« Reply #21 on: Tuesday 02 January 18 12:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi Dorrie,
Many thanks for your additional posts - I love hearing about personal stories such as the ones you and Viktoria have shared.
What an amazing discovery to come across your distant cousins called Easson, on a memorial whilst you were on holiday! It was fortuitous that you were proactive and researched the names which were the same as your Grt x 2 Grandmother's maiden name and were able to find out that these people were your cousins! This is wonderful that you put time and effort into providing evidence about them so that they are now rightfully commemorated as they so deserve to be.
I am sure all will agree who see your post that you have indeed achieved something positive in your distant cousin's memory. What an inspiring story in showing what can be found out if effort is made and how something special and lasting can be achieved. This is fantastic that through your efforts they are now recognized properly for their sacrifice.
I am glad to hear that your Grandfather who served on HMS Warrior survived the Battle of Jutland. I think this was often the case that those who had had such experiences wanted to put things behind them and not want to talk about it.
That must have been a very memorable occasion of special significance when you had the honour of attending the special service at the St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney. It is nice to hear that descendants like you of those who served were treated so well and like royalty. I am glad to hear that you have mementoes of that special day too which you will pass down. I can imagine this must be a source of great pride to wear your special badge each Remembrance Sunday with pride.
Thank you so much Dorrie for sharing these very special memories.
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