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11/26/05 at 04:40 - USA My father, Bob Cummings, was assigned to the 5th Engineers Specail Brigade. In 1978, we vivted the beaches and have some wonderful pictures of him on the beaches, the dunes and at the cemetery with his grandchildren. Several of his buddies did not have a chance to have grandchildren, and I still feel such a debt to all those who struggled against the fascists. They all paid a tremendous price, as a part of their normal duty. Its is difficult to grasp the challenge and the bravery to just do their duty. I remain in awe. dad was able to contact of the children who had lived on a farm at which he bivouacked. She and many of th area residents remembered; they had lived not read the history. And the people were so wonderful. dad went back again, and I hope we can make a return visit.
11/09/05 at 18:20 - USA Dear Laurent, Thanks for this e-mail site. I was a medic with “M” Co. 81 motor Platoon, Third Battalion, 18 Regt, First Infantry Division, led by Lt. Vincent Lee on D-Day! My young brother Leonard O. Anderson led Otto’s sons ashore as a Army Ranger with the Fifth Ranger Battalion in the first wave!!! My hero Lenny was killed in action Feb. 23 1945 in the last major battle of his Ranger Battalion!!! I am 82 now put pain is still in my heart for the loss of all those brave young men. Robert Anderson.
10/22/05 at 14:41 - USA Thank you for this excellet site. I am trying to learn as much as possible about the assult on Iles St. Marcouf and Utah Beach. Sincerely, priscilla Benge Zimmermann, daughter of Capt. Paul R. Benge, Troop A, 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized. Capt. Benge landed at 0430 Hours 6 June 1944 on the Iles St. Marcoufs off Utah Beach.
07/04/05 at 20:34 - USA My father, Robert, landed at Utah Beach on June 6th with his best friend, Bert Nichols. In 1980, I visited his grave (Bert's) and took a pictue for my father. It was the only time I ever saw him cry. Now, when I access the site, and my son tried to find out information on Mr. Nichols at the cemetery today, July 4th, there is nothing. It is as if he didn't exist. Bert Nichols died on that beach, I've seen his grave, and now there is nothing of him? Please help me reconstruct his life for my father's grandson. What he did was important, let it not be lost to the ages. Thank you, John F. Rudman COL, FA (ret))
05/30/05 at 20:40 - USA Hi: I'm writing this to honor my husband William Gallo-1st Div. 18th inf. Co. C-who landed on Omaha Beach -Easy Red- on D-Day. He watches many of the documentaries on TV-but seldom reveals much about his time in Europe. He fought until Aachen-Crucifix Hill -where he was wounded. After he recuperated-he drove convoy trucks. In 1976 we were privileged to visit the battle sites and cemeteries with Art Chaitt as our tour guide. It was a very touching trip and we would like to be able to go back but time has taken it's toll and traveling that distance would be exhausting. Bill will be 86 in Nov. Last July we were able to go to Wash. DC to visit the new WWII memorial- thanks to our daughter and son-in-law for doing the driving-- VERY touching-and interesting. Many of the other veterans who were there came up to my husband and shook his hand-all had tears in their eyes-including my husband- and me to. Thank you for providing this web site. Dorothy Gallo.
05/17/05 at 03:18 - USA I thank you for this web site, my uncle who just passed away was with the 29th Inf Div on D-Day. His name was Andrew Thomas Sbarra. A hero. Thomas A. Cerafice
05/09/05 at 06:24 - USA Hello, I just wanted everyone involved with the making of the web site, as the daughter of a WWII veteran, excellant job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You have made myself and my family very proud, more important I know my father, the late, Charles H. Ellis 82nd Airborne 508 PIR
05/09/05 at 02:50 - USA I'm looking for anyone that was in 1st Division 16th Infantry Co. E. My father Andrew J. Carrington passed away last July. He went on the Omaha Beach on D-Day. Plus several other Battles before being hurt and sent home. Would be nice to hear from anyone that might have know him. Jackie
05/07/05 at 22:32 - France Super sites qui rend vraiment hommage a des personnes qui sont venus de si loin pour mourir si loin de chez eux ont devraient mieux s'en souvenir, nous les Français . Myriam Heuze
05/04/05 at 22:18 - USA Dear Laurent and Sophie, I just read your list of comments from the people that have read your page site. Your link was sent to me by Tim Roop, that will be there on Omaha this June 2, 2005. I don't know how to improve on these comments. They all say so much praise for your work. I can only agree with them all. I believe your work is also a great sacrifice on your part. You have devoted much time to this project. I for one thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are leaving for the future the experiences of a great group of men, that would not be said except for you. I know I can never thank you enough for the good things you are doing. Thank you and God Bless. Harley Reynolds Co. B 16th Inf. Regt 1st Inf. Div. "Easy Red" sector
04/15/05 at 12:24 - USA I was there with company D, 501st Regiment, 101st airborne Div and those whom we lost in the Normandy campaign, I wish to honor and salute- Thank you for remembering - Gerald Paulk
03/08/05 at 19:58 - USA My grandfather, Tec 4 Clarence J. Gerber (6th Engineer Special Brigade/147th Engineer Combat Battalion) died on D-Day on Omaha Beach aboard LCI 91. They were hit by heavy fire and an explosion onboard killed many of the men. I have limited information about him. Apparently he was a trainer in his 30's and volunteered to go. I have letters from him sent from England before the invasion. He left behind an 8 year old girl, my mother. If anyone has any other information about him I would like very much to hear it. Kenny Stuart: hightone64@msn.com
03/03/05 at 20:04 - USA Please would anyone know with air crews (US) were based at Glastonbury, in Whiltshire. England, I am trying to find some referance to a family member. Thank you in anticipation. Doreen Krelle
03/02/05 at 22:05 - USA I am proud to sign your guest book in honor of my father, SSgt Willie Ratcliff, 16th Regt. 1st Infantry Division, who was one of the very first American soldiers on Easy Red beach on 6 June, 1944. He survived D-Day unscathed but sustained battle wounds on or about 7 August, 1944 and died of complications of those injuries on 19 July, 1965. He served with honor and distinction to protect and defend his country and to liberate the world from the scourge of oppression. He was a hero as were they all. Thank you for your work to remember and honor my father and the countless thousands of others who made that longest day one of the glorious days of human history. Lanney Ratcliff
03/02/05 at 00:18 - USA My name is Sam Roppolo and I just wanted to extend my thanks to you for creating this web site. My grandfather Earl Crusan fought with the 101st during world war II. Thank you for remembering these great men.
03/01/05 at 20:38 - USA Congratulations on your work preserving the history of a great effort and a great generation. I am the son of a man who was in the first wave at 6:30 am on June 6th. (116th Inf. Company F from New Boston, Virginia). He did not survive that day. You have honored him and the others who participated in the invasion. I wish to thank you for your work. Best regards, Frank J. Polster
02/25/05 at 15:37 - USA On D-Day morning, before daybreak my ship USS Anne Arundel APA 76 anchored 12 miles off Omaha Beach. I went into the easy-red sector of Omaha Beach on a 36 ft. plywood Higgings boat with more than 36 soldiers Big Red One, 1st Div. It was a very dangerous trip to the beach. We lost 15 of 22 landing boats. No one was standing on the beach. Soldiers being killed. I got off beach with one of my ships boats, very lucky. Vivid memories, Albert Moss MOMM2/c.
01/17/05 at 07:34 - USA Dear Laurent: Congratulations for your additions and improvements to your American D-Day site. It is a true honor to have your great and impressive testimonial to the American liberation of Normandy and to the Allied restoration of freedom for the people of Europe. As an American soldier who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day +1 and who went all the way to Berlin - I thank you on behalf of all the American people. Horace E, Henderson
01/15/05 at 00:19 - France Bonsoir, Je suis Normande, plus précisément de CAEN. Chaque week-end, je me proméne sur les plages du Débarquement et je ne peux pas m'empêcher de penser à ces jeunes soldats qui se sont sacrifiés pour la LIBERTE. Aujourd'hui, pour les remercier, pour les garder dans mon coeur, je reconstitut les uniformes de l'époque et je le souhait de participer à des reconstitutions historiques. C'est un devoir de mémoire et de respect à leur égard en tant que Normand ! Amis vétérans, on ne vous oubliera jamais.
01/14/05 at 06:42 - USA Dear Laurent: Thanks very much, Congratulations on a very beautiful piece of work. The pictures brought back memories of 6 June 1944. Best regards, Art Schintzel
01/14/05 at 04:26 - USA What a wonderful site! It's a great tribute to the men who came ashore that day. Thank you so much for remembering. Sherry
01/14/05 at 01:06 - USA Dear Laurent: As usual, I am very proud of the excellent work that you and Sophie do to try to preserve history. I salute you. Hal Baumgarten - Co. A & /116 th Inf, 29th Div Dog Green Sector,Omaha Bch - 6:40 AM , D-Day
01/14/05 at 00:24 - USA Hello Laurent, Your new site is great! I was so happy to meet you at the 60th anniversary of D-Day. You all did a wonderful job organizing a trip that was truly memorable. After meeting some of my Dad's friends in the 29th, I feel that I now know my Dad and what he went through. As you know, he died in 1955 due to being wounded right before the taking of St. Lo. Thank you for putting Dad's pictures in your second book. I am proud of Lt. Bill Luther, 115th, Company K. It is a wonderful tribute to him and his fellow veterans of the 29th. Stephanie Luther Rahn
01/13/05 at 19:26 - USA Laurent, We just finished looking at your web site. It is WONDERFUL!!!! I am going to help Kermit go through the site and he can send you an email about it. A tribute to you sir, for creating such a great website. Bill Boylon (Kermit's Son-In-Law and 1st Infantry Division veteran - Vietnam)
01/13/05 at 19:24 - France Hi Laurent, I love the newly updated website, the photos of the October 29th Division reunion are wonderful. Your continued efforts to keep alive the stories of the brave men of 1944 is something you should be truly proud of. Very few people dedicate their lives to honouring the veterans like you do, and there are many of us who are grateful for your work, and who should thank you more often for all your enthusiasm. The new edition of the Omaha book is even better than the first (if that's possible), and I look forward to hearing about your future projects. Thanks again. Your friend. Paul Woodadge, Battlebus Tours.
01/13/05 at 18:45 - USA Laurent, you have outdone yourself with this revision of your website. Congratulations, you prove to be an expert designer. As requested I have sent your website's URL to all of our 146th ECB members. Good luck and God speed. Lenny Fox |
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