He was lucky. He came home. Occasionally, he would tell stories of his escapades. Humour, the good times. It's hard to imagine that there are good times in war, but those were the tales he shared. Not the hardship. Not the campaigns. Not the loss of life and friendships.
Today, we remember our Dad, Lance-Corporal Iver K. (Bud) Edall, Third Canadian Field Park Company (Royal Canadian Engineers). We remember him, those he served with, and the many who have served before and since.
Thank you, is not enough for what our servicemen and women endure to give us what we so blatantly take for granted.