Bob Izumi on his way to the ceremony for General Patton.

Herb Suerth and Vince Speranza in Bastogne.

My favourite picture. Vince Speranza.

One of my friends just send me this, a must see. I am glad he was able to record this.

Vince Speranza singing a part of Blood on the risers:

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I hope you like it.

Regards,

Frank

Dear Frank:

Fantastic photos. Made me feel like I was right there. Doesn't take much imagination for me today, for it's bitter cold here, and we just came out of a two day snow storm.

The images of the men were topped off by the singing of Blood on the Risers. Man, they look really good at their age. Vince looks a mere 70 at the bar! Ah, beer must be good youthful appearance. ha-ha!

Thank you. Loved them all.

Thanks a lot for the compliments about the pictures MArion. Although they aren't engineer related I thought you might like them.

Best wishes,

Frank

While engineers will always be my main center of attention, I am always happy to give recognition to every WWII vet and every WWII battle. I'm always pleased to see your posts and photographs. You are an integral part of this forum. Wouldn't be the same without you. Much appreciation, M1

I started to blush after this post .

I love to share my experiences and pictures. As you know you can see a lot of them on Facebook and other forums but I take a look on this website every day. Not once but a few times. That's because of the people who also share very interesting stories and pictures.

Great pictures, as usual, Frank! once Again . I' m jealous!

Vee

Fantastic photos!

Don't be jealous Vee, you will be there another time ... that's for sure.

Thanks to you and Clementine for the compliments

Vee...I'm envious too, so you aren't alone! Frank> Thank You for posting those photos. They epitomize the old saying that One picture is worth 1000 words. I've never been there myself but those photos made me feel like I had.

Well Jim, I love to share pictures with you. I know some of you won't be able to visit so that's a reason for me to share them so you can see how it is/was.

Well Jim, I love to share pictures with you. I know some of you won't be able to visit so that's a reason for me to share them so you can see how it is/was.

Great Photos Frank , if I only think about sleeping in those conditions in a hole in the wood, damn what have they endured .

I was in Bastogne the 12 December, do to the commemoration I was stuck for half an hour near the McAuliffe place finally I got a parking place near the railroad station, my boy and myself had a great day and I was happy to see that the Belgian are still celebrating their liberators.

We saw running tanks, trucks and we could visit the basement where General McAuliffe had his command post.

I've shot a lot of photos to, for those who want can watch them here

https://picasaweb.google.com/rennog/Bastogne12122010#

Running Sherman

https://picasaweb.google.com/rennog/Bastogn...863147594427458

On this photos the reenactors gave candy's to the kids and that reminded me on my dad who told me when I was around 6 or 7 that the Gi's always gave them chocolate and chewing gum

Martin

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Great pic's Frank and Martin !! I'm so jealous !!

Thank you again for sharing your beautiful photos .

Vee

Those were some very cool pics. Man, it sure looked cold that day. It fit, n'est pas? The guys in the vehicles were all bundled up, and the snow on the jeep, etc. It lent a real feel for the period.