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Our group of veterans, guests, dignitaries, and media have now been together for a few days, and I am surrounded by history. Much being captured by media, a man next to me right now is being interviewed and there is a buzz in the atmosphere. But mostly this is about some amazing people and I am enjoying the stories and friendships. Our trip to Italy yesterday morning began in the Vatican, where our group was escorted to a chapel inside St. Peter Basilica for a private service. So many amazing stories here. This woman below has been travelling alone. Her father was killed on the hillside leading to the abbey at Monte Cassino on May 17 (today's date), the day before Polish soldiers took that abbey and planted their flag on the ruins. She will visit his grave sight when we go to the Polish cemetery. I am going to post photos and provide just some of the amazing people and their stories in a later blog. I was going to add more from yesterday's activities, but there are too many distractions from working here in the lobby and have to leave soon. So hopefully tomorrow will provide updates to first few days.
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Sugar
5/17/2019 04:46:45 am
Professor, do you mean all veterans and their remaining family members from all over the world to gather in this Italian city to celebrate ? That would be huge group and big wave I guess, so the city is crowdy by polish people now, the organizers must work overload. no wonder you feel so excited and interesting. Thank you for sharing.
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Andrew
5/17/2019 08:00:49 am
Sugar, I will eaplain all to you in a few days. First, there are very few veterans left who fought at Monte Cassino and liberated Italy, and most are with me now. And second, you are right Michal is not my cousin, his father Ryszard is my first cousin, but I refer to Michal as my cousin, maybe because I view him more closer like a friend. You will meet him soon.
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Julie
5/17/2019 11:00:30 am
The adventures continue. Dad looks good. That must have been a solemn occasion you photographed.
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Jayne Eisbrenner
5/17/2019 05:41:58 pm
Andy loved your pictures and story. Can't wait to see you and your
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8/30/2023 12:27:08 am
Exploring history and forging bonds with incredible individuals during this memorable journey; looking forward to sharing more stories soon. Visit LottoKings for a different kind of excitement!
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