In memory

Originally posted on Blogger 15 February 2012

Today is Val’s birthday – wonderful husband to Barb and father to John and Brian.

Today we also remember the fall of Singapore in 1942 – where sadly, Val spent a few years in Changi.

A few years ago I had the honour and privilege of repairing and retouching the photo of Val’s battalion, the 2/29th, with the sad realisation that many did not make it home to their families.

With the commemoration of 70 years since these events my thoughts have been with them these last few days.

Today is also the memoriam of my grandfathers passing.

Lest we forget.