tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post115011907443973464..comments2024-01-31T03:27:57.254-06:00Comments on homo escapeons: Romeo Morningwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826410608415260786noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-91878514597046110632013-01-09T08:31:28.491-06:002013-01-09T08:31:28.491-06:00Hello! Im not sure if you will reply to this anyti...Hello! Im not sure if you will reply to this anytime soon, But i thought i would give it a go anyway!<br />Im currently doing a university project on tracing my own family history and i found out that Willy Coppens is a cousin of my grandfather too , so reading this made me realise that we must be related too? My side of the family moved to the uk , my dad still has the Coppens name and there always been a family joke referring to 'the Coppens nose' , i would appreciate it so much if you could get back to me on any information you found out about our family , and also we could figure out how we might be related (if we are) . I have to present an archive to my university on willy Coppens , so any information would be fab! <br />i will look forward to your reply! My email address is jessisteadman@gmail.com<br />Thank you ,<br />Jessi SteadmanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995343672526667526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156335631364152922006-08-23T07:20:00.000-05:002006-08-23T07:20:00.000-05:00The funniest one I have also helped give a Daughte...The funniest one I have also helped give a Daughter of the American Revolution a dose of acid reflux. She offhandedly mentions that, with my last name, I probably had no ancestors in the colonies. I replied that, yes, I did but he was repatriated with Cornwallis after Yorktown.<BR/><BR/>Other than that: four great uncles who fought in Europe in WW II (one who made a return engagement in Korea) and a father who enjoyed the 'charms' of the Cold War eastern Med in the 70's while an amphib sailor.Frontier Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891697493412161849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156317615817380562006-08-23T02:20:00.000-05:002006-08-23T02:20:00.000-05:00tnxx HE...awww ur dad died so young too? HUGGGGGGG...tnxx HE...awww ur dad died so young too? HUGGGGGGGGGGZ! He is indeed a great man cos he made U.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Pam tnxx n huggggggz!<BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156306270338365062006-08-22T23:11:00.000-05:002006-08-22T23:11:00.000-05:00awaiting,Excuse me..pales...WILSON PICKETT! Are yo...awaiting,<BR/>Excuse me..pales...<BR/>WILSON PICKETT! <BR/>Are you kidding me!<BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_pickett<BR/>that is soooo coooool.<BR/>For anyone who can't remember check out this incredible list of hits. <BR/>Way cool.<BR/><BR/>within,<BR/>What a horrible shocking story. <BR/>I am so glad that he didn't drop you. <BR/>That is so f*ckin'crazy...<BR/>and why did you love it? <BR/>I would have died of fright.<BR/><BR/>Your Dad was right. <BR/>I'd have killed him then and there and would have inadvertently spared your cousin's daughter from an unimaginable horror. <BR/><BR/>What a world we live in. I know that there are way too many sad stories like that out there. <BR/>Incomprehensible.Romeo Morningwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826410608415260786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156303715879773552006-08-22T22:28:00.000-05:002006-08-22T22:28:00.000-05:00I'm going to have to ask my mom and dad about this...I'm going to have to ask my mom and dad about this, but to my knowledge only my uncle fought in WWII.<BR/><BR/>He was in a tank unit and got most of his right leg blown off.<BR/><BR/>He returned to Canada, taught me how to shoot a gun and paid me to mow his lawn.<BR/><BR/>He was kind of a terror in some ways, weird...when I was about 9 he hung me out over the grizzly bear enclosure at the zoo. I loved it but my dad just about killed him.<BR/><BR/>We found out years later he had been sexually molesting his own son's daughter for years.<BR/><BR/>He was divorced by my aunt immediately and has been estranged from the family ever since.WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156302839444530632006-08-22T22:13:00.000-05:002006-08-22T22:13:00.000-05:00I wish I knew more about my ancestors. The only o...I wish I knew more about my ancestors. The only one of note is Wilson Pickett who was a black singer in the 60's...he was my grandmother's first cousin.<BR/><BR/>But he pales in comparision to this post!Divianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484640303658366940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156299691762155012006-08-22T21:21:00.000-05:002006-08-22T21:21:00.000-05:00aidan,LOL!I suppose that quite a few people down u...aidan,<BR/>LOL!<BR/>I suppose that quite a few people down under are the descendants of transplanted British subjects who were the recipients of free room and board in sunny Australia.<BR/>The hot lead guy must have been popular back in the day!<BR/><BR/>keshi,<BR/>A real HERO indeed. He sounds like a great person and you must be very proud. My Dad died when he was only 46. He was a gentle inquisitive man who I have missed every day since May 29th, 1980.<BR/>He is my hero too.<BR/>BIG HUGGZ keshiroo!<BR/><BR/>Michael,<BR/>Don't be silly. I love Mexicans and their country and they aren't Grey they are a beautiful shade of Chocolaty Taupe...which is what I am...at least parts of me are... at this time of year anyway.<BR/><BR/>mistipurple,<BR/>Willy is winking back!<BR/><BR/>Hi pamela,<BR/>The trouble with shaking the family tree is that you usually get a lot of NUTS! I am not going to push my luck.<BR/><BR/>Samuru999,<BR/>You are preachin' to the choir sister! Make a wish.....<BR/><BR/>Cream,<BR/>Nice to hear from you.<BR/>Wow I bet that He has some amazing stories and probably more than his share of memories that he doesn't want to remember. 85! Wish him a happy birthday.<BR/><BR/>carmenzta,<BR/>I certainly do know who your hero is and I hope that your handsome son comes home safe and sound...and soon!Romeo Morningwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826410608415260786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156284667905783892006-08-22T17:11:00.000-05:002006-08-22T17:11:00.000-05:00Heavy E, Interesting post. You all know the member...Heavy E, Interesting post. You all know the member of my family who is a war hero, to me anyway.<BR/><BR/>Keshi, of course he will always be your hero. He must have been a wonderful man.<BR/><BR/>My ancestors consist mostly of starving Canary Islanders who went to Cuba because at least there was plenty of free fruit there growing on trees! My grandfather on my mom's side was a lieutenant in the army but in Cuba mainly we just fought each other.Carmenztahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11766983162057446234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156246997472632172006-08-22T06:43:00.000-05:002006-08-22T06:43:00.000-05:00Thanks for this fantastic story, H.E...Many in my ...Thanks for this fantastic story, H.E...<BR/>Many in my family fought the French during the Algerian war. 1954-1962 until we gained independence. <BR/>My father is my hero having survived concentration camps at the edge of the Sahara and exile during most of that war. <BR/>He's 85 on Friday!Creamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264967879848688968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156233968789645282006-08-22T03:06:00.000-05:002006-08-22T03:06:00.000-05:00HENothing could make me happier if we never have t...HE<BR/>Nothing could make me happier if we never have to talk of war again!<BR/>War really does suck!<BR/><BR/>And, Keshi, so sad for you hun....<BR/>about your dad and your uncles!<BR/>To lose your dad at such a young age is so hard... only 44... sad!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156225226712753792006-08-22T00:40:00.000-05:002006-08-22T00:40:00.000-05:00Keshhi, that's so sad. HE, what a great story. I...Keshhi, that's so sad. <BR/><BR/>HE, what a great story. I love shaking the old family tree to see what falls out. It's great when there are colorful ancestors with interesting antics to learn about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689972441910256724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156223092482393772006-08-22T00:04:00.000-05:002006-08-22T00:04:00.000-05:00saying hi... to your willy?saying hi... to your willy?mistipurplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02483567261600728148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156210891653089852006-08-21T20:41:00.000-05:002006-08-21T20:41:00.000-05:00Are you suggesting my parents were illegal ALIENS?...Are you suggesting my parents were illegal ALIENS? Now look, just because New Mexico is near the border is no reason to cast aspersions! I do get so wistful when I star gaze, tho..........Alex Pendragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877845166621794334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156203551880614912006-08-21T18:39:00.000-05:002006-08-21T18:39:00.000-05:00wow u've got war-heroes connected to ya? cool :) I...wow u've got war-heroes connected to ya? cool :) Im glad it wasnt Hitler tho!<BR/><BR/>My only hero is my dad...he was a senior Police Officer and one who did his duty without seeking anything in return. He was a very fair and kind man. He died at just 44 while at service. To me he's the HERO always.<BR/><BR/>And I must mention 2 of my close uncles who also worked in the Police died brutal deaths in the Sri Lankan govt vs LTTE war.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156194527982461222006-08-21T16:08:00.000-05:002006-08-21T16:08:00.000-05:00Your family IS famous for producing you.H.E. - Aww...<I>Your family IS famous for producing you.</I><BR/><BR/>H.E. - Awww...That's sweet of you to say. <BR/><BR/>My family history is documented to nine generations back, I think now, and it's fascinating to read about, as I get tidbits from one of my aunties who is doing the research.TiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764953157742258902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156193375071955092006-08-21T15:49:00.000-05:002006-08-21T15:49:00.000-05:00anna,Your grandfathers were lucky then to have esc...anna,<BR/>Your grandfathers were lucky then to have escaped the Wars. I have always wondered how far back I could trace my genes..I know that I (and everyone else on the planet)can start with Mitochondrial Eve in Africa and I can go back to Europe for a couple of generattions. I would like to try one of those geneology sites but they could just make up stuff and I would never know the difference.<BR/>Some trust issues there.<BR/><BR/>tidalgrrrl,<BR/>Your family IS famous for producing you. You are lucky to have such a rich gene pool. The Ojibwa path would be fascinating to learn about. <BR/><BR/>The details of your Jewish ancestors might be documented. <BR/>The tragedy of the ethnic cleansing would be gut wrenching but incredibly worthwhile... <BR/>many Jews, both underground and enlisted, fought fiercely against the Nazis. <BR/><BR/>It is hard to believe how quickly people forget how easily a nation can get swept away in a tidal wave of hatred and bigotry. Every generation seems to get involved in another war. It is pathetic but there always seems to be someone or some group, somewhere, trying to eliminate their neighbours.<BR/><BR/>always.Romeo Morningwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826410608415260786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156189624473714932006-08-21T14:47:00.000-05:002006-08-21T14:47:00.000-05:00My family have been fighting in one war or another...My family have been fighting in one war or another for hundreds of years. Some were Ojibwa in Canada, who fought and lost the war against the whites and got sent to White Earth Reservation. Others fought in WW2 on the side of the...oh wait, they were Jewish and got gassed. No fighting there, just dying. Some escaped to various places, and there are lots of us around now. My father, as well as many uncles, fought in Vietnam. <BR/>I don't think my family is famous for much, except my paternal grandfather was the first person in history to use a gas-powered saw to cut down a tree in California. <BR/>/eeek - it was a redwood, too. We're not too proud of that one. <BR/><BR/>So to sum up what we've learned today: <BR/>My family history is as varied as they come and is filled with as many races, colors, and creeds as one could imagine. <BR/>No one did anything worthwhile. <BR/><BR/>Heh.TiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764953157742258902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156173596551084032006-08-21T10:19:00.000-05:002006-08-21T10:19:00.000-05:00I don't think there are any warriors in my family ...I don't think there are any warriors in my family - at least none that I know of. My grandfathers were too young to be in WWI and too old to be in WWII. Sadly, I don't know all that much about family history beyond my grandparents.annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528972018222777551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156140224159844772006-08-21T01:03:00.000-05:002006-08-21T01:03:00.000-05:00brian,LOL yes my goodladywife said that her father...brian,<BR/>LOL yes my goodladywife said that her father chopped a few trees down too.<BR/><BR/>anhydroxousblogger,<BR/>Well there is another Belgian connection..hmmm. Indeed most heroes go undetected in this world.<BR/><BR/>miz bohemia,<BR/>I am always amazed when I hear of how those stoic captains risk going into that cold unforgiving sea. What a price to pay for bearing such responsibility. <BR/><BR/>It is so sad to hear about all of these men who had to endure fighting in a war. <BR/><BR/>samuru999,<BR/>I wish that someday, somewhere down the line, we will never have to talk about war at all. Grandparents could live long wonderful lives doting on their grandchildren.<BR/><BR/>within,<BR/>Your astute observation referring to my predilection of lodging myself on top of balloons is correct.<BR/>You can't beat German Engineering!<BR/><BR/>darius,<BR/>Not that there is anything wrong with trapping beaver but I suspect that your family owes a debt of gratitude to St. Hubbins the patron saint of quality footwear.<BR/><BR/>the michael,<BR/>doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo...<BR/>Let me guess..you are about three feet tall with huge black almond shaped eyes and a greyish complexion?Romeo Morningwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826410608415260786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156128438562543212006-08-20T21:47:00.000-05:002006-08-20T21:47:00.000-05:00I don't have a family tree. It's more like a twig...I don't have a family tree. It's more like a twig. So if any ancestor of mine did anything heroic, it's news to me. <BR/><BR/>Considering the genes I was handed, my lineage probably started somewhere around Rosewell, New Mexico.Alex Pendragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877845166621794334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156104020862975482006-08-20T15:00:00.000-05:002006-08-20T15:00:00.000-05:00Gosh...I think my ancestors moved from Quebec to t...Gosh...<BR/><BR/>I think my ancestors moved from Quebec to the US just because they thought working in shoe shops was a better way of life than beaver trapping. Before they had time to realize this might have been a mistake, they'd had kids, rented apartments, learned the language, etc.<BR/><BR/>At least this is the lore that has been handed down to me.Dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09456843848141315800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156091734380605192006-08-20T11:35:00.000-05:002006-08-20T11:35:00.000-05:00WE all agree your Willy was quite the guy. Note th...WE all agree your Willy was quite the guy. Note the past tense.<BR/><BR/>You've accidentally lodged your own self on top of balloons too, as I recall.<BR/><BR/>Must run in the family.WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156086413789819632006-08-20T10:06:00.000-05:002006-08-20T10:06:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing that wonderful story!A true her...Thanks for sharing that wonderful story!<BR/>A true hero!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433759763753850718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156059577006528472006-08-20T02:39:00.000-05:002006-08-20T02:39:00.000-05:00I loved this story and these facts about your ance...I loved this story and these facts about your ancestors HE...<BR/><BR/>Actually yeah, my greatgrandfather was Icelandic and fought in World War I... his ship was sinking and he waited until everyone attempted to leave, as the captain must be the last to leave... he died.<BR/><BR/>There is a memorial in Copenhaguen up for those who died in World War I and his name is on it... Olaffur Sigurdsson.Miz BoheMiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684634451330079565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22457519.post-1156051092100031682006-08-20T00:18:00.000-05:002006-08-20T00:18:00.000-05:00Hmm, my grandfather faught for Canada in WWII. He ...Hmm, my grandfather faught for Canada in WWII. He was a sergent. He was posted in Belgium I believe. <BR/><BR/>We won't find his name in the history books, but a hero none the less.AnonymousBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621444033633839453noreply@blogger.com