tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post3908238926764427638..comments2024-03-29T09:26:50.628-04:00Comments on Georgia Girl With An English Heart: D-Day, June 6, 1944Kay G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-18673077989428354172013-06-16T21:21:03.228-04:002013-06-16T21:21:03.228-04:00That's amazing that you knew him, Kay. Thanks ...That's amazing that you knew him, Kay. Thanks so much for sharing that with me!!! Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-74714439021042837262013-06-10T18:33:15.384-04:002013-06-10T18:33:15.384-04:00Two days after the day I was born. My generation ...Two days after the day I was born. My generation grew up not having taken part in The War but lived with it in such recent past that it is still a very real thing to me.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-8203141881891237392013-06-08T08:21:08.708-04:002013-06-08T08:21:08.708-04:00Please say hello to your Dad for me!
Now, I really...Please say hello to your Dad for me!<br />Now, I really must do a post about my in-laws in England and what they experienced during the war! They were from London and were sent away as children by train to escape the bombing. Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-31164197360089737652013-06-08T08:17:32.050-04:002013-06-08T08:17:32.050-04:00My Dad's two older brothers were in World War ...My Dad's two older brothers were in World War II also.<br />The oldest was in Patton's Army and had a rough time in life after the war was over.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-5681770825815332592013-06-07T19:06:53.623-04:002013-06-07T19:06:53.623-04:00Hi Kay. My Dad was in London on this date 69 years...Hi Kay. My Dad was in London on this date 69 years ago and he remembers that day well. He is 97 years old now and is as lucid as ever he was. <br />That war was a 'turning point' war for many so many people and for those of us who came afterwards. Those men and women were very courageous people.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-58641722127153374942013-06-07T17:36:56.309-04:002013-06-07T17:36:56.309-04:00Like so many of your visitors, my Dad was a WWII v...Like so many of your visitors, my Dad was a WWII veteran. What a terrible war. Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-38146718387347323342013-06-07T17:16:25.868-04:002013-06-07T17:16:25.868-04:00The firsthand accounts of the Holocaust survivors ...The firsthand accounts of the Holocaust survivors are so heartbreaking. Ben Gross is a very well known name here in Rockdale County, He died in 2004.<br />http://www.thebreman.org/exhibitions/online/newlives/profile.php?ID=184<br />There, I found a link about him, if you are interested. Such a nice man too, I used to do airline tickets for him!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-16391371724572534772013-06-07T17:11:21.262-04:002013-06-07T17:11:21.262-04:00Yes, I know and it saddens me greatly. W.S. Conno...Yes, I know and it saddens me greatly. W.S. Connor, who survived the Leopoldville (I did a post about him) died in 2000 and Col. Benjamin Purcell just died a few months ago.<br />Louie Zamperini...he is 96 now and he is still giving inspirational speeches! If you don't read anything else in your life, read "Devil At My Heels" by Louis Zamperini. His story is incredible!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-71887988532525246692013-06-07T17:08:28.624-04:002013-06-07T17:08:28.624-04:00Oh, Jerry, I wish I could have a wonderful tribute...Oh, Jerry, I wish I could have a wonderful tribute to these men, such as your very own father! You must be so proud.<br />I understand that is very moving to visit Normandy and to see all those white crosses. <br />Thanks for your comment.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-30411604975459445892013-06-07T17:05:29.321-04:002013-06-07T17:05:29.321-04:00Dear Mairead,
Thank you for your comment. I wonder...Dear Mairead,<br />Thank you for your comment. I wonder if children today are aware of D-Day and why we should remember it.<br />Like you, I am grateful for the recording of the stories of the WWII vets.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-31831080658429716892013-06-07T17:02:36.915-04:002013-06-07T17:02:36.915-04:00It was a truly world war and one that had much suf...It was a truly world war and one that had much suffering.<br />The sacrifices that were made should not be forgotten, that is my belief anyway.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-77624762067693535672013-06-07T17:00:16.963-04:002013-06-07T17:00:16.963-04:00When I worked at a travel agency in the 80's a...When I worked at a travel agency in the 80's and 90's, I spoke with many vets going to their reunions. At first, none of them would speak of their time in the war, but as time went on, they opened up more and began to speak of their experiences. I am very grateful to all those who shared their stories with me and I only wish I could have had more time time with each one of them. They all said the same, you always looked out for your buddy...that is why I felt Stephen Ambrose got his book exactly right, "Band of Brothers" is how they felt about each other.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-12618060260739459832013-06-07T16:56:22.563-04:002013-06-07T16:56:22.563-04:00True, and I hope that people will always pause on ...True, and I hope that people will always pause on this date and remember them.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-71591264301028323322013-06-07T16:55:35.423-04:002013-06-07T16:55:35.423-04:00I agree and it truly was a world war, so much goin...I agree and it truly was a world war, so much going on all over the globe. And so many people suffered in so many different ways. Didn't you say in one of your posts that your mother was sent to a camp because she was Japanese? I wonder if she talks about it much. Perhaps not, it might bring back too many sad memories.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-40739312943586288412013-06-07T16:51:20.228-04:002013-06-07T16:51:20.228-04:00I hope you are able to publish those letters that ...I hope you are able to publish those letters that your Dad wrote. I am so sorry that he died so young. It is sad that we are losing so many of our WW2 vets (and also sad it took them so long to have the moument to them in Washington, D.C.!) <br />Thanks for your comment. Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-32026682692915132312013-06-07T13:33:23.538-04:002013-06-07T13:33:23.538-04:00Hi Kay! It makes me sad to think of all the WWII ...Hi Kay! It makes me sad to think of all the WWII veterans being gone. Same with Holocaust survivors. All of them....they're such an important part of history....and there's nothing quite like a first account! I hope you're well and you have a lovely, lovely weekend!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-44383047161706932912013-06-07T13:21:43.256-04:002013-06-07T13:21:43.256-04:00Speak to them now as these ex-servicemen will soon...Speak to them now as these ex-servicemen will soon be gone. Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-54305316949253088632013-06-07T12:11:58.998-04:002013-06-07T12:11:58.998-04:00This is a wonderful tribute to all who participate...This is a wonderful tribute to all who participated in the D-Day landing. My dad came ashore with the second wave of the 1st Infantry Division (U.S.) on Omaha Beach that day. The only thing I can remember him saying about it was that he had never seen so many white crosses in his life when he stopped by there before boarding the ship back home after the war in Europe was over.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-14918794423224669492013-06-07T09:32:44.119-04:002013-06-07T09:32:44.119-04:00Dear Kay - Remembering the courageous men who land...Dear Kay - Remembering the courageous men who landed in Normandy on D-Day is so important. It is sad to think that all the WWII veterans will soon have passed, but recording their stories, achievements, sacrifices and patriotism is vital. Thank you for reminding us to think of them.<br />MairéadMaireadhttp://www.irishamericanmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-2879672138155206732013-06-07T08:21:57.845-04:002013-06-07T08:21:57.845-04:00That was such a terrible time-a blight on the hist...That was such a terrible time-a blight on the history of man. I am so grateful for those that gave their lives for my family's freedom. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-38477824421936563452013-06-07T07:38:53.732-04:002013-06-07T07:38:53.732-04:00My dad was in the Army then and from what I learne...My dad was in the Army then and from what I learned I think he was part of that, He really didn't like to talk about the war. He was wounded badly, but survived. It was a terrible time. I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-38869079899354666582013-06-07T06:13:55.276-04:002013-06-07T06:13:55.276-04:00Such a terrible time in history. So many brave men...Such a terrible time in history. So many brave men and women sacrificed their lives.Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-39704943407316508722013-06-07T00:50:05.306-04:002013-06-07T00:50:05.306-04:00I have uncles and family friends in the 442nd who ...I have uncles and family friends in the 442nd who went to Europe. The suffering and bravery of these men and women of that time and before absolutely fills me with awe.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-62498389452743609182013-06-06T21:58:22.420-04:002013-06-06T21:58:22.420-04:00My Dad fought in WWII...drove a tan, liberated Jew...My Dad fought in WWII...drove a tan, liberated Jewish Holocaust victims and many more stories that I wish he had written down before he passed away. He was only 56 when he died. His love letters to my Mom are beautiful and I'm hoping we can get them into print soon. It's hard to believe that all the veterans will be gone soon. I hope their stories will be told. "Band of Brothers" was just an awesome production. Loved it.yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.com