Canadian War Museum oral history project examines war’s aftermath
Bennett said her pride in serving influenced her life following the war, and that is one of the reasons why she participated in the project.
“Things did change,” she said. “People began to notice that we were somebody and had done something. To me, it was the highlight of my whole life.” Back home after the war, he and his wife started a family, but Reid said his father was distant and refused to talk about his experiences. Eventually, he abandoned his family.He said despite the trauma that caused, both he and his brother strove to lead happy and productive lives.“There is a resounding impact that goes down at least one generation and I would think two,” Reid said. “You have to accept it and go on.
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