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Old 06-07-2019, 10:13 PM   #21
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As a WWII Normandy combat veteran (29th Division U.S. Army) I thank all of you for your comments. It is a good feeling not to be forgotten for our part in our fight for a just cause.
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I for one, will never forget.
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Old 06-08-2019, 12:14 AM   #22
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When I drive my old cars(Stock) I think about some family driving around during these pivotal and uncertain moments in U.S. history. Helps me connect even deeper with this great Country. Thank you Veterans for rising to the occasion!!
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As a WWII Normandy combat veteran (29th Division U.S. Army) I thank all of you for your comments. It is a good feeling not to be forgotten for our part in our fight for a just cause.
First and foremost, thank you barn stuff.

We keep referring to these heros as men.
Truth is, most of them were kids, till they stepped on those beaches.


Thank you for doing what you were asked to do.

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Old 06-08-2019, 09:46 PM   #24
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There was an amazing film on HBO on D-Day that focused on the B-17 bombers and the valiant crews, only 17-22 years old, that flew them. Casualties were over 28,000! Watch for it, as I hope they run it again. It is a simply marvelous story of the planes, and the brave kids who flew them.
Yes and to think 17 - 22 year olds today are "flying around" on skateboards with those baggy assed jeans with crotches that drag on the ground wearing their caps on backwards...how would they go in a bomber?

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Old 06-09-2019, 03:50 AM   #25
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Yes and to think 17 - 22 year olds today are "flying around" on skateboards with those baggy assed jeans with crotches that drag on the ground wearing their caps on backwards...how would they go in a bomber?

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Graeme -I'm sure they would do just fine . . Underneath they are just the same as us and every generation before us . -Karl
Maybe just need their arms twisted up their backs just a little bit and be pointed in the right direction. Regards, Kevin.
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Old 06-09-2019, 05:17 AM   #27
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Maybe they are the same in New Zealand?? Not America. Just try to hire and train a young person today. The last thing they want is a job.

America was VERY lucky to have that generation of people who were willing to do whatever was necessary according to our president. Think about how that would work today??
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I had an uncle who fought in Italy a d was wounded. Those that fought in North Africa and later Italy were fondly known as the Dday dodgers which in no way belittles what they endured
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Old 12-25-2020, 11:20 AM   #29
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thinking of my Dad, aboard the DD455 at D Day, 2nd day they ran down and sunk two german torpedo boats and later on the way to the med sunk a german sub. Left that ship to transfer to a new ship, DD707, was in the canal when the bombs were dropped to finish out the war in the far east. He did mop up until returning to the states in 46.
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