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Offline Spotted Dog

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we lost an American hero today
« on: November 27, 2016, 12:40:30 am »
 At around 5:10pm today I lost my dad. WWII vet. Landed on Normandy Beach on D Day. Tank commander and Sargent at 19.
5 bronze stars. Battle of the Buldge, As well as other major campaigns. 3rd Armored Division of the 1st Army.SPEARHEAD.

Daniel

I miss you DAD
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Offline willie

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2016, 12:47:49 am »
Daniel

My heart goes out to you. Its not easy. He will always be with you
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Offline Pat B

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2016, 01:05:21 am »
Sorry for your loss, Dog but thankful for your Dad's service.  May he rest in peace.
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Offline bubby

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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2016, 03:05:56 am »
Condolences on your loss
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Offline chamookman

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2016, 04:49:49 am »
Thoughts and Prayers sent  - Bob.
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Ruddy Darter

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2016, 05:30:53 am »
Sorry for your loss Spotted Dog,

 Those tank crews were truly courageous warriors. So much is owed to them.
 
 Respect. 

 R.D.
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Offline bushboy

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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2016, 05:59:18 am »
Sorry for your loss,your heart must swell with pride to know he was part of theses battles
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Offline BowEd

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2016, 08:46:00 am »
Sorry for your loss.My thoughts go out to you and your family.Thankful for you fathers' service.
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Offline PaulN/KS

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2016, 08:47:29 am »
Sorry for your loss.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2016, 09:39:32 am »
Sorry to hear this. Keep your chin up, you should be proud.
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Offline augustus

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2016, 12:05:03 pm »
Sorry for your loss&grateful for his service.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2016, 02:16:32 pm »
So sorry for your loss spotted dog. They were real heroes all of them, but as Ruddy said those tankers had to be some really brave guy's to go up against those much more heavily armored German tanks. Myself and my family feel your loss, we all miss heroes like him just amazing what these young men did for each other and so many they never knew. I'm sure you have a spot that aches from your loss. It is hard to lose our parents I still miss my mom a lot. I wish many good memories for you to help ease the pain. I pray your dad will find true peace.
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Offline mullet

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2016, 04:05:21 pm »
I'm very sorry, it's never easy losing a close family member. Your Dad was the real definition of a hero being in the first Army at Normandy. I just read a book about them at Normandy. They took the heaviest losses and if it wasn't for them the war could have been lost during that invasion or made to last a lot longer. Very few tanks made it to shore that day,and the few that did led the breakout off the beach, your Dad was very lucky.
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2016, 05:45:53 pm »
Lost my dad in may this year.  Korean war vet.  We owe a debt of gratitude to all the dads that served and sacrificed.  Cheers to your dad!  May he and all the others live on in our memories.
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Offline Spotted Dog

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Re: we lost an American hero today
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2016, 07:15:32 pm »
Thanks brothers. It means a lot to me. Dad was a simple man. Lived that way. A hell of a soldier.
I can't wait for family to go home so I can pay tribute to him my way.

Dog
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