Ah, two within a few days of each other. This is such a sad part of my job.
I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting him at our reunions. My sincere condolences to Donna and her husband Jim and their family.
Marion don't know if u received my e-mail my father passed away on Monday . The funeral is tomorrow he is having a military funeral. He went very peaceful. Donna Mong
Photos are as follows:
Don
Don and Tim Prater
Don with his captured Nazi flag
Donna sitting with her dad at dinner
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Rest in peace Sir, thank you for your service.
We are paratroopers. We are supposed to be surrounded.
Captain Winters in Bastogne 1944.
Liberation of Noorbeek and Roy Booher tribute:
Wasn't fortunate enough to really get to know him at the reunions, however, he raised up a special girl. He lives on in her.
Hugs to Donna & Jim
Indeed! 
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Yes, it is sad how often these notifications come. Rest in peace, sir!
Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
With frequent regularity! Sigh!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
