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Date April 20, 2005
Name Kevin Moffat
Email kevin@kmoffat.demon.co.uk
City
State
Country
Comments Very nice site and looks to be a fine memorial to those who fought for today's society and those who laid down the ultimate sacrifice in doing so.



Date April 18, 2005
Name Wade H. Williford IV, Colonel, USAF (Ret.)
Email elcid67@aol.com
City Arden
State NC
Country
Comments My Father, Wade H. Williford,Lt Col, USAFR (Ret.), as a 2Lt was an A/C assigned to the 721 BS, of the 450 BGH. He died on 17 Feb 1974. I hope to find surviving crewmembers.



Date April 10, 2005
Name Bettye P. (Proctor) Mahan
Email pepperjaq@sbcglobal.net
City Folsom
State CA
Country
Comments My brother was E. Sturgell Proctor, co-pilot on the day his plane was shot down. One wonderful crewman saved my brother's life by somehow bailing out with Sturgell's unconscious body before their plane went down. Please feel free to contact me. Sturgell died 12 Dec 1982.



Date April 9, 2005
Name Dean Lyons
Email dslusn@cox.net
City Yorktown
State VA
Country USA
Comments My father, Samuel D Lyons was staioned in europe assinged to the 450th, 723rd. He currently lives in Yorktown, VA.



Date April 6, 2005
Name Susan Elane White
Email susaggie@swbell.net
City Dallas
State TX
Country USA
Comments Oliver Wendol Hill is my grandfather. He is one of the greatest men I have ever known.



Date April 2, 2005
Name Al Goodman
Email Gobaral@aol.com
City Grayslake
State ILL
Country USA
Comments See Hero's last flight. Fr. Jon's family has requested that we send any stories, anecdotes, or interesting memories of Fr. Jon. They are try- ing to put together a book. Bring them to the reunion or send them to me and I will get them to Valley Forge. Thank you- Al Goodman-2 Portside Ct. Grayslake, Illinos



Date April 2, 2005
Name Phil Terry
Email philNOSPAMterry@fastmail.fm
City Port St. Lucie
State FL
Country USA
Comments WBZ News reported that Father Jon Bruder (navigator, 721st Squadron, 450th BG) died peacefully on Thursday, March 31st, 2005 [http://wbz1030.com/vtnews/VT--Obit-Bruder-en/resources_news_html]. Fr. Bruder was a good man who shared his love with many. He enjoyed telling stories and I enjoyed listening to them or reading them in his book. Fr. Bruder liked to tell jokes too, so when he told me the following, I wasn't sure whether it was a story or joke (forgive me if I get some details wrong): Fr. Bruder was riding in a trolley car in San Francisco, California when a young man noticed his clerical garb and asked him "What church do you belong to?" "The Catholic Church," said Fr. Bruder. "Never heard of it," said the Californian. "Well, what church do you belong to?" asked the incredulous Fr. Bruder. "The Church of the Tree," said the Californian with a straight face. Today I looked it up and there is a Church of the Tree of Life in San Francisco, so I believe it was a real experience. One time I trie



Date March 27, 2005
Name Henry Molepske
Email
City Wisconsin Rapids
State Wi
Country USA
Comments Hello, I was part of the 723 squadron. In the picture I am kneeling and the 2nd person from the right. I was a gunner for the squadron in the speery ball.



Date March 26, 2005
Name Meagan
Email AnimeGurl1767@aol.com
City Roselle
State Illinois
Country USA
Comments Nice site. However I noticed you didn't have Richard Holub's(my grandfather) name on the list because he was in the 722nd squadron.Anyway good site.



Date March 23, 2005
Name Wilfred[Bill] Bishop
Email wjbkeefie@aol.com
City Hudson
State N.H
Country USA
Comments Does anyone know total number of enlisted mem that were in original headquarters SQ? I joined it Sept.1943.



Date March 17, 2005
Name Al Goodman
Email Gobaral@aol.com
City Grayslake
State Il.
Country USA
Comments I know that readers of our website look for members of their families. I help when I can, but dont always have the info I need. If it will help, send your info to me and I will see that it gets posted on the bulletin board at our reunion. Per- haps we will get what you are looking for from the attendees. Mail me at 2 Portside Court-Grayslake Illinois-60030 Hope I can help



Date March 16, 2005
Name Chris Corwin
Email ccc@corwinlaw.net
City Port Washington
State NY
Country
Comments Sixty years ago today, the Bottoms Up flew into a cloud bank and disappeared into history. My her crew and my great uncle Wesley rest where the eagles glide, reaching out only to touch the face of God.



Date March 13, 2005
Name Al Goodman
Email Gobaral@aol.com
City Grayslake
State Il 60030
Country USA
Comments Our good friend and group priest, Father Jon Bruder is under 24hour watch in a hospice in Vermont. He has prayed for all of us, and its time for us to pray for him. You can get up to date info at 1-802-878-4302.You will get a recording, but hang on and if a volunteer is handy, they will talk to you. Fr. Jon, know that our love and prayers are with you.



Date March 9, 2005
Name EdYack
Email ecy102@msn.com
City Phoenix
State Az
Country USA
Comments It was interesting to locate information on the MAC report 12922, aircraft 44-10538 by Susan Del Monte. I am named after Edward. I also have additional information from the air force as to what actually happened that day 9 March 1945. Ed



Date March 9, 2005
Name Randy Fink
Email rfink2004@aol.com
City Chelsea
State Alabama
Country United States of America
Comments There can be no greater tribute than a son or daughter dedicating a web page in memory of their father. I am a history major because of the son who dedicated this web page in loving memory of his father.



Date March 5, 2005
Name Al Goodman
Email Gobaral@aol.om
City Grayslake
State Il-60030
Country US
Comments 2005 reunion- October 19/23-2005 will be at the Valley Forge Hilton Hotel. Trips are planned along with the regular meetings. I will be sending out the information along with costs so you can sign up. If you are not a member of the Association, let me know so you can be included in the mailing.



Date March 1, 2005
Name Don Papierniak
Email donbev@pagosa.net
City Pagosa Springs
State Colorado
Country USA
Comments Was helping a fellow pster in trying to find out info. on F/O George Stanley who was KIA on 2-23-44. Received several responses and was furnished with the MACR listing on 2-23-44 showing the seven losses from the 450th. that day. Have ruled out the 4 from the 723rd. which leaves us with three from the 721st. Think we have it narowed down to those. Thanks to all for the help.



Date February 25, 2005
Name Patrick Sammon
Email thirteenghosts@msn.com
City Port Hueneme
State CA
Country
Comments My uncle was Richard Cain. I believe he was in the 722nd BS and was shot down on 30MAY44 on a mission to Ebreichstdort, Austria. He was a POW until liberation. Any photos, data, crew names would be greatfully appreciated. I know his aircraft was possibly #42-94901 and the MACR is #5463 but I've been having trouble locating any info on either. Thanks.



Date February 21, 2005
Name Diane J Darby - Albright
Email deezee962@comcast.net
City Woodinville
State WA
Country USA
Comments My dad is Joseph C Darby Jr #19148243 of the 721st. I am doing some research for him. I'd also like to send some of his pictures and memories too. Thanks for putting together such a great historical site.



Date February 19, 2005
Name Louis P. Paltrineri
Email trevalouis@aol.com
City Holliston
State Ma 01746
Country USA
Comments Very nice site. I was POW with your members, Silvio Farina and James Fife. Shot down same day, flying with the 100th Bb Grp out of England, on my 30th. Been blessed with being friends ever since. Keep up the good work perpetuating your great group.



Date February 19, 2005
Name Louis P. Paltrineri
Email trevalouis@aol.com
City Holliston
State Ma 01746
Country USA
Comments Very nice site. I was POW with your members, Silvio Farina and James Fife. Shot down same day, flying with the 100th Bb Grp out of England, on my 30th. Been blessed with being friends ever since. Keep up the good work perpetuating your great group.



Date February 17, 2005
Name Julie Garbarini Smith
Email jgsmith119@yahoo.com
City
State
Country
Comments Sorry...I must have written too much...last few words should read "will be. Ciao!"



Date February 17, 2005
Name Julie Garbarini Smith
Email jgsmith119@yahoo.com
City Summerville
State SC
Country USA
Comments 60 years after WWII, a trip has been arranged for my dad to revisit the Home of the 450th in Manduria. My sister Donna, won a trip to Rome for two. I was with her when she won so I became her travel companion. Being the sisters we are and thinking the same thoughts we do, there was no way we were going without our Dad. And how in the world could we go without our brother and his wife? It was out of the question. How blest are we that we can all go together? We've seen the pictures, heard the stories, grew up listening to the 40's music, what a great generation of men and women. They are the epitomy of pride, honor and integrity. I only have 2 regrets...1) our mom won't be able to go with us...we will take her spirit. 2) "Heaven's Above" won't be there waiting for him...we'll just have to imagine the sound of engines firing up, the smell of the smoke and the mental picture of the beloved B-24 lumbering down the runway for take-off. We'll be sure to report back and see if the visit is all we hope it wil



Date February 16, 2005
Name Don Papierniak
Email donbev@pagosa.net
City Pagosa Springs
State Colorado
Country USA
Comments Correction to my last post. George Stanley is listed as a F/O assigned to the 721st Sqdrn. Date of death 2-23-44 appears to be correct. Looking for info on crew or plane name.



Date February 16, 2005
Name Don Papierniak
Email donbev@pagosa.net
City Pagosa Springs
State Colorado
Country USA
Comments Does anyone know where one might find the names of crews lost on a mission ? I am trying to find out info on a George Stanley who was lost on 2-23-44. I think he may have been a replacement crew member on that day and was assigned to the 723 Sqdrn. Thanks for any help.



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