This holiday was different for me, because I've had a whole year to reflect on all the work I've been doing with all the vets I've met and all of the research I've performed regarding my father and his buddies. So I looked at it from a whole new perspective. Not that I didn't think of these things before because I had, but it really hit home this May 30th.
When we went over to my brother-in-law's summer home here in Alger this afternoon, we had a toast to all our fallen comrades and took the time to remember them.
I am glad that you are here and able to write to all of us, share what's in your heart and imbibe in some of life's little and finer things such as a Jack Daniels. Bless you my friend and never apologize for getting on your soapbox. You ARE amongst friends and I don't think anyone here would ever think that you were preaching or getting carried away. I know that I love to hear from you and I am sure that I speak for many others who visit and participate in our forum.
Your name came up tonight while we were toasting and talking about WWII. My husband told his brother about Berchtesgaden and the fine selection of liquor. Of course I expounded upon the 3rd Inf Div. Bravo!
So have another one and I will toast with you from afar. 
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"