I've lost a very dear friend. He will be greatly missed. Here's to you Harvey! I really enjoyed our emails. It's a shame we never got to meet in person.
Harvey M. Schiller died at his home on April 16, 2011. He was surrounded by family. He would have been91 on May 11.
Kathi Schiller, his daughter
Here's a copy of the email I sent to his daughter....
Dear Kathi and family:
I am so very sorry to hear this. I am very saddened the world will no longer have the pleasure of Harvey's great company. I shall place a note on our forum to honor him.
I am so glad you contacted me. That really means a lot to me.
I wanted to share one of the last letters your dad sent to me. He had sent a donation for a copy of my documentary. I wrote to thank him and said, "You sent to much." Well the little stinker (said lovingly), went on the internet and looked up where I lived and... So now when you read it, it will make sense. Here's his letter:
Dear Marion,
The mail travels faster from west to east.!
Thanks for your immediate reply. I am happy that I am able to contribute to the Combat Engineers saga!
Speaking of contributions, use the balance, as my treat, to enjoy with Lee, cocktails, and dinner at Hanks of Alger! (Google knows and tells all)
You are an exceptional, talented, ambitious charming person, and it has been my
pleasure to correspond with you. The intensive history you have created is indeed
a lasting honor to your father by a proud daughter!
When you get a moment in your VERY busy day, please send me the address of the
Army Corps of Engineer's Office of History.
I will e-mail you as soon as I receive your epic!
Fondly,
Harvey
With sympathy,
Marion
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"