Hello tigrooter, I haven't seen all of Band of Brothers, however, I do know what you are talking of when you spoke of the things that your grandfather spoke of. My parents grew up as teenagers in an occupied country during World War II. My dad still holds certain things against those occupiers. When my kids were young they would often ask me why grandpa felt as he did. It was very difficult for them to understand as they haven't and hopefully won't have to live through some of the sorts of things that their grandpa and grandma did. Unfortunately, we currently have a generation of upcoming grandpas and grandmas who will likely relay similar stories to their kids in the future as yours did. Unfortunate and sometimes necessary, war and conflict will likely continue to test all of us in various manners and leave lasting impressions on us of both good and bad. I have always known that I would never fully understand the thoughts and feelings of anyone who has experienced things such as my folks or your grandfather, yet, hopefully I have enough of an understanding to appreciate their sacrifices and to learn from and appreciate them as individuals. I would venture to say that the day that you spent with your grandfather has had a substantial impact on you and as tragic as it may have seemed it has also given you a new appreciation for your family's heritage and contribution to the great country that we live in. Thank you for sharing that, reading your story brought me to consider and ponder many of the things that my folks and other family members have shared with me over the years. Best regards, Allan