Unfortunately, this has already passed, but what a great thing! I wish I could have attended, but delighted to see this occur. Karla, thanks for forwarding this to me last week...

Subject: Invitation to Downtown Detroit employees - Salute to Tuskegee Airmen

 

Christina Lovio-George asked us to share this with you. Could you please share it with employees in your companies/organizations and pass it on to others you think might be interested.

 

On Friday June 22 at 11:30 a.m. the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy will officially launch the opening of the 2012 River Days and hold a special celebration to Salute the Tuskegee Airmen who played an integral role in World War II to protect our freedoms. These black fighter pilots known as the "Red Tails" were responsible for the safe passage of U.S. bomber crews in their missions. Fifteen Tuskegee airmen will arrive at the G.M. Plaza to be celebrated for their heroic service to this country. A special presentation will be held, presenting them with citations from the Mayor of the City of Detroit.

 

During the salute, a B-17 bomber from Willow Run Airport will make three fly-overs to celebrate these airmen.

 

We invite all of the downtown community to join in and make this celebration a long-overdue Detroit salute to our own heroes.

 

Thank you.

 

Marge

 

Marjorie Sorge

Executive Director

Detroit Regional News Hub

3434 Russell St. Loft 210

Detroit, MI 48207

 

Happy Birthday Korea Jack! All the best to you my friend! God bless and many more! Have a great 83rd!

I have found the WWII history of the 256th Engineer Battalion. It is a 176 page document that I got from the Library of Congress. I would think that they may possibly have other Battalion documentation. Would be happy to share any info I have if any one is interested.

Sent to me by one of our very own, Captain John Fallon....

One afternoon, a lawyer was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the road-side eating grass.

Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop and got out to investigate.

He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?"

"We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied. "We have to eat grass."

"Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I'll feed you,", the lawyer said.

"But sir, I have a wife and two children with me. They are over there, under that tree."

"Bring them along," the lawyer replied.

Turning to the other poor man he stated, "You may come with us,also."

The second man, in a pitiful voice, then said, "But sir, I also have a wife and six children with me!"

"Bring them all as well," the lawyer answered.

They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for a car as large as the limousine.

Once under way, one of the poor fellows turned to the lawyer and said,"Sir, you are too kind.

Thank you for taking all of us with you.

The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it. You'll really love my place. The grass is almost a foot high."

Come on now...you really didn't think there was such a thing as a heartwarming lawyer story...did you?

Dear Marion:

 

My father had quite a bit of correspondence with you in 2005 regarding his Army unit and the building of the Remagen bridge.

 

I wanted to let you know that he died in October 2011. He was 93 and had lived a full life, but we all miss him very much.

 

I have attached the text of his obituary which appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer.

 

I hope you are well. My father appreciated so much the work you did to memorialize the work they did in WWII.

 

 

Barbara C. Freedman

And yet another friend is gone, but joins his band of engineer brothers. Not a good news week here...

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/LesterCohen.htm