Posted on 06/07/2004 10:50:15 AM PDT by kattracks
What was really touching was that, during the military parade when the veterans of D-Day came marching in, they started off walking like frail old men but by the time they made it to the reviewing stand, they seemed to have dug down deep, drew on an inner reserve of strength, and picked up a cadence and marched in unison.
-PJ
My Dad was in the 101st AB 501st PIRA with Carl Beck. Dad was in C co & Carl in H. So, Carl is a very good friend (he's an email junkie, like me) and an incredible person. All of these guys are just the best. The 501st gets together every summer - it's like a big family reunion for us. I was bummed that Carl wouldn't make it to Grand Rapids, MI for our reunion this year so imagine my delight in seeing this article & pics! Can't wait to hear about it in person at reunion next summer!!!
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