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A very moving WWII mystery finally solved - Grateful11 - 06-07-2012
Warning you might tear up near the end.
Part 1. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57447896/for-wwii-soldiers-widow-a-60-year-mystery-finally-solved/
Part 2. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57448571/they-dont-forget-normandy-still-honors-american-wwii-pilots-sacrifice/
Re: A very moving WWII mystery finally solved - davester - 06-07-2012
Sounds like her congressman is a complete ass.
Re: A very moving WWII mystery finally solved - mrlynn - 06-07-2012
Thanks, Grateful, for posting this tale of loyalty and sacrifice.
How many today know what they are?
/Mr Lynn
Re: A very moving WWII mystery finally solved - SDGuy - 06-07-2012
davester wrote:
Sounds like her congressman is a complete ass.
:agree:
Hope this tidbit of a news story gets some coverage in his District in time for the election...
Re: A very moving WWII mystery finally solved - TLB - 06-07-2012
davester wrote:
Sounds like her congressman is a complete ass.
Members don't do any inquiries like that themselves. Some staffer blew off the task as inconsequential and lied to the representative. Hopefully the staffer is at least looking for a new job.
Re: A very moving WWII mystery finally solved - mrlynn - 06-07-2012
I forwarded the links to a friend, who writes,
Reminds me of "Six Times A Day," which of course had a happier ending.
I had forgotten about that song. The lyrics are here:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Oldies-2943/2010/5/Oldies-country-lyrics.htm
On YouTube (no video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfSOHW8Y9RE
Apologies for the egregious chorus, but Dick Curless's singing is great.
/Mr Lynn
Re: A very moving WWII mystery finally solved - $tevie - 06-08-2012
Grateful11 wrote:
Warning you might tear up near the end.
I did, indeed. Thank you for posting this.