Idirr,
I was moved by your story, and I hope it will ease your father's grief to know that the baby Matt never knew grew up to be a fine man, who went on to father many wonderful and successful children and grandchildren. Matt met Doris Hurley when she was a student at Seaboard HS in North Carolina. She now lives in good health in nearby Jackson.
I know, because Matt IV is my brother. Doris remarried to Angus McKellar, a navy veteran, after the war; and had two more sons. Matt now stays pretty busy managing his ancestral farm called "Verona" in Northampton County NC; and golfing in Myrtle Beach SC, where he now has a second home.
I'm going to print this thread and give it to Matt and Mom for christmas, and I'm sure they will be pleased. Thank you and your Dad so much for remembering and caring.
Benjie Mckellar
Last edited by bbmck; 18th Nov 2008 at 00:45.