❤ Many of you know that for the past several years I’ve been working on a book about WW1 patients and staff of a military hospital here in Toronto. The research is incredibly time-consuming but fascinating too, and I have had some wonderful encounters with the descendants of my “characters.” I wrote about one of the most moving exchanges for Geist magazine recently, and the article, titled “Solace,” is now viewable online.
Below, a photo of Bud Colquhoun and one of his father Stewart, sent to me from his friends in Northern Ontario.
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How wonderful to have photos of father and son to accompany your most touching story! I love their smiles, portraying resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
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Thanks Michele. I loved seeing the pictures too.
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I loved this story. The images are amazing.
xo s
Sara Angelucci http://www.sara-angelucci.ca
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Funny how knowing more just makes me curious to know more! Thanks Sara.
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The story of Bud and his father was so touching. Bud looks like a very happy man. It was wonderful that you made his last days so fulfilling.
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Thank you — it felt quite magical the way it all worked out.
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Reblogged this on War Diary of the 18th Battalion CEF and commented:
This article by Kristen den Hartog is a touching and poignant reminder of the cost of war and how companionship can help both parties. See the article at this link: https://www.geist.com/fact/dispatches/solace/
Note that the link is also in the post.
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Thank you Eric, and for all you do as well — nice to have the piece appreciated by someone who works so tirelessly to tell just these kinds of stories.
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