RIP Dad
Today is the 33rd anniversary of my father’s death.
Thomas George Wright 6th August 1909-20th April 1977
This photo was taken in 1946 and Dad is wearing his demob suit. He was an engineer in the Royal Artillery and met Mum (a nurse) whilst recupertaing after being shot at Dunkirk. He died when I was 16 and it feels like forever since he was around. Yet since we had our Thomas (named after him) I miss him and Mum (who died in 1986) even more. I know that they would have been so proud of Thomas and we are determined he will grow up understanding his British heritage and knowing his grandparents from there as best as he can, through our memories.
April 20th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
I hope there are others around who share your family memories and can help Thomas to learn about his heritage. I’m very aware that there is only one person I know still alive who knew my father.
April 20th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Hi Ruth,
Unfortunately there is only me in New Zealand. There are only a few left in UK that remember Dad, and not many that remember Mum who died in 1986. I just have to work at keeping the memories alive. On Sunday we will take out Dad’s WWII medals and Thomas will take them to the ANZAC Parade as he has done for the past few years.