tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post4836893109531367322..comments2023-10-12T15:02:53.034+01:00Comments on On The Far Side Of The Sea: A true heroFelisol http://www.blogger.com/profile/12240191154632603841noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-65211585837962384172012-07-06T00:13:46.286+01:002012-07-06T00:13:46.286+01:00I was most interested to read about these men - Da...I was most interested to read about these men - Daag in particular. Such a sad but noble story.It is good that he was able to tell his story :)lorikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562276944312915690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-80304068512552467792012-07-04T13:51:59.846+01:002012-07-04T13:51:59.846+01:00I think you have had the most rewarding 'hero&...I think you have had the most rewarding 'hero' meeting experience a person could ask for. He's a national treasure :)Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-40248144652865108102012-07-03T22:16:40.591+01:002012-07-03T22:16:40.591+01:00Happy birthday to your Mom and a salute to your h...Happy birthday to your Mom and a salute to your hero! Visiting from Ruby Tuesday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spice-up-your-life.net/2012/07/sliced-strawberries.html" rel="nofollow">Sliced Strawberries</a> is my RT post. Come and see when you get a chance, thanks!Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-48926120875327838472012-07-03T11:00:36.071+01:002012-07-03T11:00:36.071+01:00I'm glad he finally got the recognition that h...I'm glad he finally got the recognition that he deserved, even if it was too little too late. I hope hearing his daughter's pride, and yours too I'm sure, helps to heal his wounds.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-72667499582009965622012-07-03T10:38:32.639+01:002012-07-03T10:38:32.639+01:00Great post! You are lucky to have met a true hero...Great post! You are lucky to have met a true hero.<br /><br />My entries:<br /><a href="http://mlizcochico.blogspot.com/2012/07/rtww-fire-tree-flowers.html" rel="nofollow">Moms...Check Nyo</a><br /><a href="http://yummyascanbe.info/?p=4167" rel="nofollow">Yummy-as-can-be</a>Lizhttp://yummyascanbe.info/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-21137646635700024652012-07-03T09:07:24.004+01:002012-07-03T09:07:24.004+01:00It would be a great honor to meet personally a tru...It would be a great honor to meet personally a true hero...lina@womenhttp://www.womenandperspectives.com/2012/07/flowering-amarylis-twice-this-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-8543209632912117062012-07-03T01:57:49.650+01:002012-07-03T01:57:49.650+01:00The soldiers, sailors and airmen followed orders, ...The soldiers, sailors and airmen followed orders, WWII being the worst and hardest test to follow and stay alive, then only by one's wits and the holding together of follow sailors, all working together to meet the mission - and getting out alive for all...<br /><br />Convoys were sitting ducks for the patrolling U-Boats. To complete the missions and helping out those who needed the materials the convoys brought. This is a true gentleman who fought the odds that we may still hear his story. A true hero!Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-78361584652489068192012-07-03T01:38:37.912+01:002012-07-03T01:38:37.912+01:00A beautiful well deserved tribute to this wonderfu...A beautiful well deserved tribute to this wonderful hero! Great Post! A very Happy& Blessed Birthday to your wonderful mother ,too!❀~Myrna~❀https://www.blogger.com/profile/04501736461558700696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-3559777348039024322012-07-02T23:39:22.922+01:002012-07-02T23:39:22.922+01:00A moving, amazing post! How lovely that this wonde...A moving, amazing post! How lovely that this wonderful man spent time with you sharing his story!Gemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-20273017694934381872012-07-02T18:24:37.116+01:002012-07-02T18:24:37.116+01:00I love his smile a midst of what he is been throug...I love his smile a midst of what he is been through. He indeed is a hero I find his smile full of gratitude in life. Love this post and extend my warmest Happy Birthday greetings to your mom! ^_^ <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myphotographyinfocus.com/2012/07/strawberry.html" rel="nofollow">Kim,USA</a>Kim, USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06648960796504608061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-84526537140269698572012-07-02T14:40:22.302+01:002012-07-02T14:40:22.302+01:00Oh Felisol, thank you for sharing the story of thi...Oh Felisol, thank you for sharing the story of this special man. He is a Hero indeed! <br />Happy Birthday to your Mom...I pray that you are getting to spend time with her.<br />Love,<br />trishTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-15015265374333523172012-07-02T14:40:17.785+01:002012-07-02T14:40:17.785+01:00Oh Felisol, thank you for sharing the story of thi...Oh Felisol, thank you for sharing the story of this special man. He is a Hero indeed! <br />Happy Birthday to your Mom...I pray that you are getting to spend time with her.<br />Love,<br />trishTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653217196457292626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-13846756529255047982012-07-02T03:07:08.104+01:002012-07-02T03:07:08.104+01:00I had to add another comment. After seeing the ph...I had to add another comment. After seeing the photo of your Norwegian waffles, I went to the grocery store and bought the ingredients I needed to make some for myself. Nothing like good comfort food!Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-65979637790119847062012-07-02T00:01:39.042+01:002012-07-02T00:01:39.042+01:00I love this story Felisol, what a dear man, and wh...I love this story Felisol, what a dear man, and what stories his life holds. We need those real heroes. I love the picture. <br /><br />I have to admit that the picture of the heart waffles caught me up instantly!! My mom made those heart waffles all through our childhood. I wish I still had the waffle iron. :)<br /><br />Please wish you mother a very special Happy Birthday from her Texas Norwegian friend. I will celebrate with her tomorrow as I think of her, and my prayers will be lifted on her behalf.<br /><br />Love to you both!http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-33785177665406883242012-07-01T23:10:43.538+01:002012-07-01T23:10:43.538+01:00A wonderful post, just in time for your mom's ...A wonderful post, just in time for your mom's birthday! I loved the expression on his face. He looks like he was happy to have experienced all that he did, despite the hardships. He leaves behind such a priceless legacy for his daughter and the generations to come.<br /><br />The waffle is delicious. Can you share some waffle recipes with me?<br /><br />Love to you...<br />LidiaCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-30710469584025049422012-07-01T14:21:21.555+01:002012-07-01T14:21:21.555+01:00This man has an amazing smile! He seems like a ve...This man has an amazing smile! He seems like a very positive person. I love the photo of you and he. Thank you for sharing this story. And an early happy birthday greeting to your mom.<br /><br />Love,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-39275463409187668482012-07-01T12:51:35.870+01:002012-07-01T12:51:35.870+01:00Dear Felisol, what a privellege to meet a h...Dear Felisol, what a privellege to meet a hero like that. He 's got such an impressive personality too, sitting ramrod straight in his chair.<br /><br />THree cheers for Daag.<br /><br />I like th e photos too.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing Felisol, yo meet such interesting people.<br /><br /><br />And please greet your precious mother Happy birthday on my behalf.Amritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174210.post-17000473935674391272012-07-01T05:48:54.017+01:002012-07-01T05:48:54.017+01:00Dear Elise,
What a heartwarming story. I'm i...Dear Elise,<br /><br />What a heartwarming story. I'm impressed by his health and vigor. With that happy smile, it would appear that he had a very good life when he finally got home.<br /><br />So glad you and Serina had a chance encounter with this lovely gentleman.<br /><br />AnnieAnnie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.com