Col. (Ret) Harry M Kemp

It is with much sadness that I have to report that Peter's grandfather, Col Harry M Kemp, passed away this week after a short illness. Thankfully Peter and his mother were forewarned a week ago and flew immediately to Texas and were able to spend several precious days with him.

I only met Grandfather a couple of times, but he was a very lovely man and just what I imagine a grandfather should be like (never having known mine). He was a quiet man but when he spoke it was with great thought and worth listening to. He taught me to understand and appreciate Gridiron, I'll always remember watching the Rose Bowl on TV with him and Peter when we visited in 1999.

Grandfather was an officer in the US military during World War II. He has written a book about his experiences. He ordered the evacuation of the town of Diekirch in Luxembourg, and this is commemorated in the National Military Museum in Diekirch which Peter and I visited on our trip to Europe in 2004. (See virtual museum tour Showroom 7). He also liberated the town of Colmar in France from the Germans. He has since been honoured by both the French and the Luxembourgers (?) for his actions.

Grandfather will be dearly missed by all, but especially by wife Margey, children Peggy, Dick and Buck, and grandchildren Peter, Richard, Mardie, Jessica, Morgan and Bryan.

Below is a picture of Grandfather with Peter, Richard and Mardie at the Alamo a couple of years ago.



-Megz