A Seafire

[Paul S.]

My grandfather's generation fought WWI and my father's generation fought WWII. Growing up, I met and learned from men of both generations - an ALH veteran of Beersheba, Diggers who had served in the trenches in France, my twice wounded Highlander grand-dad, teachers who had served in all branches during WWII, my ex-gunner dad, his mates, my ex-RAF Fighter Command godfather who flew Spitfires and Mosquitos, the ex-sailor bloke next door who witnessed D-Day from the deck a destroyer and countless others who role-modeled and molded their sons, my generation and me. Now, well past 60 myself, I truly appreciate what they did and the gifts they gave me growing up, and for making me the man I am.