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Gina Marie · 12 November 2018, 05:22 AM

My great uncle's remains were recently recovered in Germany and a funeral was held in Arlington for him and his B52 crew. This story is almost as cool. Happy Rememberance Day!

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/10/us/ww...ans/index.html

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springer · 12 November 2018, 05:59 AM

Wonderful and heart-wrenching read. My father fought in the Pacific and two uncles fought in Europe. One uncle fought heroically at the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Silver Star. He was later captured, imprisoned by the Germans and escaped. He would be captured again and escape again. He survived the war and is in his early 90s now.

War is hell - an abomination. Today, Veteran's Day, as we remember the armistice signed on the 11th month, the 11th day and the 11th hour in 1918 which ended the the war to end all wars, I would like to salute all my fellow veterans and active duty military personnel for their honor and sacrifices for this country and others.

Thanks for the thread and link.

Tom1675 · 12 November 2018, 02:03 PM

A powerful piece. Thanks very much for sharing.

I have spent time with my great uncles and heard their war stories, fortunately none were told with regret. They all fought in the Pacific. They all carried the burden of war to the day they I spoke with them -and forever. Thanks to all who have served.

southtexas · 13 November 2018, 06:15 AM

Wow what a strong story. Thanks for sharing. We remember the sacrifices made by so many over the years.

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bridgs · 13 November 2018, 11:08 AM

Thanks for sharing that story. So sad to read but it is real history that needed to be told.

12 November 2018, 05:22 AM	#1
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	Not watch related but a cool ww2 story My great uncle's remains were recently recovered in Germany and a funeral was held in Arlington for him and his B52 crew. This story is almost as cool. Happy Rememberance Day! https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/10/us/ww...ans/index.html Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

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springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,196	Wonderful and heart-wrenching read. My father fought in the Pacific and two uncles fought in Europe. One uncle fought heroically at the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Silver Star. He was later captured, imprisoned by the Germans and escaped. He would be captured again and escape again. He survived the war and is in his early 90s now. War is hell - an abomination. Today, Veteran's Day, as we remember the armistice signed on the 11th month, the 11th day and the 11th hour in 1918 which ended the the war to end all wars, I would like to salute all my fellow veterans and active duty military personnel for their honor and sacrifices for this country and others. Thanks for the thread and link. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,683	Not watch related but a cool ww2 story Wow what a strong story. Thanks for sharing. We remember the sacrifices made by so many over the years. A stained glass window in St Mere Eglise: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

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Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	A powerful piece. Thanks very much for sharing. I have spent time with my great uncles and heard their war stories, fortunately none were told with regret. They all fought in the Pacific. They all carried the burden of war to the day they I spoke with them -and forever. Thanks to all who have served.

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bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,123	Thanks for sharing that story. So sad to read but it is real history that needed to be told.

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