Just imagine being 30 years old, living around the end of the 1930s and needing to disguise yourself (numerous times) to get back “home” from Occupied France.
That’s right: my Uncle Aime lived to tell his story to The Boston Globe in an exclusive 5 part series back in 1941*. You see, Father Romeo Trahan (my Uncle Romeo) was his nephew, and over the years his story was told over-and-over about how he escaped from Germany. And yet, the story was just ours, unknown to the world. But today, this may be just the vehicle to get the word out… again, as Father Aime Trahan’s 30th death anniversary is just around the corner.
History lives in your family. It’s just a matter of uncovering and sharing the stories to make it come alive once more.
*I’m willing to give copies to interested members.
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This story was shared with us by Ceal (Trahan) Moran, member #444, in our free semi-annual member publication from the Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society, LINKS. To receive more stories like this, as well as a wealth of information on genealogies, histories, documents, research, found photos, maps, and charts, join us!
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