04-04-2009, 11:34 AM
That is a wonderful true story. You sure need that sort of activity to keep your sanity in a war zone.
I spoke with Dave last evening regarding his experiences from the time he left the states on the USS Cherokee -- training in North Africa -- invasion of Sicily -- little boats across the Straits of Messina -- driving and walking up the toe and ankle of Italy to Paestum -- ended with "look up this on google", ""The Great Stake Race at Anzio Downs"".
Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for serving your country and keeping us all safe.