As a child in 1960/70's I lived next door to Eric Swinney's mother. A lovely, sweet lady in Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland. Her cottage was on Woodside and called Geelong (a reference to Australian connection) since demolished. I remember a colour-tinted photo of Eric which hung pride of place in her cottage. I was and am still a great horse-lover. 'Nana Swinney' gave me a hunting crop which belonged to her son Eric which I have treasured, it has spent time in the USA when I lived there and now resides in our Farmhouse in Derbyshire . Wish I'd asked more about Eric and how she'd coped with loss. Have seen his name in the memorial books of St Clements in London. Bless him xx
From your niece Annie who said goodbye and gave you her mirror so you could shave also there love your nephews Donald and John. You will always be remembered.
My father, my mother and I stumbled across Jerusalem War Cemetery thirty years ago while we toured the Normandy beaches. It was one of the most moving experiences any of us had experienced. My father was a Company Commander in the U.S. 39'th Infantry Regiment who fought in North Africa, Sicily and from Normandy to Germany. My mother, a war bride, and was a WAAF. In a week my wife and I will retrace those steps of three decades ago and will visit the cemetery once again.
I paid my respects to Elmer at his grave side at Madingley American Cemetery on 21 August 2017 - We thank you for your service, now may you Rest in Peace
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Paul Coleman
Thinking of you again at this time of remembrance
View Memorial Page On Saturday, November 11, 2017Alison kerr
We may never have met but I will always remember you xx
View Memorial Page On Saturday, November 11, 2017Annette Baseley nee Puttick
RIP Uncle Ron
View Memorial Page On Friday, November 10, 2017Barbara Leishman
As a child in 1960/70's I lived next door to Eric Swinney's mother. A lovely, sweet lady in Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland. Her cottage was on Woodside and called Geelong (a reference to Australian connection) since demolished. I remember a colour-tinted photo of Eric which hung pride of place in her cottage. I was and am still a great horse-lover. 'Nana Swinney' gave me a hunting crop which belonged to her son Eric which I have treasured, it has spent time in the USA when I lived there and now resides in our Farmhouse in Derbyshire . Wish I'd asked more about Eric and how she'd coped with loss. Have seen his name in the memorial books of St Clements in London. Bless him xx
View Memorial Page On Thursday, November 9, 2017Rob Woolnough
Although I never met you uncle Roy I wish to thank you for your service and sacrifice, your brothers son Robert
View Memorial Page On Sunday, November 5, 2017Ann Weir
In memory of my uncle James who I never met but heard a lot about. Lest we forget.
View Memorial Page On Sunday, November 5, 2017Thomas Curran
We never knew you but was told all about you from your wife Helen and your sister Jane and your brother tom our dad. Your nephew thomas.
View Memorial Page On Monday, October 30, 2017Nanette Duncan
In memory of the father I never got the chance to know. Rest in peace. From your daughter.
View Memorial Page On Tuesday, October 17, 2017campbell reid
From your niece Annie who said goodbye and gave you her mirror so you could shave also there love your nephews Donald and John. You will always be remembered.
View Memorial Page On Monday, October 9, 2017campbell reid
From all your family. Annie who gave you her make up mirror so you could shave , also John and Donald your nephews you will always be remembered.
View Memorial Page On Monday, October 9, 2017A Robertson
Rest easy Emilee and Glen, your duty is done.
View Memorial Page On Wednesday, September 20, 2017Mike Mooney
My father, my mother and I stumbled across Jerusalem War Cemetery thirty years ago while we toured the Normandy beaches. It was one of the most moving experiences any of us had experienced. My father was a Company Commander in the U.S. 39'th Infantry Regiment who fought in North Africa, Sicily and from Normandy to Germany. My mother, a war bride, and was a WAAF. In a week my wife and I will retrace those steps of three decades ago and will visit the cemetery once again.
View Cemetery On Thursday, September 14, 2017C. Stalgis
I paid my respects to Elmer at his grave side at Madingley American Cemetery on 21 August 2017 - We thank you for your service, now may you Rest in Peace
View Memorial Page On Tuesday, September 12, 2017Robert Hart
My Uncle, Robert Cameron Hall died in combat June 22, 1944 near Ranville
View Cemetery On Monday, September 11, 2017Terry Burket
Paul Eugene Burket rest in peace
View Cemetery On Saturday, September 2, 2017sarah mansfield
Archie is my Great Uncle and very sad to hear his story Thank you Frank and Julie for sharing. May he be long remembered. Sarah and family.
View Memorial Page On Tuesday, August 29, 2017