I have to admit that I almost burst out into tears when I pulled up this post this evening. I re-read the first post and realized it was from Paul who is no longer with us. Just about broke my

Marion , I am so sorry to have made for you rethought at this moment painful, the loss of one friend so precious

We shall never thank him enought he who came with his companions for us restored our freedom and our flag if we are free today, we owe him to him and to these young men who far from their homeland, lost their lives for us !!

Then Sirs the Veterans you who, here, offered your bravery and your most beautiful years,

Thank you, Thankyou so much

Love all you

Ah, Veronique:

The pain and love are intermixed. Part of the human experience, n'est pas? I sure do miss him. We had many private email exchanges and I cherish all of them. Here's to Paul and all his buddies!