Arctic Dude Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 What an amazing story @cmbarton...thanks so much for sharing such a personally meaningful and heartwarming experience!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David88 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Congratulations! What a fantastic post, certainly cheered me up after a rubbish day. As others have said, the resemblance is remarkable! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myron Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I wish you all the best !Greetings from GreeceSent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Lady Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 This has really made my day Congratulations on finding your family and what an amazing adventure learning all about them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllyBond Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 That is an awesome story 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeFOH Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 A truly wonderful thing. Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanaux Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Truly wonderful story. Enjoy your family! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squarehead Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 A couple of days ago I took the plunge and ordered a kit.Now I just have to wait for it and then to submit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squarehead Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 The results(well,I got them 3 weeks ago)are in and what a shock.Despite the fact that my biological father belonged to the "Bad Boy Club,namely the SS)" there is no German in my DNA.According to that I'm to almost 40% Scandinavian,almost 23% Italian(that could explain the rotten temper I used to have),almost 13% Eastern European,almost 13% Irish,Scottish and Welsh and 12 1/2% Baltic.What a combination.No close relative in there but close to 2000 3rd to 5th cousins.Almost 1000 live in the U.S.A and the rest all over the world.Oh well that how it goes, I'm a mutt and I have had no saying over what I want to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 How blessed indeed. Prayers for celebration, love and healing along with new beginnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Puffer Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 A heartening story for sure. Glad you found him and other family and that they were receptive toward you. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Squarehead said: Despite the fact that my biological father belonged to the "Bad Boy Club,namely the SS)" there is no German in my DNA.According to that I'm to almost 40% Scandinavian,almost 23% Italian(that could explain the rotten temper I used to have),almost 13% Eastern European,almost 13% Irish,Scottish and Welsh and 12 1/2% Baltic. During WWII, the waffen ss included non-German conscripts and volunteers from mainly occupied countries. Many volunteers joined (in part) to fight against the Russians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guideright Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Just an awesome story! I celebrate your good fortune and incredible perspective through this. Enjoy the rest of the journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpm32 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 37 minutes ago, Colt45 said: During WWII, the waffen ss included non-German conscripts and volunteers from mainly occupied countries. Many volunteers joined (in part) to fight against the Russians. The Allies declared the Waffen-SS to be a criminal organization, but specifically exempted conscripted soldiers and the Baltic Waffen-SS from this stigma. In fact, a lot of the Latvians were allowed to move to the United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbarton Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 A little bit of an update to this story ... last weekend I flew from Dallas to Seattle to meet my father in person for the first time. We’ve spoken two or three times a week since finding him, but seeing him in person was a whole new bunch of emotions! We look and sound exactly alike, and have the same laugh among other mannerisms. I also met two of my five siblings, both younger sisters. One of my sisters had a five-year-old daughter who really connected with me immediately as you can tell from the pictures. It was an incredible weekend ... one of the best in my life. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 That's Awesome CM! Y'all do have the same eyes, nose and smile! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I am really happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40 Palms Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 What a wonderful story with a very happy ending! Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Karl Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Ahhh this story is pure happiness man! The world needs more of this!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JY0 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 This made my day, how wonderful for you and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPORTER Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Fabulous story. Wishing you all the best on your new journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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