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From: jonis <>
Subject: Re: [WarBrides] Home
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 11:45:31 -0700
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I am a Canadian War Bride living in Quualicum Beach British Columbia, I came
from Preston Lancashire,and after all these years home is England.
Hazel you stated tou were in Alberta, I went to Fairview in Northern
Alberta from England in1946 after arriving in Halifax worse for wear, after
being sick all the time,along with my 5month old son. where in Alberta are
you living.
I thoroughly enjoy all the e-mails ,so interesting,to hear the stories
others tell
joni
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From: "hlmw1" <>
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:32 AM
Subject: [WarBrides] Home


> I am a Canadian War Bride. I count myself very fortunate to have
> travelled all over the Western United States: Washington, Utah, Idaho,
> Montana, Nevada, California as well as Canada. When we are in those
> places 'home' is here in Canada. When I am in Canada 'home' is in
> England - oh yes, complete with "God Save the Queen", "Land of Hope and
> Glory" and all that. I too cry buckets on the last night of the proms
> concerts.
> Last night I heard "And did those feet in ancient time..." I wept,
> remembering singing it in school in England.
> When I am in England, home is in Canada where my husband and children
> are. It is true: Home is where the heart is.
> Some comments re your letters: We have quite a few Dutch War Brides in
> our Alberta War Brides Club, no Belgian though. Our President is from
> Holland.
> Yes, please do write down those stories about your War Bride Mum or
> relative; we are already passing into history.
> I came from Wembley, Middlesex (now North West London) in April 1946 on
> the Aquitania.
> We have one War Bride who came on the Queen Mary and was also a Land
> Army Girl. Her name is Joan Waterfield.
> Unfortunately, many of our members are suffering various ailments as old
> age assails them. I am the only one in our group that goes on-line to do
> genealogy and other work. I do read your letters to them which they
> enjoy.
> Ask your Mum to describe where she was on VE Day and what she did - that
> should bring out some 'stories'.
> Here is a little incident I have suddenly remembered: We were told to
> assemble at a London Hotel prior to being sent on our way to Canada. I
> went there having said "goodbye" to my Mum and family. I quickly
> realized that I wasn't that far from home so went back home for one more
> night, sending my mother into shock, and necessitating more goodbyes
> the next morning. I caught up to the other War Brides at Waterloo
> Station and began the unbelievably long journey to Alberta. My husband
> was there to meet me; so was his cousin wearing a cowboy hat. Ye Gods!
> Love to all,
> Hazel.
>
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