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Posted By Michael Hallman on 6/17/2005:

Gentleman of the 390th...I raise my hat to you all and extend my utmost respect and gratitude for what you went through during WWII and further more I am glad to hear that some of you can talk about it.

I am aware that at a rather young age you lived in Hell if not worse. I had a father who fought and ended up a POW in Siberia for four years of his young life but he never talked about it...He did share with me, not as many times as I would have loved, the times when he remember the B-17 and Liberators that flew over the German occupied Europe...The bombing raids that were non stop for days on end...But it got to a point where he stopped and for days you could not talk to him…

Later I start searching for WWII survivors and just by being in their company was the greatest, most rewarding experience in life. I honor you gentleman, respect you and more so Thank you for all you have done so today we speak English not German.

I was born 15 years after the war ended and in school we were not allowed to ask questions even if one of my teachers was a camp survivor... Gentleman you have lived History and if there is a way that you can share some of your experiences with kids like me who are like a dry sponge for such knowledge, in return we will continue that legacy after. You are the pieces of History that know what misery you went through and there  is no one better than you who can share and teach us about the precious life that we live and so often we take for granted.

I for one am willing to fly where you are and just listen to you if you are willing to share. We must keep your names and accomplishments alive for generations to come and educate our children. Thank you for all you have done for us and God bless you and your loved ones forever.