Sobering to think that half a century ago we were in a strange land (where we were hated by everyone), and today, at least in my case (I’ve been soooo lucky), I can experience Christmas surrounded by my loving wife, children and grandchildren. Many of our brothers in arms were not so lucky. Remembering them this Christmas and thanking the good Lord that, although old, I’m here and not there. Those of us who survived and were not maimed (mentally or physically) are indeed lucky men and women.