Retelling life's story, ancestry and all Losing a father young, meant standing up tall Going to school, from the age of just six Now living in Antwerp, the war in his midst After two nights of bombing The announcement was made To leave Antwerp, only France would be safe Destination was Roeselare, Sal cycled the whole way Sal's Mother and Sister, however, would stay The journey was fraught, sky bombers dived down Machine guns pounding, thousands on the ground ... Discover Papa Solly's life journey through his insightful telling memoire, and unique WWII diary and unifying poem. Sal's diary was lost to his family for over 75 years with no knowledge of its existence. Unearthed in a completely chance discovery, fully translated and brought together with his memoire, to create an altogether fascinating read. Ode to Sal Aim For The Top WWII Diary Truly a life well lived