My 92 year old grandfather, Fred Engelbrecht, is for the 5th time in his life flying back to Dieppe, France for a World War 2 Veteran's Memorial Ceremony.
Dieppe is a major battle in WW2 that happened August 19, 1942. The majority were Canadians, including my grandfather. It was a massacre. A total of 3,623 of the 6,086 men (almost 60%) who made it ashore were either killed, wounded, or captured. He was one of the 'lucky ones' taken as a Prisoner of War.. where he spent the next 3 years, often with his hands shackled and living in unthinkable for most of us conditions.
I grew up listening to these stories from the bravest man I know. The hardships and horrors that war brings, creative thinking to keep yourself alive and never giving up, always finding a way. It has had an obvious impact on my life.
My grandfather has always been a wonder to me, still living alone, still having his drivers license, still living life, despite his age. He embraces technology, has a cell phone, watches You tube often… and will definitely read this article and the comments.
I try not to share too much personal stuff on the Internet, but I am very proud that he made this trip on the 70th anniversary of Dieppe.
♥ Thank you to all veteran for all you do/did for your countries. ♥
News Articles –> http://www.cbc.ca/hamilton/news/story/2012/08/15/hamilton-dieppe-trip.html
http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/781349–rileys-veteran-returns-to-scene-of-6-hours-of-hell-at-dieppe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieppe_Raid
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Wow, this is awesome! :)
Very cool!
Just fantastic! You must be SUPER proud of him!
Thanks for sharing! Amazing story.
how wonderful that you have learned the stories of these brave men. It is the responsibility of people like you, to pass them on and keep them going...
congratulations to your grandfather for going back once more. It must not be easy. I too, am thankful for the brave men and women who put themselves on the line.
Thank you for sharing! What an incredible man.
Yes, Thank you to all veterans! We appreciate what you've done for us!
My grandfather on my father's side worked on aircraft during the war. My grandmother on my mother's side has stories about hiding in the Underground in London while it was being bombed, she is still alive. Great to hear he's still going well.
That one post had way too many +1 points. Incredible.
This is amazing! I imagine it is emotionally overwhelming for him, but it shows his pride to make the trip.