#102   09-06-2011

I'm the son of Clarence Biggs.
He was right waist gunner on the B-17-G Pee-Tey-Kuh 42-31033.
Two things I would like to know if possible.
- First what does the Indian name on the plane mean in english?
- And did this plane have any nose art?

#101   28-05-2011

Dear Andy Nice website.
We adopted a grave on the cementry of Margraten.
Name Thomas B Cole from Louisiana, SGT 613 Bomb SQ, died 8 mai 1944.
We like to know were I can find more information about this brave soldier.

Wim Robroek

#100 !!    30-04-2011

Thank you for this website.
I was touched and amazed to find this information on my Great Uncle Ernie (Ernest Hansen).
Tiffany Vigil

#99   27-04-2011

MACR 2275: In November 1989 I met the Pilot of the plane referenced in MACR 2275-1st Lt. Glenn Van Syckle while performing Army Reserve duty at Ft. Monmouth, NJ.
Glenn was a civilian employee there.
He allowed me to copy his Stalag Luft #1 Diary (YMCA Version) as well as a recently personal history of WWII that he had recorded.
Being a POW Historian I enjoyed this very much.
I also had some POW history of Stalag Luft 1 that I shared with him during my tour.
Copy available.
This is a 'great site'. Keep up the good work.

#98   02-04-2011

Enorm mooi verhaal over deze dappere mannen!
Ik ben geboren aan de tottenhamstraat, wanneer ik met mijn fiets naar mijn opa ging kwam ik door de colenbranderbos naar mijn opa die in heemserveen woonde, het verhaal over dit ongeval vertelde hij wel is over, er zou zelfs een brokstuk bij hem in het land gelegen hebben.
Onlangs kreeg ik het boek over maid to order waar ook veel over deze crash in staat.
Respect voor deze dappere mannen van maid to order!

Mooie site andy!

#97   22-02-2011

Andy Thank you for your posting of the complete MACR.
My uncle Hubert Reasoner was a ball turret gunner in Flak Rat (437770) and was killed on the Conac mission, his first combat flight.
His sister, my mother has Alzheimer's so the memories are fading now.
Bless you for keeping them alive.

Thanks again.

#96   20-02-2011

Hello,My name is Peggy (Halpin) Majos.
I was looking on your site and found my father, Ronald C. Halpin listed.
Sadly, I wanted to inform you that he passed away on June 13, 2008.
He lived a good life, to the fullest.
He was a wonderful man and is greatly missed.
Thank you for taking the time to create this web site to remember our heroes!

Again, Thank you! Peggy Majos

#95   16-02-2011

66 years ago.... I've recovered what's left of the B-17'Mail to Order' and figured out what happend, what those guys who flew this bomber went through.... they gave their lifes practacly in my backyard!
THEY ARE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN!!!
I'm trying to get the recovered parts on display at our local historical 'museum' in Dedemsvaart, with support of Herman Redder who wrote the book; The fatale mision of the 'Mail To Order' on february 16, 1945.

#94   26-01-2011

I am the son of Capt. P.J. Sullivan.
Doing some research,my dad was shot down on the 21nov. 1944 Merseburg raid

THANKS FOR THE INFO.

#93   10-01-2011

My Uncle J.H. Singleton was the pilot of Canwt Miss.
His is still with us and lives in Orlando Fl.
He also flew B47 and crashed one at Pine Castle AFB Orland Fl later McCoy AFB Named after Col Mike McCoy now Orlando International Airport MCO designation.
J H was his real name and we call hin John although he had only initials for name.
Anyone who has pictures it would be appreciated.

Thank you. tom singleton. he will be 91 in June 2011 if God Will

#92   29-12-2010

I thank you!
I served in the US Army during the Cold War.
I was stationed in Munich West Germany with the 66th MI GP.

Tom

#91   24-12-2010

Great site.
I met the Pilot of plane described in MACR 2275 during my Army Resderve career and he allowed me to copy his YMCA Diary he did during his POW days at Stalag Luft 1 at Barth, Germany.
Have corresponded with the Co-Pilot's family and sent them your website.
This is an outstanding site and I enjoy it very much as a self described POW historian.

#90   18-12-2010

I am the yougest of three sons of Clarence Biggs.
He never talked much about when he was in the war.
I've found out more since he died. [June 1986,age 71]

#89   21-11-2010

Hello, Thanks for putting this site together!
My father was Lucas Sprinker, Navigator on the 'Flak Rat' 42-37770 614th.
http://www.remember-our-heroes.nl/1871.htm
He was a POW in Stalag-Luft One following his capture after this mission.
He was liberated by the Red Army in May 1945.
He died in 1978, very likely as a partial result of his injuries suffered to his leg during his landing (I think he hit a tree on his way down by parachute)
He had severe damage to his leg and had to be turned over after a day or so as he needed a hospital and surgery.

Again, thanks very much for this site! Michael Sprinker

#88   15-11-2010

This is a avery nice website you have put together.
Thanks for all you have done.
Bryan Wyman (Great Nephew of Lonnie Karcher)

#87   14-11-2010

Hello, I am trying to find information about my great Uncle Carl Hinkle.
He was a b-17 pilot with the 401st and I was trying to find pictures and other information.
Thanks.

#86   22-09-2010

It was interesting to see some history of my father on your website.
I was able to authenticate the story that I heard that only 5 parachutes were spotted jumping from the plane.
Thank you for honoring these men.

#85   05-09-2010

Flew on March 8, returning without difficulty.
Questions did you ever finish your website?
IF you were 160 miles outside of Berlin, why do you identiffy wih Belin?
Out of curiosity, do you have any idea as to he number of guns covering the ciy?
Maurice, 95BG 12/13/43 to 04/29/44

#84   30-08-2010

My Dad Joseph C. Jay was the left waist gunner on the Shade Ruff.
POW. Resides in West Columbia, South Carolina

#83   29-06-2010

Seeking information about my cousin Staff Sgt. John P. Morreale, 401 Bomber Group, 613th Bomb Squad, Radio operator, Down January 30, 1944, Brunswick, Germany.
We have his MACR from the National Archives, but looking for information with regard to his downed plane, burial in German cemetery, and location and removal back to U.S. details.
Anything about John is of value to us.

#82   23-06-2010

My Father William P. Maher was the Co-Pilot on the other plane shot down on april 20, 1944

#81   02-06-2010

My uncle was on the B-17G 42-38162, 614th 9 April 1944, Mission #47 Target: Marienburg, Germany. http://www.remember-our-heroes.nl/3940.htm
He was the left waist gunner there aircraft was shot down near the end of the war and all the crew was lost.
So I of course never new him.
I'm his name sake.
Thanks to who assembled this site and to the men and women who gave so much for our freedom.
I'm among those who appreciate it.

#80   31-05-2010

William Robert Jarrett was my first cousin once removed and as a young boy I saw him off at the train station in Sandusky, Ohio.
We operated a hog farm and contracted with the U.S. Army to haul garbage from a prison camp called Camp Perry in Ohio.
This camp had 2,500 German and 2,000 Italian prisoners.
As a young boy I was welcomed into the camp and always left with great German pastries.
At the time I could not understand why so many of the presionors wept when they saw me.
Thanks so much for this great information.

Be Blessed. Robert Harris

#79   09-04-2010

Lee Sanford Miller was my uncle.
I was named for him as his nickname was Sandy.
I would appreciate any information that you have about him.

#78   07-04-2010

My uncle was a ball turret gunner and the 401st aircraft 'You All Right' was shot down and he survived.
I have information that I would like to share with you.
Check out my web site: http://www.knology.net/~skeetv/ There I have a tribute to my uncle.

#77   10-02-2010

This is an excellent website, I am very glad I found it.
My father was a ball turret gunner in the 401st.
S/SGT Eugene H. Hall, USAAF 8th AF, 1st Air Division, 401st Bombardment Group (H)
His story is on my blog: http://teenageairwarrior.blogspot.com/
He is currently 85 years old (2/9/10) and has shared his experience in his own words on my blog site from a document he put together.
I simply entered it on the computer.
I hope you visit and read his story.
Thank you very much for what you are doing.

#76   29-01-2010

Thank you so much for all of your amazing hard work on this most memorable site.
This has meant a lot to my Dad Fred DiBerto who always wondered about his 'big cousin' and where he disappeared to.
I am 45 years old but I do remember my Aunt Anna (Joe DelTorto's Mom) always being sad and never really knowing what happened in detail and never being able to put closure on his death.
This is most kind of you, and truly inspirational!
My Dad never had the pleasure of meeting his 'big cousin' and only heard conversations about his heroism.

Sincerely, Lynne DiBerto 2nd cousin to Joe DelTorto

#75   05-01-2010

Thank you very much for what you are doing.
My grandfather Buddy Noah Keith was a gunner on the Bosch Buster/Heaven Can Wait.
He was shot down but was lucky to return home after being interned in Switzerland.
I have many photos I can email if interested.
Again thank you.

#74   03-01-2010

My uncle was 'Radio Operator Kenneth Arthur Terroux S/Sgt 31258426 POW'.
I am trying to locate as much information on: B-17G ' Battlin' Betty ' 42-39847 614th 11 April 1944 Mission # 49 Target: Politz, Sorau , Germany.
He has since passed and I have his diary and would like to do some research and archive his informartion and story.

Thank you.

#73   03-01-2010

My Dad Robert A. Haakinson flew with the 615th Bomb Group in World War 2.
He now resides in Martinez, Georgia.
Thanks.
My grandfather was Lt. Thomas Cameron.

#72   01-01-2010

My grandfather was Lt. Thomas Cameron.
This was very interesting to read.
Thank you. My grandpa was a real hero in my eyes.

Katie Chambers.

#71   12-11-2009

Hello Sir, I am sorry it has been so long since I was in contact with you.
I am Raymond Millers grandaughter and currently stationed in Germany.
My mother (his daughter) is coming to visit in December and we would like to visit the crash site and the Margraten Cemetery.
If possible, It would be wonderful to meet Mr. Redder and yourself as well.
Please let me know if this is possible.
Thank you again for all you have done to honor these men.
Yesterday I visited Luxembourg Cemetery with my family and was so moved by the rows of crosses.
I look forward to seeing this part of my families history.

Take care, thank you again. Jessica Bond

#70   18-10-2009

I am the daughter of Mario Nicholas Santangelo.
My son was looking up information re WWII and found this website..
My Dad died 13yrs ago but is survived by my mother, my 3 brothers and 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and one more on the way.
We just wanted to thank you for taking the time to honor these men of WWII..
The detail is amazing and we are forever grateful!

With appreciation, Pat

#69   16-10-2009

Hello!
I just happened to GOOGLE my uncle's name and your note popped up.
I am Marshall Breininger's neice. His younger brother Carl was my father.
Both brothers served in WWII.
I never met my uncle Marshall because I was not yet born when he died.
When he died, he was survived by his mother (Annie), sister (Mabel), brother (Carl), and youngest sister (Anna).
My father passed away in 2004; however, Anna Breininger Kutz is still living.
She lives in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
I want to thank you very much for taking care of his grave.
You have no idea how much that means to me and his family.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me.

Again, thank you. Diane Breininger

#68   29-08-2009

Was afgelopen week op vakantie in Reezerveen en zag bij het uitlaten van de honden een klein ingetogen monumentje in de bossen dat herinnerde aan de crash van de B17 op 16 februari 1945.
Great, dat ik op deze site nog even kan lezen hoe het gebeurde en wie er bij betrokken waren!

#67   28-07-2009

hi my name is tom schweska my dad joe schweska died in 2002.
And I don't know alot about his war time years but would like to know more or anyone who knew him!!!!
All I know is he was in the 401 bomb group in deenethorpe england and his squadron was either 613 or 614??????
I would appriciate any information about him or friends that knew him,pics stories etc.
Thank you very much.

#66   07-07-2009

Hello, My Grandpa Robert Andrus was with the 612th Unit under the 401st.
His B-17 'Bonnie Donnie' was Shot down May 28th 1944.
I would like to meet other veterans whom I could stay in touch with.
SGT Stewart/ ARMY, Thanks for the site.

#65   06-07-2009

Thanks for the site.
My dad John Morrissey was a waist gunner and went down in Apr. 11, 1944 and was in Stalag XVIIB.
He is still living and full of stories.
It won't be long before even all those guys who did make it home are memories.
Again, thank you.
I'm retired Navy and was a river rat in Vietnam and wife, Air Force 'brat,' served in Desert Storm in Saudi.
Military runs deep.

#64   04-07-2009

I am the Niece of Frank Rothwell.
I would like any information that I can find.
I am I am gathering info for a family tree.
Thank you for your kind consideration.

Sincerely, Kate Rothwell-Russell

#63   08-06-2009

Henry L. Bargfrede was my uncle, finding this web site with a picture of him was amazing for me and my mother.
She has wanted to visit his grave site, but never has had the opportunity.
Thank you for this information.

#62   31-05-2009

Hello, my uncle, (my mother's brother) was B17 Pilot Lt. Ernest Arden Hansen.
Plane was 'Maid to Order' (Missing Air Craft Report MACR #12444
I have some of his original pictures and many of theh letters he wrote to my mother and my grandparents (his parents).
I would really love to have any further information you may have.
My mother and grandparents are all deceased and it appears all of his crew except for possibly one, have also passed away.
Do you know how to contact his crew memeber Morrison?
Thank you so much for this site.

Nancy Bell Cranmore

#61   24-05-2009

A wonderful site and thank you so much for adopting these heroe's graves.
My brother is buried in Ardennes and his grave has been adopted there.
We can never say thanks enough to the people of The Netherlands and Belgium for their kindness in adopting these graves.
May you be rewarded in Heaven for your kindness.

#60   05-05-2009

Hoi Andy
We hebben al een aantal keer je website bekeken.
Een schitterende website met een heel mooi eerbetoon aan jullie soldaten, RESPECT!
Groeten, Dennis en Gerda

#59   23-04-2009

I am the great niece of 2nd Lt. John Lane Peck, co-pilot of this ship...
He is still living!
I just wanted to thank you for posting this.
This was the first chance I ever had to learn of this flight and mission.
Uncle Lane never speaks of it much.

#58   16-04-2009

HI!.
This is Ed Wallach from Katy TX.
I am looking to contact my buddies who flew with me and was shot down over Berlin Germany 3/6/44.
I live in TX now and looking to make contact.

ED WALLACH 281 395 8222

#57   16-04-2009

Andy, Great website!.
My grandfather, Sgt. Everett Stanley was the ball turret gunner on 'The Saint And Ten Sinners' (Butterfoss crew) that was shot down over Holland on April 29, 1944.
I have some photos of the crew and plane if interested.

#56   12-04-2009

Do you have any more information that you can pass along to me about the 'Salvo Sadie' B-65446ac Pictures if you can find them.

Thank you Mr. Salvatore J. Salvo

#55   03-04-2009

Hello, Fantastic site.
I have been researching my grandfather's plane and stumbled upon this site.
I have downloaded most if not all of his MACR and have started to look through it all.
I hope I can find as many details in it as some of the pages you have on here.

#54   25-03-2009

Thank you for this.
One of my brother's Googled our father's name (Fred G. Anderson, today would have been his birthday) and found your page on the mission when he was shot down

#53   15-03-2009

Hallo Andy.
Ik wil je bij deze bedanken voor de informatie die ik van je mocht ontvangen voor mijn artikel in het Air War Bulletin 1939-1945.
Ik zal proberen een Bulletin voor u te bemachtigen.
Verder heeft u een goede en informatieve site.

Groeten, Arjan.

#52   10-03-2009

Hello Andy.
Hello from America. My father (Richard H. Kaufman) was pilot of 'Penny's Thunderhead'.
Dad was from Wisconsin and was born in 1919.
THANK YOU for having this on the internet.
I would be interested in any copies you have of original documents.
The images of engravings and notes from missing logs bring tears to my eyes.

Regards, Rick Kaufman

#51   10-02-2009

Hello Andy.
Sac hound 42-31467 crashed in my garden (not really but 200 meters) on march 02 1944.
I met the pilot 3 times, the bomber 2 times and children of Falk and Conway a few times.
I have pictures of memorial ceremony, reports of the crash by germans,pictures of german pilot,but no picture of the complet crew or of the plane.
I'm ok to talk about Sac hound with everybody who is interested.
Before flying Sac Hound they crashed Nasty Habit 42- 31090 (sorry for my English, As belgium people I'm suppose to practice fluent dutch but....)

Regards, Dardenne Jean

#50   18-01-2009

Hello Andy.
We, here at Post 23 appreciate what you have done for our boys over there.
Thank You from the bottom of our hearts.

Regards, James Dickey Post 23

#49   02-12-2008

Hello Andy.
Thank you for taking the time to honor those young men who gave their all.
It has taken my family over 60 years to find out how my uncle was killed.
My grandmother, Freddies mother, his sisters and brothers never knew how he was killed and now they are all gone and hopefully with Fred now..

I was a soldier during the Vietnam Conflict and I appreciate what you are doing for my brethren.
Regards,Ed Willens

#48   27-11-2008

Hallo Andy.
Deze website, als oud vliegtuig-en scheepsradio-telegrafist met belangstelling doorgenomen.
Bewondering voor deze mensen.
Zelf was ik in voormalig Nederlands Nieuw Guinea (1960/62) 'airborne' met een Neptune P2V7B van de MLD in een luchtactie met een Indonesisch schip betrokken welke infiltranten aan de zuidkust bij Merauke had afgezet.
Kan mij dus enigszins voorstellen wat deze helden hebben doorgemaakt.

#47   23-11-2008

Hoi Andy.
Jullie hebben als gezin een mooi site.
Veel en mooie verhalen.

Groetjes John

#46   23-11-2008

Hi Andy.
Question: My Uncles, SGT.d Monnes was KIA on his mission to Lipez, 2/20/1944.
From what I have read on this website, the German officer who interigated the crew of my uncles plane said the they, the germans has found the bodies of my uncle and the other Sgt, waist gunner...
Then why are my uncle and the waist gunner listed as MIA?
What was done with SGt Fred Monnes and the other SGT's Body?
I await your response

Sincerely, Ed Willens

#45   15-11-2008

Hi Andy.
A very nice website.
It means a lot to the families of these men who gave their lives.
My wife's uncle, S/SGT Eldon E. Leavitt was a ball-turrent gunner on a B-17G.
I have spent alot of time on the internet searching for any information about him.
I appreciate your work.
I am very interested in the history of WW2.
I would love to visit Germany.
I have a large amount of material on WW2 aviation.
Please keep up the nice work!

Vance Eller

#44   11-11-2008

Hi Andy.
My brother, Allen Blossman, Bombadier was killed in a B17 'Hell's Bells' in 1943 over Gelsenkirchen.
Another brother died over France a year later in a B26, hit by ground fire.

#43   22-10-2008

Hi Andy.
I appreciate the work that has gone into this site, and especially enjoyed the information and photos presented.
My Dad passed away several years ago, but is still missed greatly by family and friends.
Thank you.

#42   20-09-2008

He Andy.
Ik heb jouw site met bewondering door gekeken , prachtig , echt waar.
De verdere reacties uit het gastenboek spreken al voor zich , echt indrukwekkend.

Dennis.

#41   25-07-2008

He Andy Mooie heldere site.
Geweldig om ons als bezoekers van je site deelgenoot te maken van het leven en de achtergrond van je geadopteerde soldaten, en de bijdrage die zij geleverd hebben in WWII.
Ga zo door!

Groet Jack

#40   03-07-2008

Dennis de Munck

Prachtige site over 401st Bomb Group.
De site maakt me enthousiast om door te bladeren.

Dennis

#39   12-06-2008

Ernie Hansen wrote to me the night before he died on this, his 33rd mission.
Thank you for the great website in honor of this crew.

Jinny

#38   09-06-2008

Een geweldige website Andy, mijn complimenten!
Een site waar veel werk in zit en waar veel info op te vinden is over 'jouw' soldaten en over de 401st Bomb Group!
Ga hier mee door!

Groet, Sebastiaan

#37   23-05-2008

Dear Andy,
Thanks to all the volunteers who so lovingly care for our fallen heroes' graves who died so far from their homeland!
I recently helped find family information for Torrence White whose family still lives near Polk County North Carolina, Torrence is buried at Margraten
May God Bless!

Marian.

#36   21-05-2008

Valerie Ontiveroz

Hi Andy,
First, though, I would like to tell you thank you.
Thank you very much for taking care of my father's site and offering a tribute to him on your website.
It is sad to say that I know very little about my Grandfather and happy to have learned a little more from you.
Again, thank you for everything that you have done, it means so much to me and my sister and brother and I know it would make my father very proud.

Sincerely, Valerie ( granddaughter of Gustavo Ontiveroz )

#35   18-04-2008

April Boerstler

Dear Andy,
I was so glad to have been able to help.
I must " THANK YOU ", for your website tribute to to the World War II fallen heros, & for all that you have done, and for what you are continuing to do.
You are a very special person,
Thank you.

April L. Boerstler.( photo volunteer find a grave )

#34   14-04-2008

Dear Mr. Andy Swinnen,
First of all, thank you for caring for Johnny Reardon's grave.
It is nice to know someone is doing this.
He and I graduated from high school the same year--1940.
We were also in a class play together.
As far as we know, there are no relatives around here.
His parents, one brother and two sisters are gone.

My husband knew him and thought highly of him, too.
We all went to school in the town of Graceville, Minnesota, which is near the town of Johnson.

Sincerely,Jim and Marguerite Griffith

#33   09-04-2008

Hello Andy,
Just wanted to let you know we are back home in Minnesota.
We had a wonderful trip.
We all agreed the side trip we took to meet you and your family was a bonus for us.
We want to again thank you for the work you do for our veterans and for the hospitality your family showed us.
We hope to meet again sometime, someplace.

Thanks and greet your wonderful family.
Richard & Mary Lane

#32   31-03-2008

Hoi andy.
Wat een mooi verhaal en een leuke informatieve website!
Leuk dat we uit het zelfde dorp komen. Je hebt leuk in mekaar gezet respectvol!

grtz Ralph (forum adoptiegraven.nl)

#30   27-03-2008

Hi,

I just found this website when I did a search for my grandfather, Raymond Miller from the plane (Maid to Order).
Thank you for putting this website up!
My husband and I just got stationed in Germany and plan on visiting the spot where his plane went down this summer.
Any info you have is news to our family as my grandfather was quiet about his wartime experiences.

Thank you again and God Bless you for remembering these men.
Jessica Bond daughter of Karen Miller Grandaughter of Raymond Miller

#29   18-03-2008

Andy,

Enjoyed your web site and thank you for remembering and caring for the US soldiers graves.
My mother went to school for 11 years with John Reardon.
She was in the same grade.
Doesn't seem to remember too much about him, but does speak of him at times when reminiscing about the war.
Will e-mail a picture of their 8th grade class (when he was about 13 or 14).
She says everyone called him 'Johnie'.
One thing she does remember is that both her and Johnie won the Big Stone County Spelling Bee when they were in the 8th Grade and their teacher took them to compete in the state contest at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul.

Thank you again. Nancy Rehnke

#28   03-03-2008

Andy,

What a great website!
Thanks for taking the time to remember our fallen soldiers so far from home.
Words cant describe the gratitude I have. God Bless,

Christopher Steele

#27   26-02-2008

Andy Swinnen,

Several people have told me of your adoption of this grave.
I do not believe this person John Reardon was a relative of mine but I do live about 35 miles from Johnson Minnesota. My grandfather was also named Thomas Reardon but did not have family with these names.
However thank you for your efforts to remember John Reardon and the many others that did so much for all of us.

Tim Reardon

#26   18-02-2008

Mr. Swinnen,

I want to thank you for taking care of the gravesite of my uncle Wade T. Brunson.
I am the oldest son of Wade's brother Donald R. Brunson.
My parents gave me Wade's name as my middle name in honor of him.
My father talked of Wade often and I know that he missed him greatly.
I can't tell you how much all this means to myself and my family.
I hope one day to visit the gravesite myself and meet you and your family.
Thank You and God Bless you and your family,

Michael Wade Brunson

#25   12-02-2008

Nice job Andy wish I knew more about computing.

Dale

#24   12-02-2008

Ed Dana II

As always, my compliments, Andy, for the wonderful job you are doing remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice during war.
May they never be forgotten.

Sincerely, Ed Dana II.

#23   10-02-2008

Andy and family
This website is such a wonderful tribute to my cousin Joseph DelTorto and all the other brave heros that died in World War II.
The research you did to achieve this is incredible and my family was able to learn things about Joseph's 1st and only mission that were a mystery to us.
It is great knowing that there are people like you and your family who take time out of your busy life to pay tribute to our American heros and keep their story alive.
May you be blessed for your wonderful deeds.

Frederick DiBerto and family

#22   08-02-2008

Greetings
I live in Big Stone County, Minnesota.
My mother went to school with John Reardon for several years, and I am going to have her write you a message by e-mail, hopefully this weekend about what she remembers.
Please watch for it.
It is very cold here; tomorrow it should be -40 degrees wind chill and our city is having a golf tournament on the ice! BRRRRRRRR!!!!
Until the next message...

Bonnie Stotesbery

#21   05-02-2008

Hello
We live in Ortonville, MN which is in Big Stone County.
We want to thank you for your kindness in caring for the graves of these men.
What you do is a great deed and we appreciate it.
We have several veterans in our both of our families and if any of them were to fall and be buried in another country we would be so pleased to know that they were being remembered as you and your family are doing.

Terry and Kathy Oakes

#20   29-01-2008

Hello
'I learned of your deeds from the Ortonville Independent Newspaper'.
Where I grew up as a teenager.
I always knew the graves were tended but I never knew they were adopted by families. That is so special!
What on honor you give to these fallen heros who sacrificed for us all here too.
My great Grandparents immigrated from Norway in the late 1800's to Northern Minnesota.
My father & many uncles served in WWII.
You do us all proud.

Thank You, Phillip

#19   25-01-2008

Hello
I grew up right next to Big Stone County in Minnesota.
I was born in 1947 but have heard all my life about the huge sacrifices that your country and my country made during World War II.
I have been particularly interested to read of the Dutch efforts (the ten Boom family) to help the Jews during WWII.
I don't know the family of this soldier but I'm sure your letter to the newspaper will bring alot of people to look into your question.
I want to thank you very much for your work and concern.
The people of this area will be very thankful to hear of your efforts.
God bless you.

Bruce Wendland

#18   23-01-2008

Mr. Swinnen,
I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you taking care of the gravesite of my uncle, Wade T. Brunson.
I am the son of Wade's brother, Donald R. Brunson who was also in WWII.
My father was a survivor of WWII.
He used to talk to us when we were kids about Wade.
I wish I would have known him growing up.
Thanks again,

Steve Brunson

#17   21-01-2008

Thank you for honoring the soldiers so that they are never forgotten.
God Bless you for honoring them.

Phyllis Foster, Wayne, Michigan.

#16   19-01-2008

Dear Andy.
This site is incredible.
When the tears clear from my eyes and my heart calms down,
maybe I can think of something deep and meaningful to say.
Right now, Andy, Monique, Marlon and Kelvin, just . . . 'Thank you.'

Kathy Tye ( heart of Texas )

#15   18-01-2008

Dear Andy.
Thank you for this tribute to the men who died for our freedom and for yours.
I knew when I replied to your post that you were not from Belgium but the same thing applies to the people of the Netherlands.
We visited there when we went to Ardennes for the Memorial Day service in 2006.
We enjoyed our stay in Amsterdam and seeing the sights on our way through Europe.
You are invited to visit my site at www.lelandwalzel.150m.com

Vic

#14   15-01-2008

Dear Andy.
What a truly beautiful website!
Something that you should be extremely proud of.
Your efforts in remembering and honoring these brave men is a truly great thing!
God bless you!

Kevin D. Klump
www.inproudremembrance.com

#13   11-01-2008

Hello Andy.
Thank you for your efforts to keep those who paid the ultimate price to be remembered.

Donald Byers
Member 401st Bomb Group

#12   10-01-2008

Hallo Andy.
Site ziet er keurig verzorgd uit met duidelijke informatie.
Ik heb bewondering voor je inzet en doorzettingsvermogen, mijn complimenten.

Herman Redder

#11   06-01-2008

Hallo Pappa.
Wij weten precies hoeveel werk jij hebt gehad aan deze site.
Uren en dagen lang.
In Engeland en Amerika heb je alles opgezocht.
Knap gedaan, wij zijn erg trots op jou en zullen jouw werk voortzetten.

Marlon en Kelvin.

#10   05-01-2008

Hee Andy.
Mooie site , goed gedaan en was gezellig en leuk je eens te ontmoeten.

ron_R

#9   02-01-2008

Hoi Andy.
Voor iemand die er geen verstand van heeft heb je wat mij betreft een mooie website gebouwd , en gezien de mailtjes hieronder ben ik niet de enigste.
Wederom een mooi document waarin de 'jongens' herdacht worden.
Hoop dat er nog veel volgen voor je site.

Groetjes Jean

#8   29-12-2007

Leuk gedaan andy.
Zit een hoop werk in leuk met al die bewijsjes erbij, foto's e.d .
ga zo door.

Andre en Maggy

#7   29-12-2007

Een geweldige site waarvoor je , naar ik weet , heel wat research
hebt gedaan.
Zelf , van ' voor de oorlog ' zijnde waardeer ik het zeer.
Dit stuk geschiedenis mogen wij nooit vergeten.
Mijn welgemeende complimenten, zoon.
Hoe een hobby een passie is geworden !!!!!

Pap en mam.

#6   23-12-2007

Hey Andy, Mooie site maatje, je soldaten verdienen het!
Groetjes, An.

#5   22-12-2007

Heey Andy. Mooie site man, ga zo door!
Groetjes, Arjan.

#4   29-11-2007

Lynn K. Lucas , Local History Librarian

Dear Andy
Bravo!! What a great website.
I am so impressed!
Your attribution and thanks is much appreciated.
I feel honored to be associated in some small way with the purpose and development of your website.

Lynn K. Lucas

#3   29-11-2007

Frank Jassek ( bailor university school van Wade )

Andy,
You did it, yes indeed you did it!!!!
Great job...... I can think of nothing to add.
I will keep in touch.
Many Blessings to you, Monique, Marlon and Kelvin.

Frank Jassek

#2   21-11-2007

Myra BRUNSON Miller

Hello Andy
This looks really great!
You did such a good job!.
My Dad would be so happy and proud. Thank you again. I will try to learn some more family history and pass it on to you as I can. Wonderful job.

Myra

#1   31-10-2007

My Dad Flew with the 401st bomb group 614 squadron in wwII