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Lee Hekkala

Ben: The Memorial Service for Barney Hekkala was this past Tuesday at Fort Rosecrans, Ca. and in attendance was Lud Gibbons (H-I) and Marti Donahue. Prior to the "Celebration of Life Luncheon" Manny Camacho (CO A) sang The Lord's Prayer" whereas his voice is outstanding. Mother Nature provided us with a typical Southern California day consisting of plenty of sunshine. Barney is now at rest. Thank you all for your prayers. Lee Hekkala

Merle McMorrow

Ben:

I see Gene Snyder and others are plagued with the same question I use to get; namely "How many Germans did you kill." After my first presentation I indicated I would be willing to answer questions. That question invariably came up. Future presentations began with an introduction that I would answer questions at the end of the presentation but if I received embarrassing questions like "how many men did you kill" I would ask "how many girls have you kissed in your class". That put an end to any uncomfortable questions.

I checked with the teacher for her approval before using that approach and she agreed that it would make the students more aware that certain questions aren't appropriate.

Our prayers are with Bill and Babbie.

Merle

Dear Ben, What a nice honor bestowed upon you by McMorrow 's exchange with a12 year old youth who was happy to know that Merle knew Mr. Barrett. I too am proud to know Mr. Barrett, who does so much for our news exchange, etc.

ON ANOTHER NOTE, PEANIE AND I EXPRESS OUR CONCERNS AND PRAYERS FOR COL. BOYLE AND DEAR BABBIE.

Walter W Smith hq1st

John Krumn

Ben,

That was a very, very special entry you posted recently from Merle Mc Morrow. Thanks again for all you veterans did and still do.

Merle McMorrow

Some of the recent emails relating to school visitations opened a floodgate of memories. A few days after my visits I would receive a packet of "thank you" letters from the students. One teacher had each student design his/her own Thank You Card. One in particular that I have stands out above all the others. His artistic ability for a 5th grader was amazing. The front of the card had the message NICE to SEE YOU. After opening the card, the left-hand side had a fellow coming in a beautifully drawn parachute. The other side of the card had the message THANKS FOR DROPPING IN.

I spent the rest of the afternoon going through all the warm, sincere messages I had received from the kids.

Merle

All I can do is to send Mail Calls. - Ben

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