Moving to a country as far from the memories of his past as a plane could take him, David 'Dickie' Groenteman made a fresh start with his family on Australian shores.
It's here that Dickie harnessed his passion for his beloved ice hockey to literally build a sporting legacy across the nation and abroad with his own hands.
Now as the 99-year-old faces his final battle against a slow and silent killer, he imparts powerful wisdom that we could all learn a lot from.
If you’d like to see photos and hear more about Dickie and all of the character’s that played a role in his incredible life story follow Stories Told on Instagram and Facebook @storiestoldau.
If you recognise any of the names of key characters from these tales or are a relative of one of them, Dickie and his family would love to hear from you so get in touch with me via email - mac@storiestold.com.au.
Audio credits:
Twee Ogen Zo Blauw - Willy Derby (1935)
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Countdown by Alexander Nakarada
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4865-countdown
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Inspiring Teaser by Rafael Krux
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5672-inspiring-teaser
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Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/
Cinematic Emotional Success by MusicLFiles
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Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
Hold On - Myuu thedarkpiano.com
Prey (reprise) - Myuu thedarkpiano.com
Heartfelt Tears by MusicLFiles
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Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles
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