Fletcher Alderwin Brand

Robert Hilton Matheson


Howard Walker

Lest We Forget

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them."
Hey I like this post Megan, very interesting. How did you get all this information? Makes me want to check my ancestors. The one thing that I will remember from this article is that your paternal grandfather was born on my birthday 29 July. Another great article like always thanks.
Hi Fred
It’s been many years of research to find all this information. I regularly use Ancestry and Findmypast to search for information regarding my ancestors. They have some wonderful resources for finding all sorts of information out. That’s lovely that our grandfather’s share a birthday. Did you ever meet your grandfather? Unfortunately, mine died before I was born.
Regards,
Megan
Very well done and well said. Thank you for sharing your stories of your ancestors who served in the military.
The pictures you have posted and fantastic…nicely done.
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if all of those who served in WWI and WWII could also be honored in the same way you have honored your relatives.
Thanks again.
Dave
Hello Dave
Thank you for your kind words. I am so proud of the sacrifice they made. It is sad that not all veterans have family who will take the time to honour their service. I just wanted to make sure that the three I know of are honoured. I am so lucky to have photos of them, although I don’t have the official portrait of Robert Hilton Matheson, I hope in time to find a distant relative who does. I was fortunate to get the one of Fletcher Brand from my grandmother, his eldest daughter. I was also lucky to receive the one of my grandfather Howard Walker from a cousin who found it in England for me. Did you have any relatives who served in WWI or WWII?
Thanks again for taking the time to honour my relatives by reading their stories and for commenting. Please come back and read some more as I add other anecdotes over time.
Regards,
Megan
This is one of the most interesting blog and post now only because I really love the old war stories that come from the older folks. But also hearing of their experiences later on in life and seeing how they did. Not that they are still alive. You meet some once in a while from World War II I really cherish looking at those memories.
HI Andrew
I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I hoped by posting a memorial to my ancestors that others would be inspired to speak with other returned soldiers to hear their stories. It sounds like something that you do enjoy. Thank you for reading.
Regards
Megan
Thanks for the great post. There is a lot of information that I have work through. I appreciate the great article and can tell that a lot of work and research went into putting this together.
Lest We Forget.
Thank-you for the post and honouring those that sacrificed their life so that we can enjoy the freedoms I this country.
Your post was very inspiring.
Hello Jerry
I’m glad you appreciated my post. In posting, I hoped to not just memorialise my family members but all the men and women who have served. Thank you for taking the time to read and let me know you liked it.
Regards,
Megan