re: #246 HappyWarrior

It really felt like a personal window to the pre Depression era closed when my Dad’s mom died. She was born in 1912 and my grandparents were middle school sweethearts. I know that’s different than what you’re talking about but it’s definitely tough seeing people who so defined your experience pass on. I’m only 32 so I’m sure I’ll be here as the boomers pass on.

Same here when my last great-grandmother died in 1993. She was born in 1896.

I have a bit of WW2 connexion with my mother, but she was a small child when that war was on.