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Jagger · 11-11-2004, 11:41 AM

This is also a special time for me.

My grandfather served in WW1 and was shot and captured by the Germans. He was transported to a German hospital and one day actually met with Kaiser Willhelm (or Kaiser Bill as he was known in Britain). The Kaiser asked him how old he was to which my grandpa replied, "17 Sir!" To this the Kaiser simply shook him head and said, "So young...."

My grandpa survived the war and lived for many more years. RIP Grandpa.....

Lest we forget.

11-11-2004, 11:41 AM	#8
Jagger First Line Centre Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Red Deer now; Liverpool, England before Exp:	This is also a special time for me. My grandfather served in WW1 and was shot and captured by the Germans. He was transported to a German hospital and one day actually met with Kaiser Willhelm (or Kaiser Bill as he was known in Britain). The Kaiser asked him how old he was to which my grandpa replied, "17 Sir!" To this the Kaiser simply shook him head and said, "So young...." My grandpa survived the war and lived for many more years. RIP Grandpa..... Lest we forget. __________________ "It's red all over!!!!"