Normandy June 2009 - Page 3

Owen · 14-06-2008, 11:46 AM

Did you see the photos of the Veterans, both British & German, we met on our Italy trip?

EmersonBigguns · 14-06-2008, 11:51 AM

Bre they American. Dutch, Canadian, British, whatever..

I swam the Rhine last year outside of Arnhem becuase they did it first. I went and sat on the Ginkel Heath because they did it first. Now I am an American and my American stories of places I've been overseas far out weigh my stories of our Allies overseas because Americans are interested in Americans. Well thats natural. But I'm telling you Brian Giuy and Len smith, both Veterans of D-day I traveld 4000 miles to see and I ecpect to do the same again next year. I don't care what flag they fought under they all fought together. whatever wierd circumstances brought us together to forge a bond I'm greatful. Len Smith sent me a Christmas card last year....that was overwhelming....I honestly think I am one of a few youg americans who has reached out to British Vets and I'm grateful I did. These guys are great.

EmersonBigguns · 14-06-2008, 11:52 AM

I've got utmost respect for people now that less than 3 years ago i didnt even knew existed!

EmersonBigguns · 14-06-2008, 11:54 AM

Brian guy invited me into his home. Me, drunk guy from America who had talked to him in the phone a few times and nothing else. He invited me into his home and I wen and waked away a better man. Like I said before the room seems much smaller when youre sitting in with a man like Brian Guy. The same with Len smith. I walked away from that overseas trip with a much greater appreciation of our Allies.

EmersonBigguns · 14-06-2008, 11:56 AM

I'm still a dumb yank....but I've got utmost respect for British military heros and the way I see it in doing so I even got one up on my own countrymen.

EmersonBigguns · 14-06-2008, 12:04 PM

Heya Owen I've had a little too much this evening and I am going to go away for a bit but I got to tell you I love the British and Canadian and Austrailan veterans as much as I love the American veterans. They are all better men than I will ever aspire to be and I'm grateful they were there at the right time and they did what needed to be done. We should all be grateful. I am.

-robert, soon to be living in cuyahoga falls, ohio

von Poop · 14-06-2008, 12:07 PM

What an entertaining thread.
Hope you have a wicked time in Normandy EB, & then bombard us with your usual high quality pictures

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In the spirit of your Rhine-swimming I don't suppose you're planning on scaling Pointe du Hoc with just a grappling hook are you?

Owen · 14-06-2008, 12:08 PM

Hope your hangover isn't going to be too bad in the morning.

Rich Payne · 14-06-2008, 12:18 PM

Vehicle owners plan much more than a year in advance. There is a scheme afoot to get 65 WD motorcycles lined up on the beach at Arromanches for the 65th anniversary.

...I'd better get back to the garage then.

marcus69x · 14-06-2008, 12:52 PM

Ha what a brilliant thread. EB's deffinately had a few there like. Great photo with sapper too. I'm gonna try and get there next year. Always wanted to do one of them battlebus tours of the beaches.

14-06-2008, 12:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
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14-06-2008, 11:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,484	Did you see the photos of the Veterans, both British & German, we met on our Italy trip?

14-06-2008, 11:51 AM	#22 (permalink)
EmersonBigguns Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 100	Bre they American. Dutch, Canadian, British, whatever.. I swam the Rhine last year outside of Arnhem becuase they did it first. I went and sat on the Ginkel Heath because they did it first. Now I am an American and my American stories of places I've been overseas far out weigh my stories of our Allies overseas because Americans are interested in Americans. Well thats natural. But I'm telling you Brian Giuy and Len smith, both Veterans of D-day I traveld 4000 miles to see and I ecpect to do the same again next year. I don't care what flag they fought under they all fought together. whatever wierd circumstances brought us together to forge a bond I'm greatful. Len Smith sent me a Christmas card last year....that was overwhelming....I honestly think I am one of a few youg americans who has reached out to British Vets and I'm grateful I did. These guys are great.

14-06-2008, 11:52 AM	#23 (permalink)
EmersonBigguns Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 100	I've got utmost respect for people now that less than 3 years ago i didnt even knew existed!

14-06-2008, 11:54 AM	#24 (permalink)
EmersonBigguns Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 100	Brian guy invited me into his home. Me, drunk guy from America who had talked to him in the phone a few times and nothing else. He invited me into his home and I wen and waked away a better man. Like I said before the room seems much smaller when youre sitting in with a man like Brian Guy. The same with Len smith. I walked away from that overseas trip with a much greater appreciation of our Allies.

14-06-2008, 11:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
EmersonBigguns Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 100	I'm still a dumb yank....but I've got utmost respect for British military heros and the way I see it in doing so I even got one up on my own countrymen.

14-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
EmersonBigguns Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 100	Heya Owen I've had a little too much this evening and I am going to go away for a bit but I got to tell you I love the British and Canadian and Austrailan veterans as much as I love the American veterans. They are all better men than I will ever aspire to be and I'm grateful they were there at the right time and they did what needed to be done. We should all be grateful. I am. -robert, soon to be living in cuyahoga falls, ohio

14-06-2008, 12:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,484	Hope your hangover isn't going to be too bad in the morning.

14-06-2008, 12:52 PM	#30 (permalink)
marcus69x I love WW2 meah!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, UK Posts: 1,527	Ha what a brilliant thread. EB's deffinately had a few there like. Great photo with sapper too. I'm gonna try and get there next year. Always wanted to do one of them battlebus tours of the beaches.

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