Old Uncle Albert - Remembrance.

Very poignant, Lewis. My grandfather was in the battle of the Somme, he never spoke about it. I can remember as a child asking him once and all he said was it was muddy and wet. So sad.

It's a lovely tribute to your Uncle Albert Lewis, I like the shadow in the background, it's very moving 😃

A wonderful tribute Lew, and a lovely illustration.

Love the two images Lewis. Uncle Arthur and his shadow of memories, a tribute to him, and all who gave up so much unselfishly.

A very moving tribute Lewis.

A heart rending tribute to your dear Uncle Albert and dare I say to the thousands of brave young men who were irrevocably damaged fighting the 'War to end all Wars.' It's especially significant with the hundredth anniversary of the armistice so near, extremely moving Lewis.

Clever memory Lew...you have done him proud.

A lovely illustration , Lewis, very sensitively done.

Thanks to everybody for your comments, most of us will share similar memories. Ellen, you are right about these veterans reluctance to speak of the war... Old Uncle Albert only spoke of the pet rat (Kaiser Bill), even as kids we were a bit suspicious of these tales. Mr Father who fought in France and Belgium in WW2 was exactly the same, he would shrug questions off. While he was away, Mum had two houses flattened in the Blitz. She came out of the air-raid shelters to find all she had left in the world was what she was carrying. Our parents had it tough back then...but I was too young to know and had a wonderful childhood. Sad thoughts, but they shouldn't be forgotten.

Lovely idea and beautifully done Lewis. Nothing good ever came of war. My dad was a full time regular till World War II ended and died at 52 never having fully recovered from Dunkirk. I was six when the war ended and can remember being in air-raid shelters with those horrible gas masks. It's really good you remember the person, you uncle, and not the time. Nice work.

Poignant and a beautiful tribute to so very many, from both sides, I echo everyone's comments here.

Beautifully sensitive. So much behind those eyes. Just as well they didn't reveal all.

What a wonderful painting Lewis, and a great idea to paint his young self in the background. Very sensitive.

Excellent Lewis and the shadow is as said very poignant.

Another Winner! I think i would like to have known this man.

Beautifully rendered Lewis, clever work with the shadow.

Wonderful man Lew, so sad all those young men suffered so much. A great painting.

Great idea for this painting Lewis. Love it.