Hello,
Becky Martinette has sent us a copy of a letter written by a German soldier in 1944. She has the original. To get the full impact of the story behind this letter you should read information about her father, Maurice White who was a medic with "H" Co. This background is in the BATTLING BUZZARDS Paperback pages 256-258 and hardcover pages 207-209.
In order to avoid sending downloads I often scan material and send it like a photo.You can always enlarge the print if necessary by right clicking on the mouse.
Ben
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Mail Call----Ben517@aol.com
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Subj: Kissimmee Reunion
Date: 6/19/2003 10:27:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: bobx517@juno.com
To: Ben517@aol.com
The information for the 2004 Kissimmee Reunion will be the same as last
year with these exceptions.Registration starts:Sunday,January 19,at 11:00
A.M. Memorial Service and Banquet
will be on Wednesday,January 21.I am conducting a survey to determine how
many would be interested in a trip to" Medieval Times" on Tuesday,January
20 in the evening. "Medieval Times"
Guests enjoy an authentic medieval feast while valiant knights on
horseback do battle to the death.
Brilliant costumes authentic in every detail add to the splendor.Cheer
your brave knight to victory
as he competes in games of skill,hand to hand combat and,of course,the
joust.Enjoy the wonders of the castle and satisfy your appetite with a
feast. The menu, Vegetable Soup,Garlic Bread Baked Chicken and Ribs,Herb
Basted Potato,Pastry of The Castle,Beverages.The Price of $45.00/each
includes entrance fee,complete meal,taxes and tip,and transportation to
the castle and back to the
Ramada.How about that? Brother Bob.
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Subj: German letter
Date: 6/14/2003 5:10:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: saltaire@pinn.net
Hi Ben,
I think this letter was from the young German in the book
Battling Buzzards. Page page 256 The letter was with some of my fathers war things.
I wish I had his sisters address,or knew who she was..
Becky
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Subj: Re: Paratrooper Odyssey
Date: 6/18/2003 10:22:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: coonas@webtv.net
To: Ben517@aol.com
I am finally home and catching up on my OLD e-mail! Thank you so much
for helping me get the Paratrooper Odyssey Book. I had purchased 6 from
Bill Lewis and had one for each of my sons and grandsons, but I have a
new great-grandson and I think I should have one to present to him
someday, since he did not get to know his great-grandfather. The
Reunion was great! Everyone did a great job and I am sure each person
had an enjoyable time. The tours planned we re special, but I
especially enjoyed seeing the old friends many whom I had known for many
years and many I had only heard Monk speak of. I guess that is what
Reunions are all about. I hope
theChristi's and Dardens know how much their efforts were appreciated.
Thank you again for your help. I am happy I got to meet you and your
wife in the restaurant..a lot more personal. As Dick
Seitz says:"Airborne All the Way"
June Huffman
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