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Gerald F Deconto
Mr Deconto was a good man and a very respected Naval officer. My name is Jack Taylor. I was in engineering with MR DECONTO on board the USS EXCEL MSO 439 my heart was shattered to hear what happened to him at the Pentagon on 9/11 our prayers are with the family.
Dear Jack, Thank you for your service in the cause of FREEDOM, and thank you for honoring Mr. Deconto's service and sacrifice on behalf of FREEDOM.
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"The Era of Osama lasted about an hour, from the time the first plane hit the tower to the moment the General Militia of Flight 93 reported for duty."
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Dear Neil
Thank you for your return mail.
Your inclusion of Captain Damstrom and all those who served is a very kind and worthwhile service, I am currently doing research on Captain Damstrom with the hope that any additional information will assist John Stanaway, Author and Historian who is at present revising 5th Air Force History WW2. I am just a grateful Australian, born at the end of WW2 who has lived in peace and prosperity thanks to all those who served and those who gave their all.
In Australia's hour of dire need with the enemy at our door step the people of America answered our call for help and although a long way from home in strange lands, fought with us and unfortunately many died defending our homeland. Frankly I could never find a fitting tribute using only words to express appreciation together with sorrow for those who fought, those who suffered and those who did not return to their loved ones.
Captain Damstrom, like many young people then and in later wars had but a short life,and is now long gone. Its not an overstatement to say that even by modest definition he was a true hero. A lasting tribute to all brave souls who did their duty when asked is simply remembrance. Thank you. God bless America.
Much appreciated
Bob Crich
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"The Era of Osama lasted about an hour, from the time the first plane hit the tower to the moment the General Militia of Flight 93 reported for duty."
Toward FREEDOM