Many of you may have seen this photo of Rocky on his page on the main site, but now it's even more interesting because of the following letter I received this week, along with a photo. Placing both photos here:
Hello Ms. Chard,
I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the picture of Rocky Riojas receiving the Bronze Star award. I have attached a picture of my dad, Roger L Elliott, receiving the same award apparently at the same place, note the (speaker?) in the background. I would very much like to contact Rocky thinking that perhaps they knew each other. My dad died in '50 in a car accident when I was 9 years old before he could tell me any war stories. Perhaps Rocky could tell me something about my dad. We live in Hollywood, Md. about 60 miles south of D.C. I also have some pictures similar to what is on your site....
Sincerely,
Shelton R. Elliott
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"