Posts by Mios33

Good evening,

My father remembers Monsieur Lemenn very well, and so do I, having been in his care!!! Big scares stay in your memory... He was a very nice man and a good dentist (luckily, since he was the only one for miles around), or so he told me. He also thinks he remembers you—he’s currently digging through his memories (he kept a daily journal). As for sailing, the president was indeed the commander you mentioned, but he doesn’t recall the name of the Fleet Captain right now (maybe Lachaud), whose son teamed up with Monsieur Boutefroid’s son. They were later replaced by Monsieur Lebechec and Monsieur Damour. Best regards, Michel

Hi Yannick,

What a pleasant surprise!!! I’m Michel Boireau, and I’ve always kept the best memories of our battles on the CSMI Vauriens at Ivato, as well as the water fights with Nadine in the lake to see who’d have to stay on the pedalo. Francis and I had a long chat last night, and the emotion was really there. I felt like I was still that kid from the 60s... You can reach me privately to exchange phone numbers. Best,

Bonjour,

Je demande à mon père Boireau Jean Pierre qui était infirmier à la BA 181 en 1961/62/63 si il à des élements sur cette personne. Cdt Michel Boireau

Hello,

I attended the Aporaha summer camp in 61/62/63, where we followed my father, Jean Pierre Boireau, who, as a nurse at BA 181, was detached every year for one month to Nosy Be. So many wonderful memories from that time—pirogue trips to the islet across from us with one of Monsieur Emile’s sons, fishing trips, the "young people’s table," island visits, and more. I’ve kept a few names in my memory from the different groups: Bouvier, Breton, Caillé, Galland, Lebechec, Damour, Gregoire, Matignié (apologies for the spelling), and others. By chance, about ten years ago, I found my father’s big album (he’s 84 and still with us). It’s full of sunny photos, laughter, and joy. If I could reconnect with the Breton family (children Yannick and Nadine, I think) and the Damour family (Joëlle, with whom we won quite a few junior cups on Lake Ambohiboa?), what a joy that would be.

I’m actively preparing a trip to the Big Island and the Small Island for January 2010, if my medical team gives me the green light—I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy for four years now.

With or without this trip... know that life has been beautiful and rich, and a big thank you to all of you for contributing to making it so. Michel Boireau "No matter what they say, as long as I can say it, my greatest love story is You." Barbara

Bonjour,

Mon père était infirmier à la BA 181 dans les années 61/62/63. Son nom Boireau Jean Pierre, il a 84 ans bon pied bon oeil et réside à Sauvagnon 64. Michel Boireau