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When you have family, fighting in Ukraine

Please read this extraordinary story from the Chiswick Calendar.  Many of you will know the author.https://chiswickcalendar.co.uk/watching-the-news-knowing-your-stepson-is-there-somewhere-fighting-for-the-ukrainian-army/

Alastair Banton ● 1632d8 Comments

A very touching, well written blog. Most worthy of a read.

Gordon McDonald ● 1632d

Indeed, Gordon.  I hope more people discover it this time round.

Alastair Banton ● 1629d

Thanks for the link Alistair.It is a small world.

Will Watson ● 1629d

Yes, a fascinating read. The war is very close to home for some Chiswick residents.

Robert Fish ● 1629d

Yes it is a small world and we are much more inter-connected than many realise.    I look forward to future instalments of this remarkable story but hoping and praying for Roman’s safety.

Alastair Banton ● 1627d

Dogs’ Army, even … https://chiswickcalendar.co.uk/a-chiswick-resident-a-stepson-fighting-in-ukraine-and-his-dog-now-also-defending-his-country/

Alastair Banton ● 1618d

We have just sponsored some people who are at the polish border and looking after refugees. It is exhausting work but the thanks & hugs they are getting makes it all worthwhile. We feel humbled by the strength of the Ukrainians and Poland are doing an incredible job of looking after everyone. There are many nationality’s helping restores one belief in humans.

Jayne Thorburn ● 1617d

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Jayne Thorburn ● 1617d