[blackdog]

My uncle was from Estonia. He fled in the late 40's. Horrible story. He was the only member of his family to survive the revolution. He married my aunt in 1964. He was the most self reliant, creative artisan, master of everything he decided to undertake, practical minimalist, and gentle 6'6" giant I ever met!

He passed away about ten years ago. One of his life's highlights was returning to Estonia to visit in 2003. He would wake up from sleep in panic attacks and sweats that were horrible. His entire family was lined up in front of their estate barn and shot by the communists. He was hiding nearby in a pile of brush at his parents instruction.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

May he RIP. Thanks for sharing his story.

[VRW Conspirator]

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[elhombrelibre]

The cruelty that the communists inflicted on the people of Eastern Europe has still not been understood by many people outside of that area. Surprisingly, some even advocate a return to tyranny and the Russian Empire as some how a step forward. Chocking freedom is not the answer. Your Uncle would be proud of how Estonia looks and operates today.