tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post1978419358237685952..comments2024-02-26T00:40:54.494-08:00Comments on Helen Tilston Painter: Remembrance Day, Veteran's Day and Heroeshelen tilstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-8381312642451443512012-01-04T18:39:16.626-08:002012-01-04T18:39:16.626-08:00Hello Carol Tilston Cannon
Thank you for writing....Hello Carol Tilston Cannon<br /><br />Thank you for writing. The War Museum in Ottawa is a very special building and museum.<br /><br />My husband Mike does remember his dad going to your father's funeral in Kempptville. Your father was a brave man too.<br /><br />I do believe that courage, compassion and unselfishness is a Tilston trait. Your sons must be great young men also.<br /><br />Thank again Carol for writing.<br /><br />Helen Tilstonhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-42127498370769528892012-01-04T14:58:26.158-08:002012-01-04T14:58:26.158-08:00Hello Helen,
I was at the War Museum in Ottawa to...Hello Helen,<br /><br />I was at the War Museum in Ottawa today with one of my son's and saw Fred's picture and the write-up about him in the WW2 section. My father William Victor Tilston was Fred's cousin and although I only met Fred a few times he was always smiling and interested in what others had to say. My father was in the navy in WW2 and survived the war but passed away 1986. I will always remember Fred coming all the way to Kemptville to my dad's funeral and thinking how good it was of him to make the trip. <br /><br />Carol Tilston CannonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405428530377603784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-28104705674573095042011-11-26T01:24:20.969-08:002011-11-26T01:24:20.969-08:00What an amazing post Helen - your love and respect...What an amazing post Helen - your love and respect for your dad really shines through - he sounds like an amazing man - love the pics at Buck Pal - wow - how fabulous for you. I have the utmost respect for the veterans - their sacrifices were a true lesson to us all - brave men - have a wonderful weekend and frankie sends a special doggie hello xx<br /><br />http://fashionandfrank.blogspot.com/fashion and frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681520042733151420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-24735312303707321712011-11-20T10:39:21.030-08:002011-11-20T10:39:21.030-08:00Flowers on my Table
Dear Linda
I love your posts...Flowers on my Table<br /><br />Dear Linda<br /><br />I love your posts and they are always inspiring.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-42708112164218441842011-11-20T10:38:44.827-08:002011-11-20T10:38:44.827-08:00Emilia's Daughter
Dear Christa
Thank you for...Emilia's Daughter<br /><br />Dear Christa<br /><br />Thank you for visiting again<br /><br />It is always a pleasure to read your blog<br /><br />Helencchelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-42936540740868782782011-11-20T10:37:43.768-08:002011-11-20T10:37:43.768-08:00Lindy Lou Mac in Italy, hello
Welcome home and th...Lindy Lou Mac in Italy, hello<br /><br />Welcome home and thak you for visiting my blog.<br /><br />Your good wishes are always appreciated.<br /><br />My best<br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-50196055607378750182011-11-20T10:36:11.294-08:002011-11-20T10:36:11.294-08:00Hello Elizabeth Rose Stanton
Thank you for visitin...Hello Elizabeth Rose Stanton<br />Thank you for visiting and your kind words to Fred. Elizabeth it must have been quite emotional being at Grand Central Station at 11.11.11.11.11 - I can hardly imagine such emotions,<br />Yes we salute all our brave ancestors and the present your men and women who are today being brave and responsible.<br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-1891918890894007012011-11-20T10:32:37.846-08:002011-11-20T10:32:37.846-08:00Virginia
Hello
Thank you for your visit and I e...Virginia<br /><br />Hello <br /><br />Thank you for your visit and I echo your sentiment of saluting all heroes.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-13768756576436647162011-11-20T07:32:44.663-08:002011-11-20T07:32:44.663-08:00Hello Helen, I hope you are having a lovely relaxi...Hello Helen, I hope you are having a lovely relaxing Sunday? Thankyou so much for your kind remarks on my post.I don't think the wreath is complicated, but you need lots of bits and bobs to make it look full. I love it that you have the tradition of listening to Pavorotti whilst decorating the tree! Much love, Linda xflowers on my tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134447944633072349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-30937476725582807262011-11-19T13:01:14.084-08:002011-11-19T13:01:14.084-08:00Thanks Helen for your wonderful comment! I must sa...Thanks Helen for your wonderful comment! I must say it made my day! Hugs, ChristaEmilie's daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14396078121246379577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-40185642001650704942011-11-19T08:36:41.510-08:002011-11-19T08:36:41.510-08:00I am back catching up with my favourite blogs afte...I am back catching up with my favourite blogs after completing the olive harvest. I am therefore a little late calling by to read this wonderful tribute but thanks so much for sharing Helen.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-56940953369148795752011-11-19T07:15:49.586-08:002011-11-19T07:15:49.586-08:00Helen, this is an amazing post, and a wonderful, w...Helen, this is an amazing post, and a wonderful, wonderful tribute to your dad. What a hero! I thought of them all when I was in NYC last week, and just happened to walk into Grand Central Terminal at exactly 11 o'clock on 11.11.11. At that moment, a band of kilt-clad NY police started to play the bagpipes in tribute to ALL veterans. It was pretty incredible--I don't think there was a dry eye anywhere in sight. Thank you for an inspiring post about an inspiring man. We owe an enormous debt to him--and them all.Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-84617735653230183062011-11-19T06:30:15.098-08:002011-11-19T06:30:15.098-08:00A lovely post Helen. May we remember all our hero...A lovely post Helen. May we remember all our heroes.<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-56338382418857266892011-11-17T20:31:27.229-08:002011-11-17T20:31:27.229-08:00Hi Julie @ Being Ruby
I remember meeting some VC&...Hi Julie @ Being Ruby<br /><br />I remember meeting some VC's from Australia & N.Z when in London at the re-union. One memorable and extraordinary man was Charles Upham who wore the Victoria Cross and Bar. (Meaning he was awarded 2 Victoria Crosses in 2 separate actions)<br /><br />Yes, the Last Post is such a moving piece.<br />My best<br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-77340149370079534972011-11-17T20:25:32.879-08:002011-11-17T20:25:32.879-08:00Something White
Hello Marjolijn
Thank you for vi...Something White<br /><br />Hello Marjolijn<br /><br />Thank you for visiting and your kind compliment on my painting.<br /><br />My father in law did visit Ypres on more than one occasion. One time someone sent me some lace, through him, from Belgium. Such incredible fine work.<br /><br />Hope you have a delightful weekend<br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-39481752066283328862011-11-17T20:22:05.342-08:002011-11-17T20:22:05.342-08:00La Pouyette
Dear Karin
Thank you for visiting an...La Pouyette<br /><br />Dear Karin<br /><br />Thank you for visiting and your kind words are truly appreciated.<br /><br />Hope you had a wonderful time in Germany - I love your last post.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-65560974107453214002011-11-17T20:19:58.105-08:002011-11-17T20:19:58.105-08:00A SuperDilettante
Dear ASD
Yes you would have go...A SuperDilettante<br /><br />Dear ASD<br /><br />Yes you would have got along very well with Fred and would have had so much in common. He was based in England during the war and during his time off he frequented antigue shops and shipped back all kinds of items to Canada. We have his collection of pewter which I love and also some old silver pieces.We also have his correspondence to his sisters and mother with instructions on how to care for the specific items. He gave strict instructions that they not polish the pewter.<br />My best for a lovely weekend<br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-59624094866403913782011-11-17T20:15:46.386-08:002011-11-17T20:15:46.386-08:00GrandMa K
Dear Cathy
Thank you for you kind comm...GrandMa K<br /><br />Dear Cathy<br /><br />Thank you for you kind comments - it is lovely to hear from you<br /><br />Wishing you a joyful weekend<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-37979863389614238082011-11-17T20:14:49.491-08:002011-11-17T20:14:49.491-08:00My Spotty Pony
Dear Abby
So lovely to hear from ...My Spotty Pony<br /><br />Dear Abby<br /><br />So lovely to hear from you.<br />Indeed your grandfather and Fred would have had so much in common. Not just career wise but in interests also.<br />Hope you have a delightful weekend<br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-48622709397630018552011-11-17T20:11:43.518-08:002011-11-17T20:11:43.518-08:00Flower on my Table
Dear Linda
Your post is very ...Flower on my Table<br /><br />Dear Linda<br /><br />Your post is very moving and I am pleased to read of of your brave mother<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-16433232955371949112011-11-17T16:02:01.029-08:002011-11-17T16:02:01.029-08:00Hi Dear Helen
What a lovely tribute to your FIL! a...Hi Dear Helen<br />What a lovely tribute to your FIL! and all the men and women who served protecting their country... and what an honour attending the VC services in London.. <br /><br />My grandfather served in WWi and my father in WWII.. and here in Australia we commemorate Remembrance Day also.. Hearing the last post always brings a tear to my eye.. <br /><br />Have a lovely weekend. and thanks for your visits my way.. ciao xxx JulieJulie@beingRUBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424920655462727594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-56170683199781089792011-11-17T07:41:44.669-08:002011-11-17T07:41:44.669-08:00In Belgium we do commemorate this day as well and ...In Belgium we do commemorate this day as well and many people come to the town of Ieper/Ypres for the Last-Post ceremony that day, especially Americans and people from Britain. You made a very beautiful ´painting´ of words of your father!<br />Many greetings, MarjolijnRumour has ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119725818325589217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-91006062920057221662011-11-16T02:49:09.550-08:002011-11-16T02:49:09.550-08:00A very thoughtful remembering, Helen!
A lovely pos...A very thoughtful remembering, Helen!<br />A lovely post!<br /><br />Warmest greetings,<br />karin<br /><br />P.S. Sorry for late commenting, just back from Germany, and thank you very much for your comments!LaPouyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793966763489506817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-44058554535397094362011-11-15T11:34:44.916-08:002011-11-15T11:34:44.916-08:00Dearest Helen, you are so so kind to return to my ...Dearest Helen, you are so so kind to return to my blog and reassure me with your wonderfully uplifting words. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love Linda xxflowers on my tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134447944633072349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-40731075427038515682011-11-15T05:08:25.505-08:002011-11-15T05:08:25.505-08:00My dear Helen, What a heartfelt tribute to your co...My dear Helen, What a heartfelt tribute to your courageous father-in-law. And all the wonderful pictures you share with us. Thank you so much. I wish I would have liked to meet him. I'm sure that he had a lot of interesting stories and his experience to tell...With love, ASD xA Super Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640893790909916004noreply@blogger.com