Canadian widow visits Husband's grave for first time.

Discussion in 'Italy' started by Owen, Dec 5, 2014.

  1. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Just seen this on CWGC's Facebook page.
    Thought I'd share.
    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152544318656094.1073741886.135034996093&type=1

    Her Husband's CWGC entry .http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2204602/KALBFLEISCH,%20CLARENCE%20ECKERT


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  2. hidip

    hidip hidip

    What a wonderful story, and what a special relationship truly heartwarming. Thank you for posting.
     
  3. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce Patron

    A lovely story, thanks for posting Owen

    Lesley
     
  4. Tom Canning

    Tom Canning WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Owen

    Many of the cemeteries in Italy are looked after by the local schoolchildren on an annual basis and are not too keen to see the odd weed which don;t last

    too long

    Cheers
     
  5. Lofty1

    Lofty1 Senior Member

    A little sunshine in a dismal sort of day, I hope her trip was fulfilling for her, thanks for sharing Owen
     
  6. canuck

    canuck Closed Account

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  7. Buteman

    Buteman 336/102 LAA Regiment (7 Lincolns), RA Patron

    An amazing story. Thanks for posting the story.

    Clarence Eckert Kalbfleisch's grave at Moro River Canadian War Cemetery

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    Photo from the website of
    1° Institute
    “ M. BARTOLO “
    Pachino
    (Sicily)

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  8. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    Great that she was finally able to visit her husbands grave. Thanks for posting

    Cheers
    Paul
     
  9. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

  10. Bernard85

    Bernard85 WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    good day owen,super moderators.yesterday.10:17.am.re:canadian widow visits husbands grave for first time,a great post,excellent photo;s.thank you for posting regards bernard85
     
  11. TTH

    TTH Senior Member

    Thanks, Bernard. It's nice to know that there are some people like Nathan and Mrs. Lasorda in this world.
     

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