SGT. Duncan Ferguson.....

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Fiona that is such a touching story and your painting does him proud. Well done.

Posted by Carol Hitchman on Fri 09 Nov 17:43:54

A lovely tribute, Fiona.

Posted by Margaret Nisbet on Fri 09 Nov 17:52:18

What a fine story, and a painting to match.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Fri 09 Nov 18:07:21

One of the best and most moving stories I've ever read, Fiona. Your painting is such an appropriate tribute. Wonderful poppy with a sombre and penetrating background, beautifully understated. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Fri 09 Nov 18:53:22

Carol, Margaret, Lewis....thank you. My grandfather and father were in W1and W11 and I have their medals but the medal belonging to SGT Ferguson is a treasure.....it was picked up for a few pounds from some flea market and that makes me sad. On the morning of my birthday, the day he was killed, I think of him.....so as long as I keep having birthdays, someone will remember him!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 09 Nov 19:06:27

Totally moving and lovely Fiona, and very appropriate for the time.

Posted by Jim Morris on Fri 09 Nov 19:06:29

Thank you Brian and Jim, for your touching and thoughtful comments. Some may say a strange gift for a birthday present but the giver knew it would be treated with respect, reverence and most importantly, remembrance.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 09 Nov 19:44:07

Nice one Fiona, very touching story.

Posted by Chris Glassonbury on Fri 09 Nov 20:51:19

Lovely

Posted by Rachel Owen on Fri 09 Nov 22:11:16

Such a moving story and a beautiful little painting to remember them all. Thank you Fiona.

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Fri 09 Nov 23:00:13

Truly touching. This just confirms my opinion of your kind and compassionate nature amongst other lovely ones I can't confirm as I haven't met you in person.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Sat 10 Nov 08:40:00

This is so striking and full of feeling. Wonderful tribute Fiona.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sat 10 Nov 09:40:31

Such a moving sentiment Fiona and a lovely back story. Such a sad tale that the medal was found in a market.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Sat 10 Nov 10:20:01

Chris, Rachel, Satu, Gudrun, Carole, Margaret......thank you all very much for your kind and thoughtful comments. I feel privileged to honour Duncan and the rest, more than once a year.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 10 Nov 11:04:05

What a touching and thought provoking birthday present to receive Fiona and such a lovely way to honour him and everyone else who lost their lives with this lovely painting.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Sat 10 Nov 11:17:05

Lovely Fiona, nicely portrayed. I'll put my second tribute on in the morning.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Sat 10 Nov 13:48:56

Many thanks Val and Alan. I’ll look out for it Alan!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 10 Nov 14:44:16

Well done Fiona,a lovely painting ,thank you for sharing your story with us. We will never forget those young soldiers who fought for our freedom.

Posted by Annick Whitcombe on Sat 10 Nov 19:49:42

How sad and yet how lovely of you to remember Duncan Ferguson in this way.

Posted by Louise Naimian on Sat 10 Nov 19:55:30

Thank you Annick and Louise.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 10 Nov 20:42:24

Hang on Studio Wall

09/11/2018

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.......8th BTN. Black Watch. Born and enlisted Greenock, K.I.A. France 14/07/1916 High Wood, Somme. Duncan Ferguson is a stranger to me, I was given his service medal for a birthday present many years ago, he was killed in action on my birth date, that is the only link Duncan and I have. But I have his medal framed and it stands on my desk and every time I touch it I remember him and all the other strangers that gave their lives........

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