Visiting General Patton (1 Viewer)

[WBritain]

I recently returned from a trip to Europe where we spent time in Paris, Waterloo and Bastogne. We were honored to be able to spend time with WWII veterans in Belgium touring the battlefield and attending various ceremonies. We wrapped up our trip with a visit to the American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg before retuning home. The Granddaughter of General George S. Patton accompanied our group to visit the grave of her Grandfather, so our friend Dennis Boldt could visit “His General”. Dennis served in Patton’s Third Army during the latter half of his service in the ETO, and in the immediate post war period was a jeep driver to headquarters where his dog “Herman” met General Patton’s dog “Willy” face to face! I brought a figure of Patton as he would have appeared during the winter of 1944/45 and was able to present it to Helen Patton after a brief service at the site and wanted to share it with you.

 

[WBritain]

I reposted the image in case you cannot see it in the first post. Visiting the cemetery was moving and we spent a fair amount of time walking up the rows reading names, some of which were familiar to us.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Ken,

Did you get the figures you made of the two veterans to them?

 

[WBritain]

Yes, a one-of-a-kind for Dennis and I am working toward another 100 year birthday figure for the other! I am doing these on my own as a special hand-made gift.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Ken,

You are a good man! Next time at the Dobbin House dinner is on me!

 

[Terp152]

Just now seeing this and so cool Ken. Brings back memories of visiting the general's grave 43 yrs ago.

 

[DMNamiot]

That’s really awesome