[Art in Idaho]

Pardon the off topic, but also on this date my Uncle was killed on Leyte. He survived the landing on Oct. 19, the "D-Day of the Pacific," but was killed by a sniper on Nov 12. He was a squad leader and was point in a flanking maneuver.

Luchtel, SSgt. Gilbert R., U. S. Army, Co. K, 382nd Inf., 96th Div., K.I.A. Nov. 12, 1944, Leyte Island. RIP Gib. I have a pic of him in uniform holding me as a baby. I was born in July, 44.

[onedoug]

Prayer for SSG Luchtel.

[Bull Snipe]

A quote by General George Patton. “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men that died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived. America should always thank God that men such as your Uncle lived.

[davidb56]

Respect for your uncle....from Dave in Idaho (moyie Springs)

[american_ranger]

God bless you and him.

[M Kehoe]

Bttt.

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