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To: JustAmy

Prayers for your brother, my dear friend.

My uncle passed away last night. Bill was a Navy Veteran of WW2. I drove a PT Boat. In fact, he was in the boat that brought Gen MacArthur back to the Philippines. Since MacArthur wanted to wade through knee deep water in triumph, Uncle Bill had to bring the boat dangerously close to the beach, and after the General disembarked the sailors began to talk among themselves. Someone recognized my Uncle’s Boston Accent, and the two began to compare notes. Turns out they were long-lost first cousins!

I grew up with these stories!

RIP, Uncle Bill. A member of the Greatest Generation.


240 posted on 02/03/2011 3:17:32 PM PST by left that other site
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To: left that other site
My condolences in the
death of your Uncle Bill.

260 posted on 02/03/2011 5:42:42 PM PST by jaycee ((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.")))
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prayers for you

261 posted on 02/03/2011 5:48:49 PM PST by oldteen
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For The Loss Of Your Uncle Bill
May God comfort you and your family.

265 posted on 02/03/2011 6:22:22 PM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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What a sweet story about your Uncle....

298 posted on 02/03/2011 8:00:15 PM PST by yorkie
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So sorry for the passing of your Uncle, M.L.! *HUGS* tiapam!


328 posted on 02/03/2011 8:36:42 PM PST by tiapam
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