A letter to My Husband -
MilkDud,
Of the hundreds of letters I've written you, this will easily be the most difficult. Where do I find the words to express what I'm thinking and feeling? I know that right about now you would tell me, "Don't worry about finding the right ...
Reconstructed USAAF history display
Army Specialist Jesse Adam Snow is our beloved son and we're so proud of him. We love him more than anyone will ever know and will do our best to keep his name and memories alive as long as the sun shines on this beautiful earth. On 11 November 2010, Jesse called me for the last time and gave m...
Not only was Michael an excellent brother to me and my siblings he was an excellent son to his mother, father to his child, husband to his wife, uncle to his many nephews and niece, cousin to his cousins, brother to his fellow soldiers, but most of all he was a excellent friend to everyone. I fe...
Dick Elmo Hall was an orphan. He enlisted in the regular army when he graduated high school and it was from those enlisted ranks that he received a Presidential appointment to West Point in the class of what became January, 1943. Upon graduation and completion of officer's basic he was promoted...
Died in a tragic plane crash of the Katy-did #41-35142 on April 9, 1944 nine miles southwest of Hartselle, Alabama. Eight Hunter Air Field crew members and passengers died in this crash. Base Commander, Col. Lucius Bass Manning; Pilot, Capt. Howard Lawrence Hardy; Co-pilot, Arthur Joseph Gratis; ...
"Anyone can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a daddy." - Anonymous Eugene was a excellent daddy, his children were his life. He was the fun parent, always wrestling with the kids, teaching them how to fish or throw a baseball. He liked to play tricks on the kids every chance he could...
Never met though we are, long travelled have we together. Rest well Warrior with our everlasting thanks and love.
He was a loving father and great friend. He is deeply missed each and everyday by everyone who knew him and loved him.
Scott-Your Pop and I miss you very much. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Everytime we see your lovely wife and daughter, we think about the "family" you loved so much. Your little girl looks so much like you and is getting to be a real dare devil like you. Imagine that? Love,...
SGT Fastuca's son, Julius Bonifacio Viqueira Alzona, age 2 is remembering his father on his first death anniversary this July 5th. Julius is well taken care of by his maternal grandmother, Cezarina Alzona, so rest in peace, Lou...
To Joe Kennedy,
There is so much I could say about your character, your attitude, your judgement, knowledge, personality or spirit. You were from the start, in my opinion, echelons above your peers. You're a friend, and true friends for me are very valued. Needless to say, you will ne...
Having arrived in England just two months earlier, Sergeant Bruce Baker, Jr. was assigned to the crew of 1st Lieutenant John Alford of the B-17 Bomber 42-31898, nicknamed “Irene A. His crew position was that of a Ball Turret Gunner, perhaps the most undesirable crew position on the aircraft acco...