07-19-2012, 08:30 AM
Dear Marion,
It is with a heavy heart that I send this email to you. Dad passed away this past Monday with his family around him at Van Rensselaer nursing home in Troy, NY. He always had fond memories of his comrades from the 235th. Because of your website he was able to hook up with people over the past few years, some of whom he thought dead. Thanks for all of your hard work on behalf of the veterans of WWll.
Jack Thorpe Jr.
Jack Thorpe Sr would have been 99 this Christmas Eve. We extend our condolences to you and your family, Jack. I'm glad I got to play a part reuniting him with some of his "brothers". That makes me smile.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"