burial records in Walsall England

[carol8353]

At last Rootschat gets a mention 

http://www.walsalladvertiser.co.uk/Tears-John-meets-sister-knew/story-20970635-detail/story.html

Although the date is wrong in the article,Saturday was 12th April( a date Diane and her brother will never forget!)

Carol

[lizdb]

And you, Carol, were the kind lady that the article mentions, who helped her make the actual contact with John via Facebook etc.

So most of your hard work isn't on this thread, as once it moved into the realm of living people, you were liaising with Diane directly.

So extra recognition must go to Carol for going that extra mile (or several miles!) to achieve this great outcome.

[carol8353]

Thanks Liz 

[millymcb]

That's a lovely write-up in the Walsall Advertiser... Really moving. It brought a few tears to my eyes.

Milly  (feeling proud of my fellow Rootschatters) 

[dickensfan56]

Hi everyone.  Rootschat didn't make tv but it was in the newspaper and I think on the radio.  We had a wonderful time and it was so great finally meeting some of the people that made it happen.  Wish you could have all come to the party.  We had a great time.  We did go to our mum's old house and after we explained why we were there the people invited us in and we got to see the house.  They were lovely.  The house was wonderful.  I just dissolved in tears to see where she grew up.  I checked the Walsall book last night. Didn't find any relatives but the book was great.  Thank you for the lovely gift (and the map).  Everyone was so sweet.  Maybe more of you can join us for the next visit or come see us in the US.  Hugs to all and thank you once again.  Diane xxx

[dickensfan56]

Hi.  Are you ready for this?  We may be in a magazine next.  I gave each of the prior reporters a prepared statement and it had your chat names in it (those of you who gave me permission).  Wish they would have mentioned it.  Maybe the next one will catch it.  All of you certainly deserve the credit.  I'll let you know which magazine if it happens.  Best wishes, Diane

[weste]

Just seen the write up in tonight's express and star. At this rate you are both gonna be proper celebs rather than local interest stories!

[Jool]

Here's a link to the Express and Star article mentioned by weste

http://www.expressandstar.com/editors-picks/2014/05/10/brother-finally-finds-his-long-lost-sister/

[MargP]

Here is the link I hope this works

http://www.expressandstar.com/editors-picks/2014/05/10/brother-finally-finds-his-long-lost-sister/

Marg x