In the late 1970s in New York City, I volunteered to visit a homebound elderly person. That is how I met Daisy Campbell. At our very first meeting, Daisy told me her life's story. At that time, the BBC series Upstairs Downstairs was being broadcast here. Daisy told me that her story was just like that of Rose, the parlor maid. Like Rose, Daisy had worked in domestic service in London and like Rose, her fiancé was killed in World War I. Though more than 60 years had passed, Daisy’s eyes filled with tears as she told me, “He was the only man I ever loved.” Daisy was an extraordinary woman and a great friend. She would be happy to know that Walt’s and her sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Valerie Thaler