Subdeacon Joe Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 A MOMENT OF PEACE !!!! This photo, taken on February 1, 1944, at a farm in Acciarella, Italy, shows a beautiful moment....when the war seemed so far away. On that day, PFC Frederick "Fred" Gonsalves (Barnstable County, Massachusetts) was having a little rest after confronting German forces and coming under heavy fire. That's when a little Italian girl and one of her dogs approached this American hero and sat right beside him. Together, they enjoyed a moment of peace, and briefly forgot the chaos and devastation that surrounded them. Fred survived the rest of the war, returned to Massachusetts, and was welcomed by his beloved wife Phyllis. Together, they raised six children (three boys and three girls) and had a wonderful life. Fred passed away on November 7, 1991, and is now resting in peace at Island Pond Cemetery in Harwich, Massachusetts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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