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12/15/04 at 07:39 - USA I just finished your book on Omaha Beach, which I bought there at the museum while visiting Normandy with the History department of the University of Virginia At Wise. The book is excellent. It is a tremendous resourse and I thank you for the work you have done. Two gentilemen, Steve Salley and Ubert McConnell, who are veterans of Omaha Beach, were with us and I collected their stories and included them in a series of articles I wrote on the experience. Your book was my inspiration. Mr Salley was in the 1st Division, 16th Inf. Cannon Company and Mr McConnell was in Co. K of the 116th Reg. 29th Div. It was the first time they had returned to France. they were both wounded after D-Day but returned to their units and finished out the war. They are just a couple of Southwest Virginia boys who answered the call. My father was a bombardier in B-24s in Italy. They all are my heros. Thanks for bringing more of them to me in you book. Thank You and God Bless. H W. "Bill" Smith
11/05/04 at 14:13 - USA Thanks to all who landed on these beaches. For without them we would not be free today. Thanks to all who help keep vigil over the graves of those who gave their lives for what they believed in. Sherry Throgmorton, my father landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944.
10/29/04 at 20:44 - USA A job well done. Janet Moss, my father was a d-day vet 29th div , M company, 115th division.
09/15/04 at 04:31 - USA It is wonderful to see such interest in the events of June 6, 1944 and after. My father, Ralph moerschbacher, was a medic in the 115th. He was wounded twice. He passed away ten years ago. But I have located several of his army friends, all of whom are quite elderly, of course. I am very proud of the father I hardly knew. My God bless all the veterans, and "Nos amis francais" who keep their memory alive. John Moerschbache
08/19/04 at 22:32 - USA My brother, Vennice C. Deischer, was a WW2 Army Veteran who served throughout the war in Europe. As for myself, I served in the USMC during the Korean Conflict but the Korean War was over shortly after my enlistment in the Corps. I salute all the Veterans of all wars and grieve the lives lost on the battlefields to keep America free. Deischer, William G. USMC
08/08/04 at 04:30 - USA Had a wonderful time at the 60th reunion. Robert Lowry, Co "C " 116th. INF. DIV, D-Day veteran.
08/04/04 at 21:44 - France I m a young french boy and I ld like to say a big THANK YOU to the veteran of the war, thanks to come thank to make us free, I ld like to meet people like you and to be a man like you !!! thank you so much
07/29/04 at 19:31 - USA Laurent: Received and reviewed your American D Day video. It is absolutely great. I also reviewed the photo's of the battlefield tour I was on back in Sept. 2002. Matern, Mel - Hq, 1st Bn. 26th Regt. 1st Inf. Div.
07/29/04 at 15:26 - USA Cher Laurent; This is a great web site and you are to be commended for doing such a great job.The only other comment that I would make is the fact that the beaches were not broken down in sectors like they were on the day of the landing.Exalple-Easy Red-Fox Green -Dog Red-Dog Green Etc etc.Keep up the good work. Albert Jean Baptiste Berard LCT (6) 538 Signalman 3/cl
07/29/04 at 00:24 - USA Laurent, Your website is magnificent. If I were a teacher, I would give you an A+ grade for the great job you did! Roger L Chagnon (D-Day veteran)
07/28/2004 at 19:29 - USA My father was with the 29th division in World War II. He came over as a replacement, fought from Normandy to Northern German where he guarded prisoners of War. He died on 9 June 2002. William Santora. My father was with the 29th Division
07/28/2004 at 19:25 - USA Laurent, I am Herb Krieger's son. I would be honored if you would sign this book for me. Thank you for commemorating his life and achievement in your book. Thanks for all you have done to remember all of these brave men. Jim Krieger
07/28/2004 at 19:03 - USA I am so proud of you Laurent and your continued efforts to honor "The Greatest Generation" and keep their memories alive. May God bless you and your family. And, many thanks from a proud veterans daughter! Louise (Doucette) Johnson
07/07/2004 at 16:48 - USA My name is Jim Blankenship. My oldest brother Pfc.Charles P. Blankenship was KIA in the early hours of June 6, 1944. His unit, F Co.505 PIR was dropped into the town square of Ste Mere Eglise where 12 men of his unit were either killed, wounded or captured. If you would like to know more about the 505RCT contact me at ff505rct@charter.net . Jim Blankenship
07/07/2004 at 16:39 - USA I would like to invite anyone interested to contact me about our new association, Family & Friends 505RCT. Jim Blankenship, HostFamily & Friends 505 RCT ff505rct@charter.net We are dedicated to carry on the honor & memory of the WWII Veterans of the 505 Regimental Combat Team. Jim Blankenship, 82nd. Airborne 505 Regimental Combat Team.
07/02/2004 at 19:41 - The Netherlands Very interesting site with extensive information about D-Day history. I have been on the landing beaches in Normandy for 3 times and it was very impressive. On my website you may find photos of my tours to the beaches filled up with background information.You may find my website on www.saak.nl Please do not forget to sign my guestbook. Alfred Saak
06/28/2004 at 19:43 - USA My husband's grandmother always told him that his uncle was killed on D-Day. His name was James Holbrook from North Carolina. Is there a list that has all the names of people that were killed on that day? Thank you for your assistance. Betty Jo Holbrook
06/24/2004 at 04:56 - USA Thank you for allowing our family to see the grave marker of John J. Pruger who was kia 06 june 44. Richard A Pruger.
06/20/2044 at 06:10 - USA I wish to add Leroy Blanke to your list of fatalities. He was in the 129th Infantry, 115 Regiment. He was my husband's uncle. As was the case with my Mother and Aunt about my uncle who was killed, the family would like them to be remembered. Leroy came from Nowata, Oklahoma, as did his brother, Bill Blanke, who did make it back home. Both my husband and my uncle are mentioned at the WWII Memorial in D.C. They gave their all. Jo Ann Smalley
06/13/2004 at 08:36 – USA My father, Sebastian Fettig, was in the 29th infantry, 104th medical. He fought at the Battle of St Lo and also the Battle of the Buldge. Is there anyone who may have been in his unit that would remember him? Jane Weeks
06/12/2004 at 18:39 – USA I was on the USS Henrico APA and brought many boys on to Omaha Beach, on LCVP landing craft, I picked up many boys that were killed and wounded and took then back to the ship, for treatment and attention. Howard Spenkle.
06/11/2004 at 18:17 - Brazil If I can write this message in this guestbook , because these all men´s fough in IIWW. I have very proud these men´s. P.S. My Grandfather fought beside 5AA in Italy - (Brazilian Expedicionary Force). Tanks - Dinart G.Lemos
06/08/2004 at 04:24 – USA Laurent, What a beautiful tribute to the veterans of the Invasion that was displayed on Sunday June 6th, 2004. The singing of the choir, the walk of the men that were there was extremely moving. What men and women we had in those days that we can be free. Thank You!!! Thank you France for an excellant salute. Doug Wilbert
06/07/2004 at 21:56 – USA Very interesting sites. I hope, this d-day was the last d-day for Europe and the world. Europ, no... The world must stay together. Grettings from Germany... Andy.
06/07/2004 at 16:35 – USA My father, Donald Deischer, is a veteran of WWII and was in the First Army. My dad is still alive and well, but he hesitates about talking about D-Day. We don't know the details from him, but through movies and documentaries we have an idea of the hell they all went through. I am proud of my dad, and all of the men and women who fought for our Freedom......... THANK YOU. Ruth Deischer
06/07/2004 at 13 :34 – Netherland Thanks for those who came too liberate and ensure the way of life which we are now living May we remember the fallen and those are have survived with honour and respect for now and in eternity whit deep respect I sign this book berry. Berry
06/04/2004 at 23:39 – France Very very big THANKS for all the D-Day veterans. You are fabulous. We love you. A French (30 years). Strasbourg, France. Franck Fistarol
06/06/2004 at 21:26 – USA My father, William Taylor Tupps was a member of the 29th Division that landed on Omaha Beach June 6, 1944. He continued through the headgerows and on to St. Lo, Breast, and Germany. We should never forget the sacrifice that he and other individuals made to secure the liberation of Europe. Best Wishes. Michael Tupps
06/06/2004 at 05:56 – Belgium For a Free World since 60 years : Thank you. - Pour un Monde Libre depuis 60 ans : Merci. Laurent Lefevre
06/06/2004 at 02:28 – Belgium D-Day+60 Years, Words are not enough to express my gratitude ! Thank you. Jos L. Knaepen.
06/04/2004 at 19:00 – France Very nice website. Congratulations for these Braves who liberated the Europe. I'll never forget. French people do like me, let adopt American WW2 soldier's grave. Didier Masson.
06/04/2004 at 15:28 - Sweden I really hope that the world will never forget the sacrifice all these men had to encounter to free the world from fascism. Let’s hope that we can honour their sacrifice by keeping the free world free, and to liberate those who not yet are free! Hans Henriksson.
06/03/2004 at 22:00 – Great Britain I just want to thank all the men and women from the two world wars, and specially at time, D-Day. Thank for all you did. To those who died may you find eternal rest, to those who were inured, may your wounds be healed and free from pain, and to those who still live, thank you so much I appreciate you all words are not enough. Melanie.
06/03/2004 at 16:09 – France Merci à vous, chers vétérans, puisse le courage, l'abnégation et le sacrifice dont vous avez fait preuve servir de leçon à l'humanité. Lors de ma visite l'été dernier avec mes enfants sur ces lieux de mémoire, nous avons ressenti assis face à la mer sur la plage d'UTAH BEACH votre présence à la fois rassurante et douloureuse. Puissiez vous n'avoir souffert en vain, mais le monde est souvent cruel et la mémoire humaine défaillante. Encore mille mercis. Nous y serons ce week-end afin de partager avec vous ce moment d'émotion intense. Martine LE LAY
06/02/2004 at 21:52 – France In this very particular month of June 2004, I have an everyday though to all those who give their life a certain month of June 60 years ago to free my country. Me, my wife and our little 18 month boy will remember this for ever. This message shall also go to all vets of WWII, including all resisting people of those darktimes throughout Europe. I also have a deep thought to my gran'ma who left us in 2003, she and my grand'pa were french resistants from 1942 to freedom... She remind so many times of that voice she listen on radio on June 6th '44 announcing to all french resistant group: Les sanglots longs de l'automne bercent mon coeur d'une langueur monotone... God bless you all, may your families, friends, children, never forget what you did that day. Laurent Bertin.
06/02/2004 at 25:27 - France Merci aux soldats américains pour avoir libéré mon pays : la France (normandie). Jamais je n'oublierais ce que les USA ont fait pour nous, cette reconnaissance je la transmets à mes enfants. Longue vie aux Etats-Unis. Sylvie Lorain Besson
05/05/04 at 08:48 - USA Duty First! No Mission Too Difficult, No Sacrifice Too Great. Tikrit, Iraq, OIF IILTC Shawn D. Allen - 4th Brigade, 1st Infantry Division
05/05/04 at 21:48 - USA I love you America. DREW TITO
04/27/04 at 23:27 - Netherlands An excellent website, a perfect tribute to the men that risked their lives for our freedom !! Visit our website and On-Line Scrapbook also: we will be in Normandy for the 60th commemoration!! http://www.screamingducks.com Screaming Ducks Living History Association
04/18/04 at 20:36 - Brasil Je suis professeur d'histoire au Brésil et je vais aller visiter, juillet prochain les lieux du débarquement des soldats de la 2ème Guerre Mondiale. Excusez-moi mon français. Cordialement. Maria Alzira
04/12/04 at 16:21 - USA Laurent, it was so good to visit with you and your family in Vierville. The book you presented to Ellen and myself is one of the best memories of our trip. FYI, one of our neighbors, Mrs. Odell Samford, had a cousin that was part of the "Bedford Boys" that was killed on 6 Jun 44. His name is Elmere Wright. I was unable to find his cross at the cemetary. Of course, you have it on your sight!!!!!! She will be very pleased to see this. Again, thanks so much for the book. It will be a treasured part of our library! Please say hello to Sophie for me! Jeff & Ellen Billmyer, Alberta, VA. (Virginia National Guard)
04/10/04 at 08:04 - USA I am the very proud daughter of Howard Thomas Cusic, who landed at Omaha Beach with the 2nd Battalion, 116th Regiment, 29th Division and fought through to the Battle of the Bulge. I am now learning more about my Dad and D-Day, as my 11 year old son is doing his final report required for graduation on D-Day. My Dad never talked much about his tours of duty, but was a decorated soldier who fought without question or hesitation in the name of his country. Sadly, my Dad passed away after a 10 year battle with Parkinsons Disease in August of 2002. I miss him every day and will be so incredibly proud of this amazing man. With all the love heaven will allow. I love you Daddy! Darb.
04/05/04 at 22:32 - France America, yes we are grateful for your sacrifice. I am French and I am Jewish. I am only 30 and have not lived the war, but I am forever thankful to what America did to save us from Nazi Germany. America, France thanks you. Romain PICARD
03/24/04 at 01:11 - USA Go Army. Thank you all those people who risked their lives and died taking those beaches - Chris Kiefer, D-Day veteran.
03/20/04 at 05:28 - Great Britain and USA As a three year old boy in my village of Portesham I watched in awe at the numbers of troops, armoured vehicles, transport trucks who moved all day and night on June 1st through 2nd. The noise and vibration, the smell of kaki paint, cosmolene and exhaust will never leave my memory. As they moved towards the port towns of Weymouth and the docks at Portland for the D-Day embarkation and subsequent landings. I remember my mother and the other women's concern as we waved them off. I would dearly love to find out which regiments or brigades were stationed in Portesham during the pre-D-Day build up. Any contacts would be most welcome. Please Email me at houseboats@msn.com Neil Macdonald
03/08/04 at 21:12 - Great Britain We owe the men of D-Day and their families a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. I can only promise that their sacrifice will never be forgotten by any member of my family. We visit the D-Day site as often as we can topay our respects and will certainly be there this year. Williams Peter
03/08/04 at 19:57 - France Magnifique travail sur le terrain, des prises de vues superbes, un suggestion : mettre une légende sous chaque photos, il vous reste encore du travail; photographier les stèles marquant les emplacements des terrains d'aviations, les emplacements des base de V etc.... Assez de suggestions ce que vous avez fait est magnifique, je connais bien le Cotentin pour séjourner à Revenoville de quatre à cinq mois par an. Amicalement, Yves passionné des évènements de juin 1944. Yves GUIOT
03/05/04 at 02:25 - USA What a lovely story about Ernst P. Doucette. My Dad was in the war landing at Utah with the 101st but what most impresses me about these men was here were people that had the war dropped on them and performed so very well in the war and then in life. It is so tragic that they and all that died had to witness this. Wilber, Doug
03/04/04 at 17:06 - France Monsieur Lefebvre, Merci ! votre site est excellent et permet de transmettre à nos enfants notre histoire commune et d'honorer la mémoire de tous ceux qui ont fait le sacrifice de leurs vies ainsi que leurs familles. Strobel Andrée. Une française qui n'a pas oublié !!
02/27/04 at 12:06 - USA Congratulations for a magnificent website which honors the American liberation of France and the commencement of the defeat of the German Nazi domination of the world. You have superbly created not only a wonderful memorial to the Americans who suffered and died in the invasion of Normandy, but you have made available to potentially millions of people the opportunity to visit your site and to know about the sacrifice and glory of one of mankind's most important actions for a better world for everyone on earth. Horace E. Henderson, 1st Lt, US Army, (who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day+1 with the 6th Engfineer Special Brigade)
02/26/04 at 17:59 - USA The 6th Beach Bn landed on Omaha beach at 7:27 Easy Red, Fox Green beachs. We were Beach Masters with medical,communication,madical,demolition and central control groups.The battalion had 485 men 43 officers and stayed on the beach for 24 days and witness all that took place. Robert L. Watson - 6th Beach Battalion Historian.
02/26/04 at 17:10 - USA I am the son of Leonard Horowitz, one of the soldiers you interviewed for the book. I am ordering this book for my father as he does not use the internet. I would appreciate it if you could sign the book and inscribe it to him. He met you during the dedication of the monument in Bedford, VA. He has been told that his interview and a picture appear in your book. Thank you for undertaking this project and preserving the histories of brave men like my father who oppossed agression and tyranny. Horowitz, Don
02/15/04 at 23:03 - USA My father landed at Utah Beach, along with Simmon Parker, one of the 17 comanche code talkers. When I visited Normandy in 1984 a french woman asked if we wer americans. When our group said Yes, she said "Thank you for all you did for us". Vive la France! Stahlerg George - 4th Infantry Division, 4th Signal Corps.
02/09/04 at 22:26 - U.K. To any of the vets of the 2nd and 5th rangers that stayed in the Dorset area. could i ask a few questions? Where in dorset did you stay and from where in poole did you sail. Also if there any photographs you would like of memorable places during your time, I will try and get them and e-mail them to you. kind regards - William B. Halbert.
02/05/04 at 18:22 - France A la fois un site internet et un lieu de mémoire, dont j'ai rarement vu l'équivalent sur le web... Magnifique travail, qu'on consulte avec respect et émotion..Bravo!!! Christophe
02/02/04 at 20:58 - USA I would like to hear from anyone from the clearing co. Garrison, Cecil - Clearing Co. 104 Med. Bn. 29th Inf. Division
01/27/07 at 13:00 - England D-DAY DORSET. I am trying to find any members of Big Red One who were stationed/camped (even waited overnight in June 44 as the lanes were full of men and vehicles) near DORCHESTER, DORSET. In particular the areas of Bockhampton, Stinsford, Kingston Mauward, Puddletown/Puddletown Forest and Thorncombe Woods. We are keen to contact anyone who was there or who can remember anything of the area. We are getting desparate for help. Many thanks. Claire Kendall-Price. clairekp@greenwoodcottage.freeserve.co.uk
03/01/04 at 15:50 - USA I am looking for information on my father's military activities during WWII and the Normandy invasion. He was a member of the 819th Engineering Aviation Battalion. His discharge papers indicate battles and campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Thanks for any help you can provide concerning this matter. Price, marc mprice3@comcast.net
01/01/04 at 18:42 - England I am seeking information on Pfc Tex Carter 26th Coy 1 Div who was in SWANAGE DORSET prior to D-Day 6 June1944. I have had a letter published in the BRIDGEHEAD SENTINAL but to no avail. Can any one help with any info? TonyM Meates tonymeates@freeola.net |
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