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This was in response to a Belgian official, who wanted to tear down the NUTS cave and put a parking garage in its place! Looks like he took a lot of heat, and this probably won't transpire now. People have their heads up their arses, don't they.

Reg has been on this and is making sure the idiots don't go ahead with their plans.

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The 101st Divisional HQ , NUTS CAVE , will be open to the public in December !

Don't miss this unique experience to actually be in the same room where McAuliffe and his Generals made crucial decisions , where he slept and where he wrote his famous reply to the German demand to surrender : NUTS .

This place was the "OVAL OFFICE " in the battle for Bastogne and was visited by Patton ,Julian Ewell , Harry Kinnard ,Col Harper , Bob Sink , Ned Moore , Gen. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley...and many more ...

Come and visit this Historical Marker and check out the great displays .

The people there will welcome you and your bunch with arms wide open .

OPENING HOURS !!!

Friday 11 December : Afternoon

Saturday 12 December All Day

Sunday 13 December All Day

Don't miss it !

Reg

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Vets Eat Free at Applebees on Veteran's Day

Veterans and Active Duty Military, Eat Free on Veteran's Day - November 11, 2009

Here is just a video I like, and I want to share with you ...

Vee

Subject: Liberation Day- Barjols, France-August 1945

Mr. Panebianco,

Allow me to introduce my self. My name is Burt Gloor and my wife (Mireille) and I have a second home in a tiny village 3km from Barjols, France.

This past summer I had the wonderful experience to observe first hand the annual celebration of the liberation of Barjols by the 45th Infantry. (August 27th, 1945) It was a very moving experience and demonstrates the deep gratitude that the French hold for the 45th Infantry in Barjols.

The celebration began with a convoy of original WW II jeeps, duece and a half, and trucks. All the men were dressed in American Army uniforms, wearing the insignia of the 45th. Even their pants were made of the original heavy wool. The small square was decorated with American, Canadian and French flags. It was interesting to see that they have passed on the tradition of remembrance to the younger generation.

One woman hung out her laundry on the balcony in a red, white and blue pattern.

I thought you would enjoy seeing these photos and to share with some of the other brave American soldiers who liberated France.

I can now vouch for their sincere gratitude and hope I can add my sincere gratitude to the brave soldiers who fought not only for America but for freedom for Europe. Thank you.

I will return to this celebration of remembrance as long as I live in Ponteves, France.

Sincerely,

Burt and Mireille Gloor