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AgentMelyanna OP t1_iwy4yoh wrote
They were indeed smart and interesting and wonderful. Sadly also very traumatised from the war in their own ways, since they experienced most of it on opposite ends of the world. Sharing details about their early years was not easy for them. I’ve been piecing it together over the years from what they told me and what my dad has been able to tell me.
I’d put it all together and write the book if it didn’t feel a little weird writing about my own grandparents.
FuryDefiant t1_iwyglwj wrote
Do it anyway!
AgentMelyanna OP t1_ix0mmhk wrote
One day. <3
justwaitingforgodot t1_iwz59n8 wrote
I think being taciturn is very common among WWII veterans and survivors. I respect that, but I hate that it means their stories will be lost. Maybe if you think of it as preserving their story instead of writing a book about them, it will make it feel less awkward.
ihadapurplepony t1_iwwqoru wrote
Aww they both look so nice and classy. What a lovely photo!
Also, your grandpa had cool hair.
AgentMelyanna OP t1_iwy4o36 wrote
I love this photo so much. There’s not a lot from when they were young but this is A+.
rodentfacedisorder t1_iwweld2 wrote
Beautiful love
ToughLuver t1_iwxg6s1 wrote
Grandma was a stone cold fox. Those cheek bones are from Heaven.
SparkyDogPants t1_iwxr3q6 wrote
I mean, grandpa isn’t batting out of his league either
dockerbot_notbot t1_iwx5jwz wrote
I love the flower pairing in the bouquet. Small and angular versus large fluffies.
HejdaaNils t1_iwxzdz0 wrote
I noticed that too, and her veil details. This is all very pretty, including the couple themselves.
Papancasudani t1_iwxsqty wrote
Adrien Brody vibes
jboriqua t1_iwwznz7 wrote
Beautiful 😍❤️
no_no_nora t1_iwxg9ex wrote
Your grandparents were beautiful.
VoltrefferVick t1_iwx328g wrote
Was grandpa Dutch?
AgentMelyanna OP t1_iwy5fzs wrote
He was, yes.
Eilanzer t1_iwxra4l wrote
more like Italian.
gldnedge t1_iwxjky1 wrote
Your grandfather looks a LOT like my dad. I need to dig up an old picture and show you.
AgentMelyanna OP t1_iwy51pb wrote
Let me know if you do. :)
fuckedbymath t1_iwxzbi4 wrote
Great photo. You can ask someone to colourize it on the colourize history subs
AgentMelyanna OP t1_iwy544r wrote
I’ve been tempted, but at the same time I love the black and white vibe of this a lot.
tbattaglia t1_iwxfa63 wrote
George Russell formula 1 driver
AgentMelyanna OP t1_iwy4l8q wrote
Haha yeah a little bit!
m0nstera_deliciosa t1_iwxsr04 wrote
Uncommonly beautiful people.
GardeningVet23 t1_iwyw9nc wrote
This reminds me of my great-grandparents so much. Grandpa was in the Dutch army and grandma lived in Indonesia. They met in a forced labor camp in WWII.
st-smelly-widge t1_iwz90no wrote
I'm getting young Micheal Corleone vibes.
WhatdYouDoToMyTable t1_ix05ikx wrote
Beautiful couple. I hope you were able to know them and they lived good lives.
AgentMelyanna OP t1_ix0mwcj wrote
I had the privilege of knowing them into adulthood and making some good memories. :)
Triggerhappy454 t1_iwwkjny wrote
Andrew shulz?
AgentMelyanna OP t1_iwwll3a wrote
No
oldmancornelious t1_ix09ggx wrote
Your grandpa looks just like a dude from the YouTube channel... Outside Extra.. or outside Xbox. Can't exactly recall but the spitting image
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justwaitingforgodot t1_iwx9w56 wrote
What a beautiful couple. They both look like they would be smart and interesting as well. Wish I could hear their story.