You've heard a lot about us. Now we want to hear about you.
Rose Pranger
Covington, KY
I am really interested in Art.I am a student doing a report on him.Please E-MAil back.
ALEX
Addison, IL. USA - Monday, March 13, 2000 at 14:38:28 (EST)
My WWII hero was Robert A. Bessler my father. I was born on June 20th 1943 and my dad spent the first 3 years of my life fighting for my country. He was Army in the 83 Division. I have all of his letters to home.
Barbara Warburton <bwarburt@one.net>
Lawrenceburg, In USA - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 22:49:16 (EST)
I was deeply touched and impressed by your gentle, loving tribute to Pvt. Art. The production values of your website created the illusion that you were letting me sift through a treasure trove in your attic. Well done. I have started an internet project on the contributions of the men in my family, beginning with my uncle, Pilot Officer Ronald Mang, who was shot down in the early days of Operation Husky over Messina [ http://www.cam.org/~plmang ]. Letters and artifacts are surfacing as I put the word out, but I regret I waited to so long to begin. Thanks again for this important work.
PL Mang <plmang@cam.org>
Montreal, QC Canada - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 09:39:57 (EST)
DIRECTOR,
FLORIDA WAR MUSEUM FOUNDATION, INC. NONPROFIT
"DALE MABRY ARMY AIRFIELD - MEMORIAL PARK MUSEUM PROJECT
This is the type thing we need to preserve for future generations!
DWIGHT G. ANGEL <guns@tdo.infi.net>
TALLAHASSEE, FLA USA - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 21:56:14 (EST)
Interesting website
Norma Jean Byron <njbyron@aol.com>
Alexandria, VA USA - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 09:59:14 (EST)
I FEEL VERY DEEPLY SORRY ABOUT WWII.
sheena johnson
decatur, GA USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 13:46:40 (EST)
WE are studying WWII in school and found this sight.
joseph wallace
Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 13:45:18 (EST)
I am 13 yers old and I am at Avondale Elementary
rosa rainey
Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 13:44:04 (EST)
Thanks for the eye-opener.
Celia <BOO TIGGER 30 @AOL.COM>
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 20:35:30 (EST)
I like this web site because my grandfather was in WW2 but I didn't get to talk to him about the war
karen williams <ghostly_figure@excite.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 20:33:27 (EST)
I want to see more pictures
Ashley adamic
columbus, NC USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 16:52:32 (EST)
I'm doing a project for my 8th grade social science class and i'm reporting on Private Art Pranger. I need to know when Private Art Pranger was born, where he was born, type of childhood he had, type of education he had, jobs he had, what major battles he was in (besides WW2), Medals of Honar (if any), and what he did after the war. I would be very grateful if you could E-Mail me these facts.
Yours Truly,
Joey Salinas
Joey <BooMonkey123@aol.com>
addison, il USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 14:09:36 (EST)
Great website!
Evelyn Lelis <swtpi783@aol.com>
addison, il USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 12:54:27 (EST)
nice site - ceck out ours. www.artissage.com
artissage.com <info@artissage.com>
Berlin, Germany - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 11:28:33 (EST)
WOW!! It took me a little over 11 hours, but I just finished reading the letters to and from PVT Art. I read every one of them. It makes me glad that my mother saved all of the letters that I sent to her while I was in the Army. I just wish that I saved my letters! I am 33 years old, and I have always had a special place in my heart for your generation. The sacrifice that was made by all of you will never be forgotten. I, for one, will always be thankful that I am given the opportunity to pursue my own goals and live in the land that I do. If it wasn't for the courage and commitment of the men and women of your generation,this would not be possible.
I thank you PFC Art, and Rose, for sharing something special with your fellow Americans.
William A. Mendoza <BDozer66@yahoo.com>
Lancaster, CA USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 04:21:16 (EST)
I have been doing research for a play I am directing, "Biloxi Blues,". As well as interested since I lost my grandfather to the war.
Elizabeth McDonough <elizabeth.mcdonough@colorado.edu>
Boulder, CO USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 16:23:03 (EST)
cool page visit mine at http://www.angelfire.com/tv/cowfeast
Andy Tillton <tilltona@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 10:05:33 (EST)
This is a wondeful website.
Phil Meggs <meggs@erols.com>
Richmond, VA USA - Monday, March 06, 2000 at 13:01:16 (EST)
Hi I am doing a project in my History class and I wanted to know if you could tell me where I could get a good World War II poem. Thanks for your time.
Rachelle
Rachelle <dunnharry@aol.com>
Stockton, ca USA - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 01:22:05 (EST)
I found this amazingly touching. I was just talking to someone about the way history is taught and how it means so much more when you have personal stories. I may send another comment later. Right now I feel I just need to digest (that word doesn't do justice) this .
Sandra Zendner <sandie@zendnr.com>
Kingsburg, CA USA - Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 17:22:07 (EST)
i need to learn more about audie murphy to write a profile paper on him. i am interested in him because my father used to tell me about him when he talked about wars. My father was in the military...air force, so that is another reason why i want to write about audie murphy.
Maria Lamas <lmsmr@aol.com>
San Antonio, tx USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 19:31:09 (EST)
For more information on Audie Murphy, check out the extensive Audie Murphy Memorial Web Site.
Audie Murphy was the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II, and later went on to become a Hollywood actor.
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Hey we are 2 students working on a childrens book about Omaha Beach. Your website is a great place to learn more first hand about WWII from the people who experienced. It is also very touching... bTw our book is titled "The Last Letter."
Eben and Dan <Built4Gods@hotmail.com>
Coral Springs, FL USA - Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 11:20:25 (EST)
I am a young American of only 26 years and have never seen the world at war. I do not
know what it must have been like to stay awake at night and wonder if my father or older brothers were
still alive. If they would be returning home soon, or if I would ever see them again. More
importantly, I do not know what it must have been like to have been drafted and torn from
everything I knew and the security I have unfortunately taken for granted from time to
time. In fact, I never truly realized what the veterans of the World Wars were to mean to
me, until I joined the military myself. I became interested in what really happened during
those dark years and the effects it must have had on the soldiers who lived through them.
It soon became apparent to me that I could very well find myself in the same situation one
day, especially now that I had enlisted in the Army. Having been born with a vivid
imagination, it was not a difficult task to begin to feel, what must certainly only be a small
representation of what it was like. This, however, was quite enough to wake me up.
Now, I find that I can not pass a memorial for these wars without stopping, if only for a
moment, to say thank you under my breath. So many Americans have either forgotten, or
were never taught to appreciate their sacrifice. I can only imagine how frustrating that
must be for veterans and their families. Well, I am only one person, one American, but for
what it's worth....At times I may take my freedom for granted, but I will never forget, or
cease to be grateful for what th for what you gave much less did.
For my brother Danny Joe Keith...21E...
Thanks for your site....POPS
POPS <POPS@santacruzsurf.com>
Santa Cruz, Ca USA - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 01:19:25 (EST)
where can i find clip art of vietnam soilders
nik <nikki_tr_1999@yahoo.com>
USA - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 20:35:27 (EST)
My Dad will be 85 years old this year with the good Lords will! I have been going thru some of my dads old Army papers! And my Dad was wounded will in the service! I'm trying to find out some info about his unit Headquater and Headquarter Battery 595th Anti-Aircraft Artillary(AVN)Bn.My dad served from 4 Dec 41 to 26 Dec 45 I also found a picture of his company the Flag said 789 B Company! If any body could give me some help on were to start looking and being able to find some information on this Company or Units!
Daniel F. Ibarra <Dibarra436@aol.com>
San Antonio, Tx USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 00:12:56 (EST)
Great site and wonderful articles -- a wonderful way to remember how it really was.
Datalicious.com <nicolej@datalicious.com>
Agoura Hills, CA USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 18:07:54 (EST)
My grandpa was in the war. He is still alive. His name is Jim Copas.
McHugh DeJarnette
Snellville, GA USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 12:58:16 (EST)
My Grandfather was in World War 11.
ashleigh
USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 09:41:13 (EST)
My grampa had a WW2 friend who was
so depressed because of the war he
comitted suicide. The next day the
U.S.A. Dropped the A-bomb on
Heroushima, and the war was over.
Christian Bockhop
USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 09:37:26 (EST)
I was twelve years old when the war ended. I still have keen memories of the soldiers and sailors boarding the troop trains in Charlotte, NC to go overseas to fight for our country. I also remember the trains coming through town loaded with German prisoners headed for whereever they were being held. I also recall the P 40 fighter planes flying over that were based at Morris Field. To this day I can still tell the sound of a P 51 before I see it.
Don McDaniel <donmcd@bellsouth.net>
Cornelius, NC USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 17:11:43 (EST)
i THINK YOUR THE MOST BRAVEST MEN IN THE WORLD!
TOFINE3 <HOTMAIL.COM>
LA JOYA, USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 12:36:00 (EST)
A wonderful site, thanks for paying tribute to our Vets.
Kristie Fitzsimmons <labs101@gateway.net>
woodbridge, va USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 10:20:24 (EST)
ENJOY THE SITE.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!!
HM2 STEPHEN ANDERSON U.S. NAVY <SANDRSON@GIBRALTER.COM>
CAMP LEJUENE, NC USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 22:50:41 (EST)
Hello Rose and Art,Your site is "amazing" and continues to get better everytime I go to it! I've just added 2 more photo's on my site: www.ww2dday.com .I met Leonard Lomell of the 2nd Ranger Battalion this past june in Normandy. He is the actuall ranger, that found the hidden guns that the rangers were looking for at Pt. du Hoc. I also have a photo of Colonel(ret.) Bob Piper. He was a captain with the 82nd Airborne, later he served in Korea and Vietnam. As always, "continued success with your site", you have something to be proud of!
Tim
Tim Roop <doggreen@beachin.net>
Ocean City, Md USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 16:59:35 (EST)
Thank you for providing information
about WW2.
Mel <memel1@hotmail.com>
Rogers, AR USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 10:30:37 (EST)
Hi, uh, I just wanted to let ya'll know, you have a nice site. It's kinda helpful for some schoolwork I have had to do recentlly. .
~SomeoneSpecial*
SomeoneSpecal
Fairbanks, Ak USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 18:35:34 (EST)
Hi, I just want to commend you for a nicely designed, up-to-date and consistent website. Keep it up.
- Gerry -
Gerry Diwa <corduroy5rico@yahoo.com>
Philippines - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 00:48:42 (EST)
Hi,
Just finished looking at your site. Lots of good stuff here.
I talked to my father. He has his own versions alright!
It brought back lots of memories and stories for him.
Thanks for the site
Joe Molinaro
Son of Bob "The suit" Molinaro
Joe Molinaro <JoeyM1@aol.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 22:35:08 (EST)
hats off to all wwII vets, I am 35, but i admire all of those who fought and grew up in the greatest generation of the usa
albert <robo2@banet.net >
burlington , vt USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 10:40:06 (EST)
Great site I am glade to have found it.
Bob Cardin <mrp38@eastky.net>
Middlesboro, ky USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 18:02:51 (EST)
My father is Robert Molinaro. He was in the 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion, Company A. He is currently living in Wyoming, Minnesota (summers) and Mission, Texas (winters) with his wife, my mother, Ruth Molinaro.
Mary Molinaro-Mady <Comet6270@aol.com>
Coon Rapids, MN USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 14:18:03 (EST)
My family has gathered for my birhtday and we have spent an enjoyable evening looking over the site. My father, Darrell Honeycutt, has contributed photos and memories which you have added to the site, thanks. This is the first time he has had a chance to spend much time looking over the site and it brought back even more memories. I hope he will soon put them to paper. At one point in his memories you put in the site he mentions Lt. Matthews. He is pretty sure the story Matthews told after a short convalecence in Endgland was that the Xray people had mistaken his pocket knife as a large piece of shrapnel imbedded in his body. We look forward to seeing Rose and Art at the reunion in March
steve honeycutt <stevehoneycutt@yahoo.com>
Chattanooga, TN USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 22:36:50 (EST)
I was born in 1952, so I have no memories of that tragic and heroic time. My uncle served in the army during the war, but did not relate any of his experiences to me.
I truly enjoyed looking at this website and plan to revisit it often. Thank you so very much Pvt. Art for securing for me and my family the rights and freedoms that we now enjoy.
Virgil Strand <Virgillees@cs.com>
Sacramento , Ca USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 12:57:19 (EST)
Hello Folks! I'm seeking information from anyone, Regarding US 82nd Airborne in Leicestershire England WWll and which airfields they left from for Normandy and Rhine crossing any help appreciated. I,ve been hitting my head against a brickwall for 6 months attempting to get this information. It can't be classified now! Can it?
Ken.'Harry' Harriman <ken.harriman@virginnet.co.uk>
Wigston.Leicester, England U.K. - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 15:20:12 (EST)
coo
PAUL o'B FOSTER
USA - Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 14:22:22 (EST)
IM 11YEARS AND THIS SITE IS COOL
charlie
USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 17:14:55 (EST)
This has really helped me with my WWII personal project!
Jon Pashley
Worthing, England - Sunday, February 06, 2000 at 14:44:34 (EST)
i am a u.s. history teacher interested in info about the homefront during ww2
mike steidl <mikeref@execpc.com>
milwaukee, wi USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 10:32:54 (EST)
I want to see some letters
Me <Wyoming valley West>
Kingston, Pa USA - Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 10:18:04 (EST)
Do you know that Tom Balcerek has two (much)younger brothers who have attended many of our reunions with their wives? I'll find out if they will be at Jekyll
Also, how do I get to the input on Capt Pitts? He nevwe attended our reunions, but contributed to our operational funds.
I suggest that you request Jim Doyle to tell your readers about: our Awards program, and the monuments to the 86th in Belgium and Ft Leonard Wood.
See you ion Jekyll!
Hal Fischgrund <fischgrd@aol.com>
Poquoson, Va USA - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 23:16:17 (EST)
i really love your website! espically the music. my hero is my dad. he was in the navy and in the european theatre during the war. i am just drawn to all the nostalga of that era. keep up the wonderful entries. ruth slachter
ruth slachter <jerryel@usa.net>
arlington, va USA - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 22:33:34 (EST)
WONDERFUL SITE!
Joellen Johnstone <JoMc42@aol.com>
Louisville, TN USA - Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 20:03:53 (EST)
Hello,
We are Elske (15 years old) and Evelien (16 years old) and we are two girls
from Dordrecht, the Netherlands.
We are doing a research for a schoolassignment about the Liberation in 1945.
We have to research the World War II and liberation experiences of civilians and soldiers during the period 1944-1945.
We have to interview veterans and survivors.
The aim of the project is to assemble an oral history of American and other
Allied participation in the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II,
as well as the courage and endurance of the Dutch people.
If you are a World War II veteran or survivor or if you know a World War II veteran or survivor or if you have got any information that might be useful for the assignment, please let us know by sending us a letter or an e-mail.
Also, if you are the editor of a newsletter or if you know a newsletter and if you think we could publish a little ad about our assignment, please let us know as well.
Thank you so much.
Postal address:
Evelien aan de Wiel
Wittenstein 183
3328 MV Dordrecht
the Netherlands
e-mail: LiberationHolland@hotmail.com
For more information, please visit:
http://brein.nl.fortunecity.com/studie/43
Evelien and Elske <LiberationHolland@hotmail.com>
Dordrecht, Netherlands - Monday, January 31, 2000 at 12:24:27 (EST)
Cool site
Sariana <MarinaBus@aol.com>
Belligham, wa USA - Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 18:55:36 (EST)
mT SON SENT ME YOUR SSITE ADDRESS. i ENJOYED LOOKING AT IT VERY MUCH AND THINK IT IS VERY NICELY DONE. kEEP IT UP!
StanleycOLBY <STANCOLBY@HOTMAIL.COM>
pALMETTO, fl USA - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 12:00:21 (EST)
I am 12 years old. I am doing a social studies project on how america changed after the bombing of pearl harbor. I came to your site to find info.
Tony Henderson <CampHend@wnonline.net>
DeRidder, LA USA - Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 18:37:51 (EST)
just surfed in whilr looking for stuff to use for my
history project!hope you all don't mind!!!
Jessica <cutie_girl60@hotmail.com>
Canada - Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 08:54:50 (EST)
I am a frequent visitor to your page. It adds a whole new dimention to the history of W W 2. I hope more people take the oppertunity to check out your pages. A BRAVO-ZULU for a job well done
pete lembo
peter j. lembo <fourlem@mindspring.com>
powhatan, va. USA - Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 15:49:30 (EST)
I am an English teacher who is working with a history teacher to offer our student a first-hand look at the American experience from World War II to present times.
bridget <bridgetmarie@prodigy.net>
avon lake, oh USA - Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 09:56:47 (EST)
Tis is really great
Toni Sayre <cdsayre@iwon.com>
Geneva, Al USA - Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 13:27:51 (EST)
I really enjoy this type of material to use in my classroom.
thanks
Rosemary
USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 22:13:44 (EST)
what was it like in the war
gilbert <www.jr000001.com>
blackwell, ok USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 15:15:43 (EST)
I found your site when I did a search on the Stothfang name. Wow you sure have put in a lot of time and it makes for some interesting reading.
I sure would like to know what Jinny and my father argued about in the letter from October 1, 1943. My father was married to Madge Stothfang (Niebling) who also worked at Krogers, but she may have quit before this time period. I was born in 1944 and I know she didn't work there after that. They were married in 1937 and they met at Kroger. My aunt Lucille Roselli (Niebling) is mentioned in a November 24, 1943 letter. She lives near Detroit.
My father (Elmer) passed away in January of 1967 and my mother in October of 1994.
I remember hearing my father mention a few of the other Kroger names in some of the other letters.
Thanks for the interesting reading.
Bob Stothfang
Bob Stothfang <bobstothfang@worldnet.att.net>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 18:07:13 (EST)
Hello, my name is Darren He. I am a seventh grader at Castaic Middle School. I was wondering if there are any D-Day veterans out there. If there are, please give me your e-mail address or someway to contact you, so I can send a questionnaire or set up an interview. My e-mail address is darrenhe@yahoo.com. Thank you for your time.
P.S. This is a great website!
Darren He <darrenhe@yahoo.com>
Castaic, CA USA - Friday, January 14, 2000 at 16:33:11 (EST)
yeayy! another branch of the pranger tree! (i think?)
i have been looking for prangers on the internet and their are lots of us!
i am from a family of seventeen children of joseph pranger and irene kintz pranger
of fort wayne indiana I think my grandpa was a louis pranger of new haven,indiana
i like your site very much. My oldest brother was in the army
air corp then too i think
i am 59 years old now and retired .I think my dad had six brothers and one sister
mty sister helen who lives in decatur indiana is married to leo buescher and her email is , hbuesch@adamswells.com
she has done a lot of family tree stuff if you would like to contact her about that
resp, thomas leo pranger
tom pranger <tompranger@hotmail.com>
chula vista, ca USA - Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 00:16:46 (EST)
My first visit and I am impressed with what I saw. I'll be back again, soon.
LTC James H. Nichols US Army (Ret) <stnick@alaweb.com>
Elba, Al USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 22:36:59 (EST)
My Families WWII Hero is
Corpral Fran Wilkinson
USMC
Iwo Jima
S BUEHNER <ttc@ainet.com>
Modesto, Ca. USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 16:38:28 (EST)
Great site.
Thanks
David J. Brown <djbrown@nortelnetworks.com>
Atlanta, Ga USA - Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at 08:20:05 (EST)
I'm doing research for a play we are doing. I do the costuming and was interested in what it was like during this time period. Thank You.
Terri <jlwhite@galenalink.net>
Galena, IL USA - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 23:52:26 (EST)
I thought that this site was very well put together. It might make things a little easier for people if when they put the mouse on an icon(ie: THE CANTEEN) but didn't click on it, that there would be a summary of what was to be expected on that page. It would save people going to certain pages consisting of topics that weren't of any concern to them. Keep up the good work!!!
Ivy Tooley
Ottawa, Ont. Canada - Saturday, January 08, 2000 at 16:45:35 (EST)
if it is not to much trobble do mind sending me stuff about the world war two. i am doingn it for a progect. please send as soon as posble.
kelly <babycake2099@aol.com>
charlotte, nc USA - Saturday, January 08, 2000 at 13:16:52 (EST)
Very well done.
Philip G. Labasi, LTC USAR ret <P00RPH1L@AOL.COM>
Edison, NJ USA - Friday, January 07, 2000 at 13:47:44 (EST)
I am enjoying the private Art web sight
Martha Futscher <futscher@hitter.net>
Dunnellon, Fl. USA - Tuesday, January 04, 2000 at 22:16:03 (EST)
I like to check the Canteen periodically for new information. I hope that all you "Lobsters" can join us in Jekyl Island in March. Note: Lobster was the code name assigned to our battalion during the war,
Hal Fischgrund <fischgrd@aol.com>
Poquoson, Va USA - Monday, January 03, 2000 at 20:52:02 (EST)
Thanks for a great sit e.
People like Art should be thanked for what they did during the war.
They made all that we have today possible.
Regards,
John K. Bayless
John K. Bayless <fenderdeluxe@home.com>
Harrisburg, Pa. USA - Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 16:26:23 (EST)
I served in the Army 92-99 December 10th 1999 was my last day. Also my 29th Birthday. I truely love the army and the history of it. I was proud to serve, I did not ever see any of the action that the other folks saw in WWII, But I want to say thanks to all those who serve in the Military, any branch. We are all here for the same purpose. God Bless all veterans alike especially ones like PVT Art..
leslie greenwood <kuestermeyer@usa.net>
Kaiserslautern, GE USA - Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 08:25:47 (EST)
HI! I am looking for ANY information regarding a troop transport in WWII that was reportedly torpedoed & sunk AFTER the conclusion of the war. I think the name of the ship was the USS Lincoln. Can anyone help? Thank you VERY much.
Dennis Duncan <bbbx2@email.msn.com>
Portage, IN USA - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 21:13:25 (EST)
There is a letter written by Donald Burkhart on November 24th, 1999. I woud like to respond to him but his email address is incorrect. If he or anybody reads this please email me so I can respond to his question.
Bob Seifert <bones46@webtv.net>
Highland Heights, Ky USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 21:11:51 (EST)
I'm interested in WWII memorobila. I'd like to find out everything that happened during this time.
Shawna Neil <Sneil@pa.net>
Shippensburg, PA USA - Sunday, December 26, 1999 at 22:35:46 (EST)
Great site
Ro Osano <Osano@castaic.k12.ca.us>
Ventura, CA USA - Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 04:38:31 (EST)
My father was in the war and his duffel (spell) bag is still around with the training manuals from boot camp.
I believe he was a navigator on a B-25.
Strangely enough, I play WWII boardgames.
DW
Dale Woods <DWooods4385@aol.com>
Austell, GA USA - Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 08:02:43 (EST)
I'm 21 years old and have always been facinated by WWII, but more facinated by the men like my grandfather (Rolland Roy- 82nd division 110th infantry) who served so selflessly. I went with he and my grandmother to his 110th reunion in September and I've never before met so many wonderful, interesting, and brave men like those I met that weekend. I can only say thank you to all of the men who served in such a war, for you truely are the Greatest Generation. And though I plan to study WWII as my focus in graduate school, nothing I ever learn will be as comparable as what those men learned and experienced themselves. Again, thank you for putting me and my generation ahead of your own and securing a safe future for us. You all are amazing heros to me.
Alyson Kittler <akittler@wheatonma.edu>
North Adams, MA USA - Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at 21:36:06 (EST)
I am 31 years old and have studied a great deal over the last year. I am convinced that my generation has absolutely no clue of the tremendous price that has been paid to give us the world as we know it today. I am profoundly grateful to those that willingly or unwillingly paid for me and my children. Thank you.
Terry
Terry Wengert <terrywengert@dotplanet.com>
gilbert, az USA - Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at 01:04:14 (EST)
Parachute infantry combat in Italy, Southern France, and Battle of the Bulge.
Nolan L. Powell <nlp2849@prodigy.net>
Ontario, NY USA - Monday, December 20, 1999 at 20:57:19 (EST)
trying to locate buddies of mine from the 56 sig. bn. co. A fifth corp. first army from world war two we trained in England for a yearfor the D day invasion which we were part of and ended up in Pilsen Czochoslovakia.
JOSEPH GURALNICK <guralnickng@webtv.net>
PEMBROKE PINES, FL USA - Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 11:03:15 (EST)
Was too young for WWII, 14 when war ended. Enlisted in USAF in 1948 during Berlin Air Lift. Commissioned in 1954 in USAF and received pilot wings in late 1955. Spent next 32 years flying, staff duty, and commanding--retired in Oct 86 (0-8) and now miss flying and camaraderie of Air Force. My heroes are the men and women who served and fought during WWII. There are 2 elderly gentlemen in my church who entered Europe on D-Day and fought into Germany until VE-Day. Two local heroes. I have enjoyed reading your home page and its interesting info. Thank you,
W. M. Charles
William M. Charles, jr. <Wmchas@aol.com>
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX USA - Monday, December 13, 1999 at 20:51:56 (EST)
great site. keep up the good work
blake crosby <F.L.Crosby@ATT.net/>
madison , fl USA - Saturday, December 11, 1999 at 14:38:43 (EST)
My WWII hero is my father who served on the Nelson, a destroyer in the Atlantic. He participated in the D-day invasion.
Tom Storrs <tom_storrs@takata.com>
Greensboro, NC USA - Wednesday, December 08, 1999 at 13:55:40 (EST)
To my dear former classmate,
This is a great tribute to all the armed forces who served in the war. Very interesting and heart warming.
Ginny Hogan <larka008@aol.com>
Newpwort, KY USA - Tuesday, December 07, 1999 at 04:24:33 (EST)
I am sorry I did not give you my correct e-mail address when I posted my comments before my correct address is here now RUSS33036@WEBTV.NET THANK YOU AGAIN.
RUSSELL J. LOOMIS Jr. <RUSS33036@WEBTV.NET>
CHICAGO, IL USA - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 16:37:01 (EST)
Iwas just a young child during WW|| but I do remember the troop trains that came thru my neighborhood and I used to bring soda pop and sandwiches to the troops on the train I used to look forward to them coming thru my neighborhood I never knew where they were headed for but now i am wondering what their fate was I myself when I turned 22 years old was drafted I spent 6 months in FORT BENNING GA. and 18 months in SCHWIENFURT GERMANY Idont regret serving my country and I came out with the rank of SPECIALIST 4th CLASS I beleive that the draft should be started up again maybe we would have less crime in our streets today also I beleive I myself am a better person for having served my country and I am proud of serving my country!! THANK YOU!!! oh by the way I was in the 3rd DIVISION---30th infantry CHARLIE COMPANY from OCT.5 1958 TO OCT 5 1960
RUSSELL J. LOOMIS Jr. <RUSS33036 >
CHICAGO , IL USA - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 16:14:43 (EST)
I was too young for WWII, but my 3 older brothers served: 1 in Merchant Marines, 2 in regular Navy. One brother, Adrian Chipley, piloted the Admiral's barge at the signing of the unconditional surrender of the Japanese. He has described the awesome sight of thousands of planes flying over the ship during the signing. May God bless all those who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and other "conflicts".
Ned Chipley <ned@ticnet.com>
Dallas, TX USA - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 08:17:39 (EST)
My sister forwarded this site to me, I am checking it out.
Thanks.
B
Bridget H. Rockwell <onekama11@earthlink.net>
Wyoming, Michigan USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 14:45:47 (EST)
Altho i am much to young to remember the world war, and thank god, haven't remembered much of war in my life time,I wanted to take a few moments to say, how much I enjoyed your web page.
thank you for keeping the memories alive. i thank god, everyday that i never had to live through a world war.
becki o'dell
age 42
BECKI O'DELL <bso@umich.edu>
homer, mi USA - Saturday, December 04, 1999 at 01:49:34 (EST)
Your site is beautiful and one of the reasons I have launched an effort to promote the AMERICAN GI as Time Magazine man of the century. Please encourage your readers to to go "americangi.com" and vote for American GI. The deadline is Dec. 20 so we need help! Our website will continue and we would like to add your site as one of our links. Would that be possible? Thank you for all you are doing for Private Art.
Callie Jones <MrsJonesnI@aol.com>
Riverside, CA USA - Friday, December 03, 1999 at 15:00:54 (EST)
Hello Rose,
Got your E-mail. It's been awhile since I last visited your site. It's like visiting an old friend. I was wondering if everyone was aware of the National W.W.II Memorial on the Mall in DC?
We can all help to commemorate the brave men and women who served in World War Two by contacting the American Battle Monuments Commission at P.O. Box 96766
Washington, D.C. 20090-6766. Or call 1-800-639-4WW2 or you can visit their website at
http://www.wwiimemorial.com
A bit of information that I thought would be appreciated here.
Hope all is well with you and Happy Anniversary. 45 years is quite an accomplishment.
Sincerely,
Allison Gerring
Astoria, Or.
allison gerring <abfab@pacifier.com>
Astoria, Or USA - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 21:21:39 (EST)
I'm a 20 year old college student whose grandfather served in the war. He doesn't talk about it and I'm just trying to get an idea of his experience along with the expereriences of other veterans.
Lindsey Biggar <lmbiggar@hotmail.com>
Tacoma, WA USA - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 16:21:47 (EST)
I heard about your site from Scott of Technical Resource Systems. My father (Bernard Muncy) was a "Devil in Baggy Pants," 82nd Airborne. He was flown home after the war with honors because of his longevity of service. He quite often told stories of the war and his most avid listener was his granddaughter (Nikki). Dad died on October 26, 1996, and Nikki was the most frequent visitor to his grave site. Once she took toy solders over and put them all around the grave site. She is now buried at his feet where she often liked to be. She died in a car crash Nov 2, 1999, just three days after she turned 17 (October 30). She would have been so excited about your site as she kept up with all types of stores from WWII.
Dottie Keppler <dkeppler@techresource.com>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 15:27:55 (EST)
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Dear Dottie,
Mere words can not describe how moved I was by the account of your Dad and the
subsequent tragedy of his granddaughter. I printed it out for Private Art and
there was no way I could read it aloud. I just handed it to him.
It only points out that the great war was not a fictional story like the epic
movies of men marching on the beach on a wide screen, surrounded by thundering
guns, with graphic bloody scenes around them, in stereophonic sound, with a
background of high decibel sound track music. These portrayals are nice but not
nearly as accurate as the experiences of our visitors.
I wish every one who even has scant knowledge of the impact and scope of WWII
could read stories like these. These stories are from real people who have, or their relatives
have, a genuine and personal contact with their families' role in the great war.
These warriors are the heroes of the most fearsome war in all world history.
Their efforts should never be forgotten.
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I was an instrutor at the parachute
school in1942 & 1943.I was then transfered to the 513 pir co I.Then injured and sent to the MPs
I hope I will hear from you
Happy holidays,Murray
murray trautman <lcohen8281@aol.com>
tamarac, fl USA - Wednesday, December 01, 1999 at 17:24:01 (EST)
This afternoon,I stumbled on a section on your website concerning combat stories of the Eighth Air Force! Now I'm having difficulty in finding it again!Perhaps you may be able to help? What you have done is incredible!Keep up the good work.
R.J. Gorman <rjg527@aol.com>
Enid, Ok. USA - Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 01:04:02 (EST)
I'm writing a book about letters between loved ones; I've just found this web site and anxious to read on. Thanks.
Anne Hargreaves <annieh@transport.com>
Washougal, WA USA - Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 00:17:37 (EST)
I flew B-24 in the South Pacific In WWII.In this Holiday season of 1999 we stop to give THANKS for all the god blessing that GOD has granted us thru the he years.Three lovely children and six grandchildren
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Howard Collins <JHCOLLINS@WEBTV.NET>
Coconut Creek, FLA USA - Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 11:49:36 (EST)
Im hoping you can help me. Like you, my father is a ww2 veteran. He fought in Europe with the 81st chemical mortar battalion. I am looking for information about his battalion and what they went thru.
R.NOEL <knoel@bcps.org>
shrewsbury, pa. USA - Friday, November 26, 1999 at 10:45:28 (EST)
Hi Rose and Art;
Happy 45th. It was 1982 onboard USS Ranger Cv-61,
the night before Thanksgiving. All the cooks in the
Officers Mess were preparing the FEAST. I was the Flag
Adm. bodyguard at the time. I calls me to his at sea cabin
at 0230. The Adm. said that he just could'nt wait for the
afternoon Feast. I ask him what he wanted me to do? He
simply said "find me a turkey dinner". I went down to the
Mess and told the Chief about the Adm. request. At first
he just laughed, than he told me to hold on. About 30
min.s later the Mess Chief returned to the Mess with a
HUNGERY MAN TURKEY DINNER. I was suprised. The
Chief placed the meal on Navy dishes and I ran the Feast
up the Adm. cabin. He was so pleased at what I was able
to do, that we pulled into port the next day. Singapore.
Scott <bigdwag@email.com>
IL USA - Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 22:37:28 (EST)
My brother S/Sgt. Elmer F. Burkhart was killed in Italy after fighting all thur Africe on June 26, 1944. We lived at Byrd and Garret Streets in Covington. Is there a Honner Roll in Covington that I might find his name on it? Thank you,
Don Burkhart
Donald H. Burkhart <burkhartdh@aol>
Jacksonville, Fl. USA - Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 16:01:48 (EST)
I teach World History in the suburbs of Philly and have found this site a good for myself and my students. It is one of the best and easiest to use on the internet.
Tony Verna <vern25_2000@yahoo.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 13:05:35 (EST)
What a nice way to remember.
Mary Johnson <momcat@inxpress.net>
Stoughton, Wi USA - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 11:40:17 (EST)
I am a Native of Duluth, Minnesota
and I had five Great Uncles that all
served and saw combat in the war.
I had three Great Aunts that served
in the WACs. though two of my Great
Uncles were prisoners of war, all
five returned safe and sound. My
Great Uncle Ray fought in five
major campaigns, his baby brother Dick,
who was 17 when he went to the ETO,
told me a funny story when I was a
little boy. It seems Uncle Dick, who
was in the infantry and carried
the BAR, was annoyed by
the hold up of a column he was in as they
were walking across France(I think)
he walked up to the front of the
column where he saw a fellow standing
in a jeep looking across a river with
binoculars. Being 17,impatient and anxious
to get to wherever they were going he yelled
at the fellow in the jeep"Hey! Why don't you
get the hell out of the way so we can get going!"
Much to my Uncle's surprise(and horror!)
the fellow in the jeep...Gen. George S.Patton
turned around, and,upon seeing this baby-faced
17 year old with the baby face, the General
smiled, saluted my Uncle and barked "Yes Sir!"
Christopher LaPanta <clapanta@rad.balink.com>
McLean, VA USA - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 19:07:01 (EST)
Well, it's been a while since i've been by and i can't wait to see the new photos... I am not a WW2 vet but i am a Desert Storm vet and a former Chemical Operation NCO in the Army... I know enough about war and i've seen plenty of WW2 era style films to realize that I'll never fully understand what it was like without actually being there... i know it is silly, but sometimes i wish i was there... and i know WW2 veterans would tell me, "no, you don't want to be there!" just to server under great leaders like Gen G. S. Patton ( a great hero and model of mine since i was a child) and to fight along side of great men against an evil and sadistic leader like Hitler... it would have been an honor but i guess i didn't get here fast enough! I am sure Patton would have been proud of our little armored war in Iraq... i am sure he gota kick out of it! From a chemical standpoint, we didn't do any smoke screens, we were kept busy with the threat of biological and chemical agents.. and they were used over there... the press and government just chose not to tell anyone..
Anyway, thanks for the great site!!! and thanks for being there..
Eric Cox <coxmcse@yahoo.com>
Bel Air, MD USA - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 13:49:55 (EST)
I have an interest in learning more about World War II. My father was in the war and I am fasinated with the commitment and dedication that generation had.
Daniel Patane <dpatane1nycap.rr.com>
Greenwich, N.Y. USA - Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 23:19:55 (EST)
Great site!
Is there a site that could help me find out about my father who was Russian and killed during the war?
Understand he was a spy for the allies and killed in a prisoner of war camp on the French-German border.
Many Thanks.
Wali Thelander <setthe@aol.com>
Portland, OR USA - Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 17:41:19 (EST)
Very interesting. This is a super family!
Dottie
Dottie Strady
Covington, Ky USA - Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 21:20:11 (EST)
I was in the Navy from 1948/1952...Was stationed on Saipan,re-commissioned USS Sitkoh Bay @ Seattle Washington...I would like to hear from anyone who remembers...I was called "Frenchy" in the service...DEL@NASUS.COM
Del Boulanger <del@nasus.com>
Millville, MA USA - Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 13:16:09 (EST)
Cool site! I'm doing a talk on the effects
of WW2 socially and this is a good site.
Welldone!
Alana(15years) <mooresue@ozemail.com.au>
Adelaide, SA Australia - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 17:55:57 (EST)
This webpage is great, I'm doing a social project right now and it's really coming in handy, Thanx!!!!!!!
Christina <clehoux@sturgeon.ab.ca>
Edmonton, Alberta Canada - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 16:53:24 (EST)
This web site came highly recommended by my boss, your dad. You've done an incredible job! You're dad is extremely proud of you!
Daphne Ruggles <rsweet@bellsouth.net>
Jacksonville, fl USA - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 06:39:45 (EST)
Daphne's right!! I am proud of you!
Dad (Dave Hargrave) <Dave_Hargrave@csx.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 06:41:55 (EST)
The above guestbook entry came from the father of the creative talent in our family: our daughter-in-law, Rebecca Pranger.
We certainly share in his fatherly pride, and know that he too is a special hero to his daughter.
You can read more about Rebecca and the Private Art web site
in an interview with her at Mappa.Mundi Magazine entitled Saving Private Art.
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THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT ACCOUNT OF A PERSONAL HISTORY.
DR. JULIA ELFMAN <JELFMAN@hotmail>
NEW ORLEANS, LA USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 17:32:25 (EST)
I would like to thank all the young people who gave their lives for freedom for us living in the USA. Their fight was worthwhile and not done in vain. They will always be remembered. May their souls be at peace.
shareda hosein <shareda@mediaone.net>
quincy, ma USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 16:36:59 (EST)
Interesting reading. Nice job Rosie
Joan
Joan Woeste <jwoeste@one.net>
Villa Hills, Ky USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 13:42:36 (EST)
I am just starting to do reasearch for a book I am writing. It will be about a young girl living in USA while her father is off fighting in the war. I hope to see through this sight the feelings of those at home.
Betty <steelontgt@ltex.net>
Kempner, TX USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 12:35:25 (EST)
I notice that neither Frank Dowell and Darrell Honeycutt (And his son) are not members of the 86th Chemical Mortar Association. They can join by notifying :
George Murray
86th Chemical Mortar Association
818 West 62d Street, Annistopn, Alabama 36296
George and I were in Company C.
Our next reunion will be in Jekyll Island. Ga. in mid March. More sons and daughters of 86 members attend each year. We had over 60 people sign up for the cancelled reunion last September. Come join us. We always have a great time. Details on the reunion will be disseminated by George Murray in the next issue of the Lobster.
Warm regards from Lobster Charley 5[later, LC 6).
Hal Fischgrund <fischgrd>
Poquoson, Va USA - Monday, November 15, 1999 at 22:55:07 (EST)
The Best use of the web I've seen!! A fitting tribute to the men and women who fought and won The War. THanks!! PS. Thank you Vets for all that you've done, and for the freedome I now enjoy. I'm not a vet and don't know you but I love you all!! God Bless, Nathan
Nathan Parker <njparker@yahoo.com>
Rome/Clintondale, NY USA - Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 22:41:19 (EST)
Again, "excellent site", just a fine wine. The longer its around, "the better it gets".
I've placed my D-Day maps on EBAY and The AMAZON.COM auction. I've had good results with them.
I hope that you will visit my site: www.ww2dday.com
Thanks!
Tim
Tim Roop <doggreen@beachin.net>
Ocean City, md USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 19:22:11 (EST)
I saw your web site because I saw the news and I would like to say it is a great web site.
Nick Wentzel <Nic111883>
Florence , KY USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 19:04:23 (EST)
Rose and Mark (from WLWT-TV):
It's great that this site is getting publicity two years after the first time I saw it! Is there a chance that a Quicktime clip of the spot could be posted to the net?
And while I'm at it, here's heartfelt thanks to Dick (Normandy), Frank (Iwo Jima), and Clyde (Korean Conflict).
Tony Priborsky
Lyons, CO USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 16:15:11 (EST)
A true tribute to the men and women that fought for our freedom.
God Bless You.
Sheila Warner <swarner@byhlaw.com>
Highland Heights, KY USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 12:47:14 (EST)
Great Web Site. My first peek at it. Sorry the Jekyll Island reunion was blown away, but the next reunion, in March, should make up for it.
Best wishes to all
Hal F
Harold (Hal) Fischgrund <fischgrd@aol.com>
Poquoson, Va USA - Friday, November 12, 1999 at 07:50:53 (EST)
What a wonderful tribute to a brave young man who served his country with pride! We say "thank you" from the bottom of our hearts.
Carol & Charlie Darpel <cjdarp65@aol.com>
Taylor Mill, Ky. USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 17:54:51 (EST)
Thank you for the work that you have put into this web site, it gives a personal touch to a time I can only read about.
Darrell Rollins <darrellr17@aol.com>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 17:45:30 (EST)
We want to thank Rose for allowing us to tape a story about the site for Eyewitness News 5 at 5:30.
Congratulations are in order for putting together a unique, informative, and entertaining site.
Keep up the good work!
Mark Kahler
Reporter, WLWT-TV
Mark Kahler
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 17:44:07 (EST)
I think this web site is a beautiful tribute and contribution to ever American War veteran.The photos and the letters are beautiful.
erin osman
cincinnati, oh USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 17:38:50 (EST)
Rose,
How are you? You remember me! I'm the little brat you used to pick on when I was much younger. This is a great web site. I do web design also (yes, I'm still working for a living). Saw my sistem (Mary) a couple of weeks ago at brother Bob's retirement party. I'm the only one still working. Here's hoping you are fine and everyone is fine. Hope to hear from you soon. I don't want to say anything Rose, but how old is that picture??
Tom Steffen <steff@fuse.net>
Florence, KY USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 14:28:38 (EST)
I first found your site last year about this time and have shared it with students and family and friends.
As a mother of a nineteen year old son, I have really appreciated reading the care and concern that mother Pranger showed for young Art to stay out of trouble and not forget his raising.
Somethings about being a parent never change, and I am proud of it and the common bound which all of us Mom's seem to have. Just wanted to say thanks to you all for sharing your history with the rest of us.
Sincerely, Sherrie Thomas
Sherrie Thomas <thomas@hillsboro.isd.tenet.edu>
Hillsboro, TX USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 13:28:23 (EST)
Like so many others my dad served in WWII and he has passed on. So I'll know all that he was a particpant he was captured during the Battle of the Bulge. I'm trying to read and collect as many letters and diraies so that this year wont be forgotton. Sam Fox
Sam Fox <zorro41@udnet.net>
Peru, IL USA - Sunday, November 07, 1999 at 22:27:52 (EST)
Hi! Rose;
I lost your E-mail address you gave me that time,but found it in the Scene when I was in class at the GW bldg Fri.. This is really neat. Boy! does John Favor his father, only hair coloring is different. I've been having trouble with e-mail hope you get thru. Gotta go, later.
Nancy Himes
IRS
Nancy J. Himes <Nancyj@hotmail.com>
Florence, Ky USA - Sunday, November 07, 1999 at 15:06:31 (EST)
thank you for having this web sight.my father was with the 284th field artillary-20th corps-third army .Pattons "GHOST ARTILLARY" "."HELPMATE READY" I'm trying to find some history on the 284th. I think my father would like that.I have a great respect for the men and women of that generation.As Tom Hanks said,"they saved the world" and enough thanks could never be possible for what they did. thank you again and i know i will visit again.thank you
peter lembo <fourlem@mindspring.com>
powhatan, va USA - Thursday, November 04, 1999 at 23:46:46 (EST)
I really enjoyed the pictures that Darrell Honeycutt donated
to your site. The field photos really showed how those guys
lived.
Keep up the great work!!!!
ERIK R. GUSTAFSON <erikray@rocketmail.com>
Conrad, MT USA - Wednesday, November 03, 1999 at 13:42:58 (EST)
Thank you for establishing these letters on the net. They helped my research very well.
Leanne Draus <draus@brenham.isd.tenet.com>
Brenham,TX, USA - Wednesday, November 03, 1999 at 13:15:26 (EST)
I have the greatest respect for the men and women of that time.I served in the army (82nd Airborne Div)from 1984 to 1988. I can't but stop and wonder what I might be doing at this very second if people like you all had not fought for the freedoms we all have today.
Thank you!!
Steven J. Winn <winnzoo@msn.com>
Eugene, OR USA - Friday, October 29, 1999 at 03:20:46 (EDT)
This site was a great help for my school project.
Stacey <stakii@hotmail.com>
Whangarei, New Zealand - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 23:33:39 (EDT)
Came back for a second and third look at site..just wonderful! I didn't know this site has so much
on it! Excellent for research..and history buffs!
Gregg <Guido@mtco.com>
Marseilles, Il USA - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 01:26:57 (EDT)
My older children and I have enjoyed your website as it brings a new perspective to life during that time. My father was and Army medic, mostly at Ft. Lewis, WA and my mother was living in Louisiana.
The both tell of their experiences to include seeing the maneuvers with Patton and Ike in Louisiana.
I went into the Army and served with the 8th Infantry (Mechanized) in Germany, the Army Ranger Training Command at Camp Rudder on Eglin AFB, Florida, and with the 327th Infantry (Airborne) and the 17th Infantry (Light).
I appreciate all that your generation did and I pray that these experiences may find their way to our elected leader's hearts that they would ensure my children and future generations will not have to endure what you did.
Actually, I think it should be standard protocol that the President, his advisors, and the Joint Chiefs should see the movie "Saving Private Ryan" before they commit troops to harms way.
Thank you again for preservin this part of history.
May God Bless you richly in all that you do.
Tim Byrd <dtdiamb@bellsouth.net>
Pensacola, FL USA - Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 09:42:25 (EDT)
I have a friend that was on the
ship NAVADA at Pearl Harbor when the bombing was going on.
JEREMIAH MOAURO
IL USA - Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 13:44:30 (EDT)
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