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A Letter from my co-pilots niece
This letter came this morning. It makes having a website worthwhile.
Dear Art, My name is Cheryl (Monson) Guthrie, Bob's niece. Firstly, I can barely contain myself as I am overwhelmed with emotion finding and reading your website. After he passed away, the War pictures and treasures were found, something he NEVER spoke of. Years ago I had planned on contacting one or all of your group to help me find out any information, but life got busy and went on. His pictures are so incredible, but I don't know what most of them are. I never lost my curiosity to get to know my favorite person in the world a bit better. As you know, he was a quiet man, and way too much was left unsaid. As he got older, he did let it leak out how much it meant to him to get together with your group. Ironically, he was the one who started us saying "I love you" (out loud) in our family. Recently I was looking for something for my mom when I came across a trunk that must have belonged to my Grandmother. In it, amongst other things, was a handwritten letter to my grandparents speaking of his visit (2nd?) to Dachau after the war was over. The reality quite chilling. Reading his words prompted me to get out his military papers and start searching again for stories. There is so much I want to know. I found a website that you can send away for a history of missions, but never heard back. This morning, I somehow ran into your website & recognised your name. (I remembered the names Kramer & Shorts) Thank you so much, this is unbelieveable! If you would ever be willing to talk to me, I would love it and appreciate it. Hope this finds you in good health. As my son nears age 18 (born on my/his Uncle's birthday) it truly amazes me what so many young men did for mankind so many yrs ago. May I sincerely thank you for your contributions to our freedoms. Cheryl Arthur Kramer 344th BG 494th BS England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany Visit my WW II B-26 website at: http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer |
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