Leopold Cann
Laguna Hills, California
Leopold CannLaguna Hills, California |
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Most of Leo's relatives fled from the pogroms in Russia to America. One cousin was a staff officer under General McArthur, another a staff officer in the Korean War. Leo was born in Glamorgan, Wales on May 15th, 1919. He emigrated to America with his family, in 1953 and became a citizen in 1959. He was educated at the University of Bristol, and also joined 501 Fighter Squadron in 1938. When World War 2 opened in September, 1939, Leo volunteered for service in France. Richard Dimbleby made a documentary of him, which was shown in his local town. The Headmaster gave the students holiday, and Leo became the most popular man in town! He served in the RAF in France, the Middle East, Greece and Italy, mainly fighting the Africa Corps. He won many military awards. He did graduate studies at University of California (Irvine) the Technion, Israel, and Sussex. He was a weather forecaster, and an electrochemist. He also served as a pilot in the American Civil Air Patrol. President of Chemtron Corporation, Los Angeles, and Le Cann Engineering, and Metpol in Anaheim. He retired to Leisure World in about 1974. |
Lullabye WaltzThe setting sun throws scarlet rays.The day tiptoes away. The green claked hills draw purple veils. The flowers stay their stay. Peacefully sleep, my baby sweet. Fly to the land of dreams. Fairies murmur, sleepy head, With voices sweet and low. Silvery moonbeams light your way Through the dusky velvet skies. Afloat like a cloud in the lovely blue Rocked in a lullabye Rocked in a lullabye |
PeaceFrom the Syrian Heightsto the Dead sea depths Soldiers and Pilgrims are praying If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget her cunning How I love this Land with its golden sands And the sweep of the Carmel range, But my heart loves best my father's quest Jerusalem above the plain. Her hills sparkle in the sunshine. My heart overflows with joy. Peace and goodwill to all people with a blessing Roses bloom and blend their perfume soft caressing Turn my deserts into vineyards Let my mercy fall like rain. Build my Temple, build my Temple high, Oh Zion, For this land is Mine, For this land is Mine. |
Caribbean HoneymoonOut of the blue surge good thoughts of youLong have we been parted, I am ever true. sky and sea murmur thrills to me. Soon I'll meet my lover, far across the sea. Dream of palm fronds waving in the sunshine, Air as sweet and pure as sparkling wine, Crystal waters foam before our passage To our Caribbean Honeymoon. Sailing from the grey Atlantic ocean, Where and when we haven't a care of notion, All my hopes come true in you, my precious darling, Shining rainbow mists our veil to paradise. Sapphire seas and soft pink-tinged dawning Enfold our dreams upon this magic morning. Oh, that we could sail on thus forever On our Caribbean Honeymoon. |