tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post6115457658587597508..comments2023-05-28T08:59:25.518+00:00Comments on Soldiers' Angels Germany: Looking for Veterans of the Normandy Invasion MaryAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05401586680893064560noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-90880300136502056792013-05-04T12:24:20.949+00:002013-05-04T12:24:20.949+00:00I'm so excited to see these Veterans at the De...I'm so excited to see these Veterans at the Derby today!MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401586680893064560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-65264621508729931882013-05-04T02:43:37.488+00:002013-05-04T02:43:37.488+00:00Mike, I will send you an email about reaching out ...Mike, I will send you an email about reaching out to Ray Woods. He has a book which Mr. Porter was handed today. Both Ray and Bill Wilch are in Louisville for the race tomorrow! I am so happy for them and the other two veterans with them. God bless America!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928055103547870471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-39681412375150933292013-05-01T00:20:14.087+00:002013-05-01T00:20:14.087+00:00Eric,
My father served aboard the O'Brien dur...Eric,<br /><br />My father served aboard the O'Brien during The Vietnam War, as a radarman for 4 years. I knew about Capt. Outerbridge and destroyers saving the day at Omaha Beach but never knew that the O'Brien was the first to move to the waters edge. I'm always looking for history of the O'Brien, could you tell me where you got this information, it is fascinating. You can Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-85764961328047453052013-04-27T20:53:08.724+00:002013-04-27T20:53:08.724+00:00...and thanks for all you do, Eric! Your great unc......and thanks for all you do, Eric! Your great uncle was a true American Hero.MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401586680893064560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-20523730033595845612013-04-27T20:40:02.299+00:002013-04-27T20:40:02.299+00:00That's terrific, Eric! Good luck!
Jackie - Pl...That's terrific, Eric! Good luck!<br /><br />Jackie - Please email Rick Porter directly. We're just spreading the word, but are not the organizers. Thanks!MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401586680893064560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-51285112667603638862013-04-27T19:32:00.926+00:002013-04-27T19:32:00.926+00:00I also know of a couple WWII Fighter pilots who fl...I also know of a couple WWII Fighter pilots who flew on DDay. Please contact me at JLoree22@msn.com for their contact information. <br /><br />Jackie FlanneryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-81411689814652291072013-04-27T18:35:40.979+00:002013-04-27T18:35:40.979+00:00Dear Mr. Porter, (Sent via Email)
My name is Eric...Dear Mr. Porter, (Sent via Email)<br /><br />My name is Eric Montgomery and I am the WWII Veterans Coordinator for the D-Day event in Conneaut Ohio. A friend of mine posted some information about "Normandy Invasion" on facebook and that you were looking for additional Normandy Veterans to perhaps attend the Kentucky Derby as your honored guests.<br /><br />I have associations and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928055103547870471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-67053168287009236312013-04-25T17:54:38.780+00:002013-04-25T17:54:38.780+00:00Thank you - I've corrected the post.Thank you - I've corrected the post.MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401586680893064560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-27543330835979886062013-04-25T17:20:28.101+00:002013-04-25T17:20:28.101+00:00Just an FYI - Derby is May 4.
Great idea - kudos ...Just an FYI - Derby is May 4.<br /><br />Great idea - kudos to Rick Porter. And Normandy Invasion is a very nice horse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com