There are very many reasons for memorials, and just one of which really is that we don't forget the people who died, their families, and the actions in which so many were so brave.
At the same time, these events are a long way away now, almost a human lifetime. But the close personal connections are always there, even if we don't yet know it. Very few families here were untouched.
It's even happened to me. When we began the DWMP I knew of three great uncles who had died in the Great War. I've now discovered thirteen family members killed in both wars, and know a lot about what others did then, from their service to snippets like my granddad having borne coffins for his workmates killed in shelling.
For Helen, I'm sorry your grandmother lost her brother, but happy for you that you've been able to discover more - and Barry too with his own links to his family!
Simon has some photos - I'll ask him to lob me a couple over, for posting
