Lest They Be Forgotten (1 Viewer)

I like the realistic picture. Today I was listening to the radio and they were doing oral reports from WWll veterans. Very interesting and I try to speak to older people that served in wwll. I talked to a 83 year old vet at Detroit Wed. while we waited for a bus. My respects to all vets throughout the country. Leadmen
 
Leadmen said:
I like the realistic picture. Today I was listening to the radio and they were doing oral reports from WWll veterans. Very interesting and I try to speak to older people that served in wwll. I talked to a 83 year old vet at Detroit Wed. while we waited for a bus. My respects to all vets throughout the country. Leadmen
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I told you about www.veteranshistory.org didn't I. Alex
 
Happy Veterans day to all Veterans, and especially our great friend here on the forum Chuck Harris, as well as my friends Captain Chris Sybert (still serving), Sgt. Rick Spinelli (Vietnam War through the 1990's, retired), Lt. Bruce Whitman (B25 Mitchell Pilot), Doug Luna (Vietnam War Scout Sniper) . . . Thank you.
 
Louis Badolato said:
Happy Veterans day to all Veterans, and especially our great friend here on the forum Chuck Harris, as well as my friends Captain Chris Sybert (still serving), Sgt. Rick Spinelli (Vietnam War through the 1990's, retired), Lt. Bruce Whitman (B25 Mitchell Pilot), Doug Luna (Vietnam War Scout Sniper) . . . Thank you.
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Thank you Louis and let us not forget our young men & women serving now around the world.
As a life member of the DAV, I would like ask any of you that will to stop by a VA Hospital and find some new vet that's there and has no family and visit with him. It will help even if they have family it show we care. You can just say thank you.
Some may be bitter and mad but please don't let that stop you. One vist from a stranger that comes in and tells you "Thank You For Your Service" realy can go a long way to recovery.

PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT.
 
Hey Brad and anybody else in the Tri-State Area,

Want to take Chuck's suggestion and meet me at the VA hospital in Bay Ridge? I can't think of a better way to spend Veteran's day. Email or PM me if you can make it.

Louis
 
I wish I could, but I just got my Gall Bladder removed and I am confined to the house due to work Sick Leave Regulations. For those who can't do what Louis requested, at least try to acknowledge a Vet you know, or a Family Member that served in this thread.

Dad - WWII NAVY Amphibious Roger Team
Uncle Tony WWII AIRFORCE (Deceased) B17 Europe 30 Missions
Uncle Pat (Deceased) WWII 7th Armored Paralyzed in Combat.
Cousin Genie (Deceased) WWII 82nd Airborne All Jumps
Wild Bill Guarnere and all of my friends in Easy Co.
Cousin Mike Green Beret in Iraq.
 
I would like to wish a happy Veteran's Day to our good friend Halomeeps (Ed), a member of this forum who returned last year from a tour of duty as a Green Beret in Afghanistan. I also want to acknowledge my friend James Sotomeyer, who served as a dog handler in Vietnam (ask Chuck about how hazardous that was).
 
Louis Badolato said:
I would like to wish a happy Veteran's Day to our good friend Halomeeps (Ed), a member of this forum who returned last year from a tour of duty as a Green Beret in Afghanistan. I also want to acknowledge my friend James Sotomeyer, who served as a dog handler in Vietnam (ask Chuck about how hazardous that was).
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There were 3 team members you tried to protect at all cost Medic, Dog & Handler. All 3 were primary targets to be taken out first. The VC & NVR hated the dogs.
 
James, the Vietnam era dog handler, is an amazing guy. I guess as a result of what he saw and went through, he is completely distrustful of the government, and sees conspiracies everywhere. However, he is an incredibly talented artist, and just about the best dog trainer in New York City. He, with his partner, a retired Israeli commando, also teaches martial arts to police and military personnel. Why is so many of the best people I no today went through the crucible of war?
 
From a recent layover at DCA, I made a long visit to Arlington-so in remembrance & in this case one of the "Band of Brothers." Hang Tough!
 
Beaufighter said:
From a recent layover at DCA, I made a long visit to Arlington-so in remembrance & in this case one of the "Band of Brothers." Hang Tough!
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Thank you from this Vet for taking the time to honor one Vet from WWII. When someone picks one VET that's not with us now it means more.
 
Beaufighter said:
From a recent layover at DCA, I made a long visit to Arlington-so in remembrance & in this case one of the "Band of Brothers." Hang Tough!
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Why did they take this soldiers name and represent him having died shortly after his neck wound in the Band of Brothers movie. Obviously he went on to serve in Korea etc. I had always thought the movie to be an authentic recounting of the history of and bonding of a group of men/soldiers. The least Hollywood can do is accurately represent these extrordinary folks and their lives and their sacrifices in the name of this country. How else are we ,too young to have served in WW2 and Korea supposed to be able to remember these veterans except through books and movies that one can only hope are accurate..Michael
 
I just pulled this from Wikipedia (which I'm not sure is the most reliable source):

The end of episode three states that Albert Blithe never recovered from the wounds he received in Normandy, and that he died in 1948. However, Albert Blithe did not die until 1967, after having two children, working for Westinghouse Electric, serving in the Korean War and achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

In preparation for Operation Market Garden, Sgt. "Bull" Randleman tells a new soldier to "drop your reserve chute — you won't need it — we'll be jumping low." This is incorrect for Market Garden, but had been correct for Normandy: on D-Day most troops jumped at 600 feet or less (200 m) — barely enough for the main chute to deploy. "The Market-Garden drop was a high drop, with average exits from 1,200 to 1,500 feet [370 to 460 m]."

At the beginning of Episode 9 it is stated that the date is April 11, 1945 and shows a scene with the company stationed in Thalem, Germany. At the end of the episode it finishes off the scene with Capt. Nixon announcing the death of Adolf Hitler. Hitler did not die until April 30, 1945. Also, the episode frames this after the company left Landsberg. The company was present at Landsberg from April 25 until April 30, and orders given in that same scene to advance on Berchtesgaden were not received until May 3.

Due to the miniseries only casting a limited portion of the Easy Company roster, certain roles had to be changed from their historical counterparts. For example, in the last patrol at Hagenau, the book cites Sergeant Mercier as the leading NCO with 2LT Jones as ranking officer. As Mercier was not cast in the miniseries, the position was filled by Staff Sergeant Martin (Dexter Fletcher).

The series states that Easy Company was the first unit into Berchtesgaden and the Eagle's Nest, capturing the town and surrounding area without incident. In fact, elements of the US 7th Infantry Regiment arrived a day earlier, and captured the town after minor skirmishes.

At the end of the final episode, "Points", it is stated that T/5. Joseph Liebgott became a San Francisco taxi driver after the war, but most accounts, including that of his son, state that Joseph Liebgott in fact became a barber after returning home from the war.

Technical Sergeant Don Malarkey was actually in a hospital, despite his attempts to be discharged to join the fighting. As a result, he did not participate in capturing Eagle's Nest.
 
This is from imdb.com (which is a great source, by the way, about any movie ever made):

In Part Three (Carentan), it is suggested that Albert Blithe was shot in the neck by a sniper, and the credits information states that he died of his wounds in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1948. Fellow Easy Company soldiers had believed this to be true. After the mini-series was broadcast, relatives of Albert Blithe came forward with information and documentation that Blithe was wounded in the right shoulder, recovered from his wounds, attended the 1st Annual Reunion of the 101st Airborne Division Association, and subsequently went on to have an outstanding Army career (including over 600 parachute jumps and a MAAG assignment in Taiwan). Blithe actually died in 1967 while on active duty in Germany, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
 
jazzeum said:
This is from imdb.com (which is a great source, by the way, about any movie ever made):

In Part Three (Carentan), it is suggested that Albert Blithe was shot in the neck by a sniper, and the credits information states that he died of his wounds in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1948. Fellow Easy Company soldiers had believed this to be true. After the mini-series was broadcast, relatives of Albert Blithe came forward with information and documentation that Blithe was wounded in the right shoulder, recovered from his wounds, attended the 1st Annual Reunion of the 101st Airborne Division Association, and subsequently went on to have an outstanding Army career (including over 600 parachute jumps and a MAAG assignment in Taiwan). Blithe actually died in 1967 while on active duty in Germany, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
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Thanks for the information, Brad. I remembered the Band of Brothers credits stating he died of his wounds in '48 and then to see Marc's photo, it didn't add up.

Fred
 
Brad,

Wow! That's what I call research. I should have had you help me with the book, you probably would have discovered a line of lost K&C Bedford lorries (wishfull thinking)!
 
Thank you for the additional info.......Like many, who have grown to love this series, I also became attached to the different characters/actors. and you tend to claim them for your own. When we speak of these past,present and future heroes, I want our memories to be correct. On a side note, has any one been watching some of the docudramas on the history channel, concerning our guys in Iraq? A "Shootout" episode had the battle where our troops had friendly fire deaths.......Well done and fairly done. No politics involved. Even those who oppose would have to give kudos to the job the soldiers are doing...........Michael
 
There's a great web site called www.anysoldier.com where the fine men and women serving Iraq post their modest wishlists of things they find difficult to obtain over there. Mostly just simple requests for personal care products, books, puzzles, nuts and candy, visine, etc., my wife's on her to the P.O. right now with a package. It's really easy, just pick up some stuff at the market or CVS while you're there anyway, the P.O. will give you a flat rate box free and you can stuff as much as you can in it and it will only cost $8.20 to mail. Michael's right, no matter what your feelings about the current situation, you really have to feel for those brave men and women who are over there under very difficult circumstances.

Fred
 
Louis Badolato said:
Brad,

Wow! That's what I call research. I should have had you help me with the book, you probably would have discovered a line of lost K&C Bedford lorries (wishfull thinking)!
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Louis,

I can't really claim any great credit for this. I just googled Mr. Blithe's name and got a few hits.

What is interesting is that his fellow soldiers thought he had died but that he had not. Although not as dramatic, it might have been better if that's what they had mentioned at the end. I also wonder if Private Blithe was accurately depicted. He came off kind of spacey but if he served in Korea could he really have been like that?
 
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