WhenJohn passed away,Daniel,my grandson was in Kos,staying with Rosie.He commissioned one Kos' street artists to paint a portrait of his grandad,in watercolour.It was taken from a photo of John in Normandy when he laid a wreath at the unveiling of a monument to his brother's ship L H 185,which was sunk just after D-Day with the loss of most hands.His brother was recovered after the sinking and was laid to rest in Ranville War Cemetery.Whilst in Normandy,John met the only remaining survivor,who was a close friend of his brother,Jack.His portrait now on my living room wall.
Many thanks for all your views,comments and favs,always much appreciated.
How wonderful, Carol, to have this portrait of John! And such a story in this portrait too. So many memories. As Brian @bkbnthecity and Renee @rensala have said, you have a wonderful and thoughtful grandson. Fav
Such a moving tribute. With dipping in and out of the project, I feel that you must have lost your husband during one of my absent periods and I am truly sorry to hear this. I read today, that you are sorting through his stuff. It is a tough road to travel - no matter how long ago the bereavement. Take care.
January 14th, 2023
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