I studied film at Swinburne University in Melbourne with a passionate desire to make documentary films. I have worked in the multimedia industry as a web designer for a number of years and have a creative arts background with a strong history influence. I was born in Samoa, adopted when I was a couple of weeks old and my father is English, my mother is Australian (Scottish ancestry on both sides). I enjoy the mixed diversity of my family background and this has nurtured my love of cultures and people.

I have always felt a strong connection with history as my father is a history teacher and both he and my mother have worked extensively on researching our family tree. My grandfather on my Samoan side was a well respected tulafale (talking chief) and it was one of many of his roles, to know the family history. So as you can see, a passion for history runs in the family. My Canadian partner (of English/Scottish and Bahamian background) and I have two children and another son on the way. Together we are Team K.O.A.L.A (L - for Lorenzo and all our initials combined).

I came to build this site as my Australian grandfather (F/L HR Longmuir RAAF) flew with 59 Sqn and from my mother I gained the encouragement to build this site. My grandfather on my fathers side was a prison warden during WW2 and one of his brothers served with the British infantry and was involved in the liberation of Europe. Various members of the family enlisted during the Great War.. Including my great grandfather who became a Light Horseman but fortunately, the Armistace was signed whilst he was on his way over.