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.
Great share +Amanda Blain :)!
Give that man a big ol' Hug from the rest of Canada for us.
His sacrifices are truly appreciated. Thanks for sharing this!
thank you for sharing with all of us, what a special grandfather.
My dad (paw paw) was also a POW in Germany for 81 days, captured at the Battle of the Bulge. Sadly, he has passed :'(
Thanks for sharing this! Wish I could hug him.
Inspiring.
Truly the greatest generation
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.
That was a great and inspiring story 🙂
Miss Blaine? You tell excellent stories of your family. 🙂
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.
Beautiful share +Amanda Blain, thank you. =o)
Excellent post, and a fine tribute. Good on you Amanda
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.
Thanks everyone.. I emailed him this post… so he should be able to read your comments himself! 😀
Thank you SO very much for sharing +Amanda Blain !
God bless his soul.
Tnx for sharing +Amanda Blain
Sounds like a top fella
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 ' – '
Happy Veterans/Rememberance Day, +Amanda Blain 's Grandfather!
I agree +Luiz Antonio Farias ..
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!!!?!?!?!??????????????????
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
Have you considered interviewing him? Stories like that are dying everyday. 🙁
Thank you for your service! God Bless!
Great portrait of a tre hero! Thank you for posting and thank you to all who have served!
God bless him! And God bless you, too, Amanda! ;_0
This is wonderful!
My grandfather was a WWII vet too, forget celebrities and sports stars, these men are the real heroes.
Now that's a manly man.
What a grand-dad
Awesome post, thank you for sharing this courageous story about about your Papa. 😀
Amazing… what a guy
Thank you for sharing. And a big thanks to your Grandfather who gave so much.
HERO!!!!
Wow. What a life. God bless him.
It's a good picture of your great looking grandfather, Amanda. Thank you for sharing!
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!
+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.
Shared accordingly!
Thanks for your grandpa for all he did for us.
God bless your grandpa
yes .and that is all it will ever be about
Well he is certainly an inspiration to all of us
Wow… touched by the response to this post 😉 Thanks everyone for sharing.