Détente comes even to grief. The relentlessness of time makes the hurt from the death of a loved one a chronic condition of forlornness. Human existence is an ebb and flow of people entering one's life and then leaving it, like passengers on a crowded bus- until we too must move to the exit doors.
You matter still, your work and your love for your dad, his for you, his for humanity (yours too), both of your journeys have made a good deep mark in my world. Thank you.
Thankyou for another reflective, perceptive, affectionate article. That 'awfully big adventure' touched so many people. After I met you both in 2015 I told my dad about what Harry had spoken of (he was similar age and experience in post war Germany) and it prised from him memories, discussion and previously untold tales about his time in the forces and his childhood in a pre welfare state pit village in Scotland. The bonding and understanding that you and your dad were finding resonated for me and my dad also. John, we never really know how much we affect others, how the ripples spread out till they reach that shore but spread out they undoubtedly do and for that I and my dad and I am sure many others are thankful that Harry and yourself took the path you did after your brother died. Your love and pride in your family and your dad and your principled beliefs are a reminder of what is important in this terrifying and beautiful world. Take care pal.
It was definitely the right decision, John, both for you and for your dad. Lives cannot be measured in years. Some short lives are meaningful and make a valuable contribution to society. Some people live a long life without evidence of them having learned or contributed much at all. No one could have done more than you did to make your dad feel relevant and loved right to the end. I hope he also knew how much he was loved and respected by his many followers. The ripples of Harry's Last Stand will have reached further than either of you could ever have imagined when you started on your big adventure together.
You matter still, your work and your love for your dad, his for you, his for humanity (yours too), both of your journeys have made a good deep mark in my world. Thank you.
Cheers.
Thankyou for another reflective, perceptive, affectionate article. That 'awfully big adventure' touched so many people. After I met you both in 2015 I told my dad about what Harry had spoken of (he was similar age and experience in post war Germany) and it prised from him memories, discussion and previously untold tales about his time in the forces and his childhood in a pre welfare state pit village in Scotland. The bonding and understanding that you and your dad were finding resonated for me and my dad also. John, we never really know how much we affect others, how the ripples spread out till they reach that shore but spread out they undoubtedly do and for that I and my dad and I am sure many others are thankful that Harry and yourself took the path you did after your brother died. Your love and pride in your family and your dad and your principled beliefs are a reminder of what is important in this terrifying and beautiful world. Take care pal.
It was definitely the right decision, John, both for you and for your dad. Lives cannot be measured in years. Some short lives are meaningful and make a valuable contribution to society. Some people live a long life without evidence of them having learned or contributed much at all. No one could have done more than you did to make your dad feel relevant and loved right to the end. I hope he also knew how much he was loved and respected by his many followers. The ripples of Harry's Last Stand will have reached further than either of you could ever have imagined when you started on your big adventure together.