandpa for all he did for us.

Scott Kepner
Scott Kepner
12 years ago

God bless your grandpa

Drew Pearson
Drew Pearson
12 years ago

yes .and that is all it will ever be about

rahul varma
rahul varma
12 years ago

Well he is certainly an inspiration to all of us

Amanda Blain
Amanda Blain
12 years ago

Wow… touched by the response to this post 😉 Thanks everyone for sharing.

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