Night and Fog
Van een gast
I have now listened to your music and the film of Night and Fog three times and each time I listen and watch it is more emotional than the time before. I think you capture the horrific atmosphere portrayed in the documentary brilliantly. Your music exactly matches the imagery of the film and transmits the ghastly inhumanity of the camps in WW2.
Night and Fog
Van een gast
Reuze bedankt. Ik heb het op mij in laten werken, het is zeer goed! Ik dank je zeer voor het delen!
Night and Fog
Van een gast
Net Night en Fog bekeken . . . moet even bijkomen. Het is een emotioneel zwaar beladen onderwerp zonder enige vorm van schoonheid . . . een nare realiteit geproduceerd door krankzinnige geesten.
Wat zal het uitputtend zijn om hiervoor muziek te componeren. De opbouw, verwerking, thematiek en het einde waarin het verval door erosie een nieuwe werkelijkheid van het verleden creëert heb je op een fantastische manier verklankt. En echt, er is geen moment geweest waarin het getwijfeld of het ec...
Night and Fog
Van een gast
Wat een afgrijselijke film.
Laten we beide blij zijn dat we dit niet meegemaakt hebben.
Het is onvoorstelbaar dat mensen, dit anderen mensen kunnen aandoen.
Maar perfect in elkaar gezet.
Die muziek is waanzinnig passend gemaakt door jou.
Mijn complimenten.
Night and Fog
Van een gast
The music and film are so moving! It made me cry. Thank you for composing such wonderful music
Night and Fog
Van een gast
Ik heb de film/muziek bekeken en beluisterd. Ik heb wat (hobby niveau) met videobewerking gedaan en weet hoe tijdrovend zoiets kan zijn wanneer het allemaal moet kloppen. Het is ongelooflijk hoe jij die muziek voor elkaar hebt gekregen. Het is prachtig en indrukwekkend geworden. De film zelf had ik nog nooit gezien. Sterker, ik realiseerde me dat ik zulke heftige beelden nog nooit had gezien. Hoe heftig ook, dit materiaal moet bewaard blijven als waarschuwing. Met jouw muziek erbij is tekst nie...
Night and Fog
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Je gaf aan graag de muziek onder Night and fog met ons te willen delen.
Bij het onderwerp moesten we al wel wat overwinnen: zeer triest en heftig.
Voor zover de beelden het al niet laten zien, roept de muziek een desolate en zeer beklemmende sfeer op.
Heel treffend dus!
Night and Fog
Van een gast
indrukwekkend vakwerk. dat werkt indringend, zelfs op een computerscherm.
Night and Fog
Van een gast
Had al eens fragmenten uit deze film gezien maar het geheel is shocking en zeer indringend. Fraaie muziek die situaties versterkt, afzwakt of ondersteund. Mijn Joodse vader heeft in een concentratiekamp gezeten (samen met violist Benny Behr, voormalig concertmeester van het Metropole) maar is uiteindelijk net op tijd vrij gekomen. Onbeschrijfelijk wat daar zich allemaal heeft afgespeeld. Halverwege de film wilde ik afhaken maar heb het toch helemaal gezien. Het totaal heeft een diepe indruk ...
Night and Fog
Van een gast
Ik vind jouw muziek in deze van ongekende schoonheid ; knap gedaan en dus mijn terechte complimenten.
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Ik heb naar de film gekeken en naar jouw muziek geluisterd. Dat heb je goed gedaan, het klinkt mooi. Hoe doe je zoiets? Heb je dat met een orkest gemaakt of met een computer of allebei? Ik werd overigens niet vrolijk van de film (ook de muziek is erg treurig) maar dat is ook niet de bedoeling natuurlijk. En best confronterende beelden...
Night and Fog
Van een gast
Allereerst; Zeer aangrijpende beelden. De muziek zeer doeltreffend. Als ik het goed begrijp dan heb je de muziek gecomponeerd rechtstreeks op de beelden en vastgelegd m.b.v. samples. Heb je het daarna nog eens LIVE met een orkest ingespeeld? Of zijn het allemaal samples. Zo ja; dan zijn het heel mooie samples. Het gebruik van 4 computers is me niet geheel duidelijk. Zou leuk zijn om daar nog eens verder over te praten. Mijn mening dus; doeltreffend, pakkend en prachtig gedaan.
Night and Fog
Van een gast
Mijn God, wat stuur je me nou? Er zijn momenten waarop muziek voor mij is waar ze ook voor bedoeld is: aangrijpend en emotioneel; bij begrafenissen kan ik bv volledig van de kaart zijn. Dit moet voor jou een helse klus geweest zijn, niet alleen technisch, daar kan ik niet over oordelen, maar vooral ook die film die je steeds voorbij ziet komen. Ik had deze documentaire nog nooit gezien en het roept bij mij de reactie op dat we dit nooit en dan ook echt nooit mogen vergeten. De muziek onderstre...
Night and Fog
van een gast
Mooi gedaan. Compliment. De muziek ondersteund de beelden in een fraaie timing. Daarnaast spreken de noten eigenlijk ook voor zich. Met alle indringende gruwelijkheid van het onderwerp. Rilling en kippevel (kippenvel?) Goed om deze ontwikkeling van je talent een keer te mogen zien en horen!
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Irma Vogels
Indrukwekkend en ja,heavy. De combinatie van de beelden met de muziek. Ik ben er stil van.
Night and Fog
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De film in z'n geheel gezien, een indrukwekkende en schokkende reportage. De muziek verdient alle complimenten, prachtig!
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Guest
Het moest even inwerken, want de beelden blijven schokkend. Jouw muziek heb ik met bewondering en grote waardering beluisterd. je geeft deze documentaire zonder gesproken woord nog meer lading, hulde. Ik hoop dat je meer van dit soort scores zult kunnen maken.
Night and Fog
van een gast
Ik ben diep onder de indruk. Je hebt jezelf overtroffen. Zeer, zeer indrukwekkend.
Night and Fog
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Hierbij wil ik je complimenteren, want ik denk dat je hiermee wel wat heb neergezet. Inderdaad ken ik de moeilijkheidsgraad, als je rechtstreeks op beelden gaat componeren. Dit is meestal een tijdrovend onderdeel, gezien het nogal wat aanpassingen behoeft. (synchronisatie, tijdsduur, melodie etc.) Zoals ik het nu voor de 2e keer beluister, maar dan zonder beeld (wat ik vaak doe) merk ik dat ik de beelden daarbij kan plaatsen. Dan kun je wel zeggen, dat het goed gedaan is. Wat ik overigens er...
Night and Fog
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Indrukwekkend Fred. Complimenten. Heb de hele film gezien en beluisterd. Wat een diepe fascinatie leg jij voor die 2e WO toch aan de dag. Intrigerend.
Night and Fog
van een gast
Dank voor het delen, al kleurt het onvermijdelijk mijn dag gitzwart. De muziek is indrukwekkend en de beelden van de kampen zijn de gruwelijkste die ik ooit heb gezien. Het is een overdosis wreedheid voor mijn ogen. Wat is de mens toch toch veel laags in staat! Godzijdank is er muziek!
Night and Fog
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WOW!!!!! Inderdaad heavy... Wat je met de muziek heb gedaan is fantastisch! Ik moet zeggen dat ik het af en toe moest afzetten... de originele documentaire is ook ongelovelijk... en zo moeilijk om te weten dat dit zo is gebeurt... Was waarschijnlijk moeilijk om te doen, want je moet waarschijnlijk elk beeld honderden keren zien!
Night and Fog
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potverdorie Fred, 'heavy' is nog een understatement.
gruwelijk.
knap staaltje filmmuziek
Night and Fog
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Hoor zojuist de door jouw geschreven muziek en ik moet wederom zeggen: ik ben enorm onder de indruk!!! Prachtig geschreven, ontroerend en aangrijpend, ik kan het niet anders zeggen. Muziek die enorm raakt, van internationale klasse! Hopelijk schrijf je nog heel veel van dit soort werken.
Christmas
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Ik was op bezoek op je website en zag daar de bewerking van Stille Nacht voor 2009 inclusief het gedicht. Ik ben zo vrij geweest de bewerking 2009 via mijn geluidsinstallatie op te nemen en toe te voegen aan de Stille Nacht verzameling. Op deze manier houd ik jouw bewerkingen ten behoeve van het kerstgevoel bij. Ook nu alle waardering voor deze uitvoering en overigens ook voor het gedicht.
Mrs.
Pieternella McGuinness
Absolutely beautful, Fred. My mother's words and your music are incredible. Thank you.
Nellie van Roelie
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gast
Toen ik naar mijn werkkamer ging dacht ik: het eerste wat ik ga doen is Fred eindelijk laten weten dat ik zeer geboeid ben door zijn Killing Fields. En daar was je mail. Ik ben het stuk nog een keer gaan beluisteren, en werd er opnieuw door geraakt. De sfeer van verlatenheid die het begin oproept is, zo lijkt me, een uitdrukking van de stemming waarin je door 'het schuldige landschap' - tegelijk zo vredig als je het nu ziet en zo vol herinnering aan de vreselijke strijd die zich er heeft afgespe...
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sianross
I run a professional theatre company - we use many backing tracks and often have to have custom tracks made when we can't find ready made tracks. I've just downloaded 'The Army The Navy and The Air Force' for a forthcoming World War II show and I have to say it's the highest quality track I've found - truly excellent. I'll certainly be coming back to this website in the future. Best wishes, Sian Ross
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Walter Uden
It brings back memories good and bad
I landed on Sword Beach on D day and proud to have been with all those heroes.
THANK YOU
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Don van den Bogert
Hello Fred, seems like a zillion years ago we met on Omaha Beach, during the 60th commemoration of D-Day. I remember the sun rising over a misty but calm sea, the wide beaches mostly desolate of people... Will be there again this June, for the 63rd commemoration. Check out my new website: over 1.300 pages on the US Paratroops during WWII. Not just their Stories, but massive Menu's about their Gear, Personal Items, Rations, Helmets, Songs, Lyrics, Databases, Patches etc. The biggest Online Scra...
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Philip Smart
I am researching the WWII History of my father in law who was a radar operator on a C-47. He was in the 49th Troop Carrier Squadron. On D-Day he flew with Captain Jack Cardwell. His name was Sgt. Paul Decker. Mission Boston, Serial #22, #2. The lead paratrooper on the plane was 1st Lt. Napierkowski.. I am also searching for a copy of the history of the 49th Troop Carrier Squadron. I have studied the book Pulse and Repulse (Troop Carrier Airborne Teams in Europe during WWII) by H. Rex Sh...
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Debbie Butterworth
Comments i'm looking for info about my great-uncle Major Robert B Arnold. He grew up in IL, but enlisted from Middlesex County NJ. He served with the US Army 207th Field Artillery battalion and was KIA 2/24/45. Buried in the Netherlands. I just received several letters he had written home, also some documents from my dad.
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Louise Jennings
Comments My Grand Father (Fred Garner) served in the para's in WW11 in the 7th Batallion and i was wanting to find out some information. Does anyone know him, or know where i could find any details of his jumps, where he was wounded, who he jumped with?
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Stephen Bunt
www.HonorAHero.org is a tribute website devoted to celebrating the life of a family member, friend or other person who has served America in a special way. It is a lasting way to pay tribute to the heroes in your life that have served America in the military, law enforcement, fire and rescue or even as a civilian. www.HonorAHero.org is an easy-to-use, friendly tool letting you create and maintain a rich tribute website, which will be the focal point of a community that shares your hero with fa...
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Herman P. Ledger
Served with the 559th AAA (AW) Bn at Camp Tophat from the start of the building of it by the engineers until sent back to the States in November of 1945.
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Robert Osuna
Name Robert Osuna I'm looking for any members of the 980th Field Artillery Batallion. My fathers name is Jose Osuna from San Diego, Ca. and was a Medic and Cannonier who landed on the 4 th day. I would like to get information on any reunions that may be scheduled, or just anyone who was in that outfit.
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Stan
Hoi Ik weet niet of jullie me nog kennen maar ik ben stan remmen uit nieuw bergen, ik ben een vriend van peter geweest, ik kwam bij toeval op deze site en dan natuurlijk meteen in het gastenboek schrijven, laat alsjeblieft iets weten groeten Stan Remmen
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C.S.
My grandfather just passed away. He was a fighter pilot in WW II ( an ace i believe). Since then I have become a World War Two fanatic and want to know everything about it. If anybody has any stories or information that i may not know please email me at chris@plannedscapes.com. Thanks, Chris
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Dar McNally
I'm transcribing the POW DIary of my granduncle, Edwin Eddie Erickson, of the 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He landed on DDay and was captured on June 7th along with Captain Wood or Ward, and Eddies friend, Weinberg . He spent the rest of the war in Stalags, and was liberated by the Russians eventually. Made it back to the US eventually, raised a family with at least 22 great great grandkids.
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Josie
I would very much to know if any one remembers my second uncle Dr. Harold Burch Riser who was present at D-day, sorry have no details as to where or when but was taking care of injuries from D-Day. And he was never able to talk about any of his experiences. Must have been terrible. I am so grateful to all that served and this is a great sight.
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Lynda Tanner
I am looking for anyone from the First Army 215th Signal Corps that landed on D-Day with my step-father Russell Reininger. He is 90 yrs. old now and would love to hear from anyone left that he served with. Thank youall for your service. Lynda Tanner tannerracestable@frontiernet.net
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Joyce
The music is wonderful.
Joyce
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Martin Geerdink
Hallo Fred,
ik kom heel toevallig op je site terecht. Het gaat goed zo te zien. Met mij gaat het het ook goed, ben aardig druk in verschillende bands, dus de strenge lessen hebben me toch goed gedaan. ;-)
Speel je zelf ook nog drums of ben je alleen maar druk met schrijven?
Nou de groeten uit Almelo, Martin Geerdink
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steve jump
this is a great site. my uncle fought with 12th infantry regiment 4th infantry division at utah beach. he would go o­n to fight and survive subsequent campaigns thruout france and germany. i am very proud of him and ALL WW2 vets who sacrificed so much. God bless them all. steve jump macon, ga.
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john redondo
I am looking for information regarding the 737th Amphibious Assault Task Force information.
My late Grandfather served in the last 2 campaigns headed by General Patton.
Any information would be much appreciated.
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pam english
Hi Fred, can you send me your email address to send the photo of my grandfather so that you can publish it, sorry its taken so long but I misplaced it but have found it, you can contact me o­n strignybean500@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks Pam English
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larry fondaw
thanks to all the brave men who died for my freedom.
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pam english
Hi Im researching into geneology of my great grandfather. I wondered if you could help, he was in the first world war and I o­nly have a photograph, now I think he was in the shropshire royals but am unable to find any information o­n this can youhelp or put me in contact with someone who can help me, I have a couple of photos so can send these out. Thanks
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Tanya Deeny
I seen the movie Band of Brothers today for the first time and I loved the History behind this movie.
I am proud to learn that Major Dick Winters lives right down the road from my family and I.
I Thank everyone who is enlisted and or a Veteran.
God Bless You!
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Judy Kracht Hielsberg
Hello,
Found your site and Love it! We are stationed in Germany right now and loving it. We are right down the road from where most of the Battle of the Buldge took place. The history here is amazing. Any questions you might have just let me know.
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Pontus
Dear Sir or Madam! Jönköping 08-01-18 My name is Pontus Folkesson and I am doing a course in Social Science at Per Brahe sixth-forth center in Jönköping, Sweden. I am 18 years old. History has always been one of my greatest interests, mayby because my grandfather was in the RAF and served as a non-commissoned officer in Dumfries. One of my greatest dreams concearning history, is to take a trip to Normandie in France and see the historical sites from D-day. I wish to interview and im...
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william barone
I just watched the movie band of brothers for the 5th time. It still and will always bring me such saddness of the good men we lost and such pride to all men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom. If Dick Winters or any of the members of the 101st especially easy co. are still left I would love to have the privalede to write to you. God Bless you all respectfully your ...
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oiqobouj
Hi! Knappe site en nog veel succes!! My sincere greetings and best wishes!
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Sgt. S. Humphrey
Thank you very much for this website. It makes the Army's history that much more valuable to me personally.
Veteran of The Gulf War 90-91
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2004
Sgt S. Humphrey
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gini
I must admit that I found this site by mistake but this is a great site!!! I wish more people will invest their time to build sites like this one. Thank you
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Frederick Pick
My Father was with the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division. Ho was awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Bronze Arrowhead, 5 Batle Stars, Combat Infintry Badge, WWII Victory Medal, and served 3 years. Pop passed away back in 1962 and never told me about his WWII experiences as I was still a youngster. I was in stationed in Germany in my 4 Army years starting in 1972. I hope to retrace my Pop's steps from his WWII Army Days.
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luc
really great website! congratulations! (excuses me for my english language, i'm french...) :mmm:
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aicaul
The greatest homage we can pay to truth is to use it.
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Melissa
:-) Fred,
Thanks so much. You really went out of your way to help me try to find some answers.I can't tell you how much that means to me. So thank you and God bless..
Melissa
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John Kwaak
Fred, Please send me a personal e-mail on my new computer to talk more about our past. I lost your address a few years ago back then. J.R.
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veronique wamin
My name is Véronique , I live in France, I am a member of the association of the memory flowers. I adopted 10 graves of american soldiers and put flowers on their graves on every year, at the cemetery of colleville sur mer. I would be grateful to get information about the soldiers Jack Chinni,Vincent G Lord. I would like to know their ages, the missions they had during the war, get a pictures because, each year, I put flowers on their graves and I don't know their faces. I look for the existing ...
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Jean Dillen
Dear Sir,
I am working on a book about the American repatriation camp Tophat in Antwerp/Belgium 1945-1946. I am tryin gto locate ex-service men for whom Antwerp was their last foothold in Eruope when the war ended.
The camp was set up by the 19th AAA division with the 556th adn 559th AAA in the leading role. They had a Tophat as a unit symbol which was painted on their vehicles and later the name Tophat became the namoe of the camp. More than 270,000 men were processed here on theri h...
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Pamel Scott
Fred,
I sat next to you at the Albert Hall and I would
very much like to hear your music.
I've ordered your CD
Sincerely Pam
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Pieter Jutte
[B]Nou Fred, het is alweer een tijdje geleden dat ik je site bezocht heb (je banner staat nog steeds op de Engelstalige versie van mijn Normandië site),... maar ik moet zeggen, proficiat. Je vroeg om een samenwerking met mij, maar ik zou niet weten wat ik zou kunnen toevoegen aan jou complete site. Ik wens je zeer veel succes voor de toekomst (met oa. Talpa), groeten van Pieter[/B]
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daddysgirl43
I am the proud daughter of Brite Randall Harris who served his country proudly with the 29th Division 116th Infantry Fox F. Co. Blue Grays. If anyone knows and remembers serving together with him I would love to hear from you. mzeigenb@hotmail.com
God Bless the USA... Thank you to our Veterans isn't enough...
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Cliff Stark
[B]Hi Fred.....What a beautiful, evocative and wonderful web site you have presented for the memories and enjoyment of veterans and their families from all over the free world.[/B]
[B]I plan to return to this site many times to experience as much as I can.[/B][B]Best wishes for your continuing success in this and future endeavors.[/B][B]You are helping us all to remember that Freedom Isn't Free. [/B][B]Warmest Regards,[/B][B]~ Cliff Stark ~[/B]
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Rene Laanen
:-) Fred Vogels, at last he gets what he deserves! A super contract with TALPA.
Big Hug from
Rene Laanen
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donald koos
HI FRED
JUST A SHORT MESSAGE TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I ENJOY BACK TO NORMANDY KEEP THE MEMORIES GOING
GOD BLESS THANK YOU.
DON KOOS 29TH LETS GO WW2
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Julie
I would like to know if anyone has any information on LT CMDR Leo F. Crowley. I am his grandaughter and an officer in the United State's Army bearing our family name. He was a reserve officer, Sea Bee, civil engineer, from Detroit, Mi. I am not sure of his unit but I am positive that he was on Normandy- Omaha Beach. I believe his unit was mixed somewhere with the 25th NCR. He was in Plymouth England before the invasion. Also, he received the Navy Maringe Corps medal for his efforts. If you h...
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Annie Phillips
I enjoyed the lesson o history. It is good to keep to keep these memories alive. I had a brother in the 44 div. in that area.
Thank You.
Annie Phillips
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Alex
Super side. I drive each year into normandy. Greeting from Switzerland Alex
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Special Guest
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Zoon van mijn zuster die prachtige muziek componeerde
Ik luister en hoor klanken die in mijn hart hun echo vinden
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Suzanne Arsenault Viger
Dear Fred, Are you related to Ron Vogels. I am the daughter fo Alphonse J. Arsenault who was in the squad with Kwaak. I have been corrosponding with him and his wife. My dad was in the 1st Division 16th Infantry Signal Corps. Company H. I wrote a story about him. He was the mans in the water that Robert Capa took a photo of. I also found o­ne of his pictures o­n your film. There is some discusssion of that man was Ed Reagan but I do have the facts about where and when my d...
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GREFFIN
Hi i'm the frenchy who helped you to get fuel on 5th june.... Welcome in normandy.....
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From an Air Gunner
Dear Fred
We have just played your composition Back to Normandy. We both enjoyed it enormously. It is very descriptive and evocative. We hope that it receives the publicity and success it deserves. It was nice meeting you and talking to you.
We had a wonderful week. We thank all of our Dutch friends for their kindness, generosity and hospitality.
We had special celebrations in England o­n Sunday night (although our main o­nes are not till June - in between VE and VJ day.) ...
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Email from a friend
From an e-mail about the song Tonight we will remember them , a o­ne day stand
We have just listened to your arrangement and it is absolutely beautiful. To do so well in such a short time is amazing and magnificent. We know that the veterans, Dame Vera and everyone else will be really impressed and touched by such a stunning arrangement of such a beautiful song
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lynn freeman
Hi I am the daughter of a soldier who was wounded in France following the Normandy Landings. I have just found out he was in the 15th Scotish division. He was injured in Operation Bluecoat with his best man. sadly his friend died of his injuries and my dad although having recieved a wound to his head survied and came home. I still have the tin helmet complete with bullet hole and the telegram sent to my Mum to inform her of him being injured. Both my parents have now died and I would like to...
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Michael Accordino
Fred,
I am Michael Accordino. I landed o­n DDay, Omaha Beach 1st wave with the 299th Engineer Combat Battalion. Our objective blow the beach obstaclesfor the following waves. June of 2004 I returned to Normandy for the 60th Anniversary of DDay.
In the city of Ste Mere Eglise I met and had a pictur taken with a women, who I found a few weeks ago to be, Marie Pinhas. I tried unsuccesfully to find her address,on the internet and seeking help from an acquaintance in the Belgian Embassy. I...
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Martine Mussies
Hai Fred !! :-)
Wauw, jouw website wordt echt steeds mooier, -petje af! Het ziet er superprofi uit, vind ik.GEFELICITEERD met je suc6 bij Molenaar! Natuurlijk wil ik straks wel een gesigneerd exemplaar van je bladmuziek ;-) . Serieus, misschien leuk om de BtN-cyclus een keertje te bespreken in E!M ? Just let me know! :-)
Heeeeeeeeeeel veel groetjes en liefs aan allemaal, natuurlijk ook van Nico !!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Martine.
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fredvogels
Dear Fred...
I think your tracks are amongst the best I've heard.
As someone who deals a lot with vocalists who require backing tracks, kind Regards,
Rick Toner
Voicebox Productions Ltd
Napier
New Zealand
646 844 0955
http://thevoicebox.co.nz
Published with permission
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Bart and Teun oostvogels
Hi, we were looking where the hits to our website came from and reading the name Fred Vogels got us interested.
Nice music!!!! Good to see more people that are interested in WW2 on the internet.
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Clayton Ferguson
To whom it may concern, My name is Clayton Ferguson, a 25 year old grandson of a Normandy Invasion veteran by the name of Curt Ferguson. My grandfather is still alive today and I visit with him regularly. He served in the 49th Engineer Combat Battalion of the 1106th Engineer Combat Group, landing on Utah Beach the morning of D-Day. I have searched the web over for any information, pics, stories, bio's just whatever I can find on the 49th E.C.B. and have not been able to find much of anything...
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From the Sosabowski family
Hi Fred! Dropped in to your website ? most excellent ? good work! Your composition is very good too! Haven?t had time to explore your site further yet?? but it looks very interesting. You are most welcome to visit our site at www.sosabowski.com
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An email from a friend
Hi, Fred! Wow, I am truly impressed with your music! It's absolutely beautiful. I sure do wish we didn't live so far apart from each other -- I would certainly love the opportunity to work with you. It's always been one of my dreams to sing with an orchestra! I especially love your jazz arrangement of You'd Be So Nice to Come Home to. Market Garden is very moving, indeed. I'm not closing the book on our possible collaboration in the near future ...
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Robert
I just wanted to say hello.
I wish you much success with this website.
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Bill Douglass
Enjoy the site. My unit served with Gen Patton 3rd Army throughout Europe and then was sent direct to the Pacific before getting back to the good old USA
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Marion Chard
Hello: My name is Marion and I recently created a site in June that is dedicated to my father and his fellow VI Corps Engineers. My father had passed away when I was 12 and all I had left were some campaign ribbons, a few photos and some patches and pins. I had tried several times in the past to accrue info on his tour of duty in the ETO from 1943-1945, but always hit a dead-end. Well, because I am very tenacious, I never gave up and began my search again in earnest this spring. Well, the purs...
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Marie Karen
I have just joined this interesting and informative wesite. As an organiser of a 60th anniversary event myself I appreciate all the hard work people put in to websites and contacting members etc.
Our event is in 6 days and so is our wedding, so I am extremely busy to say the least!
Our event is being held for the veterans and over the past 14 months I have met some wonderful people, veterans, re-enactors, organisers etc. I hope to get to know some of you from this site and would like to say to...
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kees en nardy
Thanks for the inspiration and creative communication....it opened up our own creative minds, and we enjoy it very much!
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Melodias
Great Site. Fantastic!!
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Wolfgang Hildebrandt
Hi, I enjoyyour website and it was a good idea from Jill to give me this url. Musik knows no walls among nations. Sincerely Wolfgang Hildebrandt singer/songwriter, human rights activist
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Jim Hennessey
Just great,loved the music and info.Thank You.WW2-Vet-Co.E.-345th-Regt-87th-Golden Acorn-Inf.Div.Bayonne N.J.-U.S.A.
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Armageddon
War History Channel
Hi all,
Wir möchten euch rechtherzlich einladen auf unser neues Board (War History Channel) einen Blick in unser Forum zu werfen, es geht um die Kriege der Welt.
Wir suchen noch viele User um es so aktuell zu halten wie möglich! Es soll auch bei Problemen mit der Geschichte weiterhelfen sprich auch informieren über neue interessante sachen usw.
Weiterhin soll es als Kommunikation unter Geschichts interessierten dienen.
Also Leutz aus den Communities, verbreitet...
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Rene Versteeg
I'was at the 60 e memoriam of D day. Saw colleville and poin du Hoc again. Very inpressing again. To all te veterans, Thanks for our Freedom!!!
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Van een gast
To my liberators One day, as a child, I lost my name I was only a shadow, a number Drowned into a bottomless pit Out of which it seems that no One could ever emerge For month and month I struggled Calling you for help, so often, liberty With all my strength in this battle thrown At last I have seen the miracle come true Thank you, all of you who didn?t know For whom exactly you were fighting for It was to give back a name and life To a little girl whose name was Marie. MARIE LIP...
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Van een gast
A mes Liberateurs Un jour, enfant, j?ai perdu mon nom Je n?étais plus qu?une ombre, un numéro Plongée dans un abîme sans fond D?ou semblait-il on n?émergeait jamais Des mois et des mois, j?all lutté T?appelant au secours, si souvent, liberté Toutes mes forces dans cette bataille, jetées J?ai vu enfin le miracle s?exaucer Merci, o tous qui ne saviez Pour qui, au juste, vous vous battiez C?etait pour redonner nom et vie A une fillette qui s?appelait Marie. MARIE LIPSTADT-PINHAS ? (...
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Van een gast
?27th April 1945. The cannons thundered the whole night and it was early in the morning that American troops liberated our concentration camp near the village of Tuerckheim, in Bavaria. No outburst, surely, in enemy country, but for us, the final certitude to be free and alive. Only fourteen years old and already for me to be aware of all the human cruelty ? I should say inhuman cruelty, against us. A little lost, naturally ? what to do with this new freedom? ? I walked in Tuerckheim, looking ...
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Donald van den Bogert
Hello Fred, it's a good thing we met on D-Day. It is not often i come accross somebody who shares my vision on commemorations: IT IS ABOUT THEM, not about you !!! Lest we forget, all for the Vets ! Have updated our website again with even more D-Day 2004 pictures (150+ now). Event Section: D-Day 2004 Update Submenu.
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Raven
Remember all fallen soldiers who fought in a cruel war... Greetings from Germany on D-Day
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Remeber
Honour to those who fought and died for our freedom across the world.
Holland
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Josie
hi fred D DAY will always be the day thousand of joung men where killed to give us freedom i just returned from washinghton d.c and was very much touched by all those old veterans that still where a live and we all joined hands and prayed for all those that had died on the front line . my self i remember sinds i was a slafe laborer for the nazis the dind believe it happen and we did have to work until bitter end .thanks for jour mesage josie
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T.B. Oostvogels
Hi a relative of the British 1st airborne gave us a link to this site.
Thanks we like it very much.
We also live in the Netherlands and were liberated by the American 104th Infantry Division http://home.wanadoo.nl/a.e.c.oostvogels/Liberation.htm.
Good luck,
Teun and Bart
www.liberationww2.tk
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Alan lacey
You are all heros
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BruceJr
A special thanks this Memorial Day to all Veterans, especially World War II Veterans, which my Father was in. His name is Wilfred Bruce; in Battle of the Bulge, etc. He passed away May 22, 2002, w/o having securedhis WWII records or replacement medals. If anyone knows of him, please contact me at the ab0ve email address. Thank you. I am his daughter, Bruce Jr. My Father was 77 when he passed away. Sometimes we wait too late to listen, which I did... for all of those who fought, forgive me ple...
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Willem
Goeie middag Hoe het kwam weet ik niet meer, maar opeens via een search naar muziek kwam ik op uw website terecht. Afgelopen zomer zijn mijn vrouw en ik (samen met mijn dochter) nogmaals naar Normandië geweest en zijn opnieuw onder de indruk geraakt van wat er daar heeft plaats gevonden. Uw website is bijzonder boeiend, vooral vanwege de prachtige muziek die hier op staat. Geboren in '41 spreekt mij dit bijzonder aan. Ik heb nog lang niet alles gezien op uw website, maar het zal zeker niet ...
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Björn
Nice Site Hello,This is a very nice site about WW II, I enjoyed looking at the pictures, and because of that a wanted to sign the guestbook, please look also at my personal site and also sign my guestbook.Keep up the good work.Greetz Bjorn
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Rabbi Barbara Aiello
Information on my father who served in the 449th Military Police WW II Dear Friends,Please help me find information o­n my father who served in the 449th Military Police and landed at Normandy o­n June 6. His name was Anthony Albert Aiello, he was a bugler and a liberator of a Nazi death camp. I am a rabbi, and national rabbi for Bugles Across America. I sound Taps for veterans' funerals... in his honor. I will be at the WWII memor
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Jill
Fred, Your new download file Land of Hope and Glory is really sensationalIt must be the best version available anywhere o­n the www.I will be doing a version with vocals if any of your members would like vocal versions of this and other British wwii songsthey can be downloaded at http://www.jilldaniels.com/BRITISH ANTHEMS.htm. Keep up the good work Fred it is really appreciated.Jill Daniel
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Shane Olson
The First Americans on French Soil on June 6, 1944: D-Day Shane Olson Halma, MN 56729 Sgt. Harvey S. Olson 4th Cavalry Reconaissance Troop A 24th Cavalry Reconaissance Troop B The First Americans on French Soil on June 6, 1944: D-Day Iles St Marcouf This story submitted by Shane Olson, Grand Nephew of Harvey S. Olson SEE THE FORUM
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Andre
to help veterans who cannot come to the American cemetery Margraten Netherl if there are veterans or family who have a friend burried in Margraten american cemetery, e-mail me and i video his grave for you to see it mabe the tripp to holland is to hard for you o­n your age and we can meet in normandie from 2 till 10 june ok greetings Andre from holland
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Malcolm
Sincere gratitude I was born in 1942 and I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all those brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen/womenwho through their courageous efforts allowed me to bring up two wonderful children, who in turn gavemy Wife and I beautiful grandchildren, and that they all have been able to live in peace and freedom.We are forever in your debt.
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paul
Robert Cunial aka THE CISCO KID my grandfather served with the 357th infantry regiment from oct.16,1943- feb.8,1946 I am tring to find out as much information as possible about him or his unit. please email me if you can help.
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Marc Cormier
D-Day Events in Normandy, June 2004 Thank you, Fred, for taking the time and commitment to create this site. I stand beside you in your gratitude for the sacrifice made hearly 60 years ago. Do any guests out there know of a web site that has information about ceremonies at this year\'s 60th Anniversary? I plan on being there. Thanks once again...
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Jim Hennessey
Web-Site Visit Really great web-site-Thank You-I enjoyed the visit.Good Luck. WW2-Vet-Co.E-345th-Regt-87th- Inf.Div.Patton\'s-3rd-Army
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Joseph Paulin
Omaha Beach I was eight years old on D-Day. I am going to Normandy with my Sister-In-Law\'s Father, Josep Catanzaro, 29th Infantry Division, who landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day in May. It will be his first trip back since 1944. I also hope to get to The American Cemetery in Luxembourg City and the Museums at Diekurch and Bastogne. God bless all the vets who fought and died.
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fredvogels
Omaha beach Somebody wrote to me ........The composition Omaha Beach almost made me cry.......... With respect Fred
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Stefan van Duursen
Thank you Many times i wonder what it was like, wat would i do. I'm 36 years old so it is distent to me, but... what was it like. What if i was a british, american or german soldier. Never can i grasp the feelings of the time. Only thing i can say to the allies. Thank you for your sacrafice. My freedom is dear to me.
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Jill
Thanks Fred,The track you have made me for Rule Britannia is absolutely sensational.Its just like the last night at the Proms.I am sure that with this track. I will be asked to do Rull Britannia many times and it will soon become one of my most reqested songs I cant thank you enough for your superb work. Jill
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Bert
Dank voor je aanmelding, alsnog Beste Fred, Alweer zo'n twee jaar geleden vroeg je plaatsing van je site op de door mij beheerde ..... Ik wist niet goed wat ik er mee aan moest. Diplomatiek als je was drong je niet aan, doch stuurde me nadien geregeld je nieuwsbrief. Uit nieuwsgierigheid nam ik vandaag weer eens een kijkje op je site, - en was verbaasd en verheugd over het nieuwe uiterlijk en inhoud. Je site staat erbij.
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Gemma
wat is dit prachtige muziek ..........Toch zal ik de site in gedachten houden. En ik vind het interessant om uw Normandy-project te volgen.....vanavond (pas) een stukje gedownload...... wat is dit prachtige muziek!!!!!! Complimenten!!!! Nou, dàt was voor mij de reden om in de pen oftewel de mail te klimmen............
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Phil Weiker
Help? My father, Clayton Weiker. just passed away on Dec 10 this year. He was the chauffer for the commanding officer of the 50th. General Hospital at Normandy. He told me very little about the experience and now I would like to find out more.if anyone could give me some help on where to look for more info. I would be thrilled. Thanks
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Francille Hollis
Can you help me? My Dad, Robert Hollis (Sergeant Robert Hollis) was part of Headquarters Company, 8th Infantry division. He was in Normandy, northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Cental Europe and was part of the liberation of Dachau. He received the Bronze Star w/cluster, Combat Infantry badge, Presidential Citation, European-American-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/5 bronze stars and arrowhead. I am looking fo
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Pieter
May the noise of war fade out Hello Fred, This is some heavy stuff you made for the universal soldier and civilian. The pain and struggle in wartime is evident in every second of your music. May the noise of war fade out into a fade in of music of and for peace. Greetigs from Pieter, and don 't hold the music back! Share it with us,....
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Barbara Dullaghan
wonderful work What a wonderful work you do. I thank you so much for the Tribute you did for my Uncle Clinton Kwaak. I will continue to visit your website. You are a passionate man. Barbara
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Bruno LECAPLAIN
most beautiful sites Please, Fred, go on your wonderful work ! One of the most beautiful sites I have seen about World War II. Bruno
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Amnu
got your music in your soul Dear Fred! hello i am from Israel, and i raelly liked what i download here... its really cool and seems like u got your music in your soul and i wish that every singer could have express his words the way u do. cheers!
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Donna from the USA
beautiful and deep Dear Fred, I\'m a Christian in the United States and I wanted to tell you that I listened to your music. Your music is beautiful and deep. You must be a man with a very deep heart.. Thank you for inviting me to hear it. God has gifted you. In Him,
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Filip Willems
olie drijft boven
Hallo Fred, even naar je site gekeken en een paar stukjes muziek beluisterd... Ben nog o­nder de indruk van beide. Wens je het allerbeste, en, zoals ze bij o­ns zeggen, olie drijft boven ! Eveneens bedankt voor je reaktie !
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Bruno LECAPLAIN
Hello Fred Happy New Year Fred! Keep up your wonderful work. Bruno
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David Puente
Cool site and good music. Greatrings from Barcelona.
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masterOTRA
very nice site hey fred,you have a very nice site!! Keep o­n the good work, your site is extraodinary!!I will often come back to your sitecome and visit our site http://clix.to/otragreetz webmasterOTRA
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ray scott
normandy beaches and war cematerys im planning a trip to normandy, This year any information o­n hotels ect would be helpfull
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Mu42
Super page!
Good work, keep it!
Mu
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MusicHall Tom
Just look
http://www.moonrivermusic.co.uk
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Fred van der Kleij
Dag Fred,
Nu ik jouw site heb bekeken, sta ik verbaast over het mooie geheel daarvan, zelde z`n duidelijk overzicht, en waar het om gaat is het publiek te benaderen, dat heb jij heel goed gedaan, ergens zitten wij op een lijn, met wel een duidelijk verschil, en daar schiet jij veel hoger mee, maar het gaat mij om iedereen te laten weten dat wij een vergeten leger hebben waarbij 6200 jonge Nederlandse gesneuvelde militairen nooit aandacht krijgen, dat is het doel van mijn website www.vertelhetje...
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Racheal
I really enjoy your website. I just recently traveled to the Normandy region. To Caen and Omaha, Juno Sword beaches. I really love WWII history and it was amazing.
http://american-heros.cjb.net
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BILL TILLEY
My father was in the 29th division 115th inf. he landed o­n Omah beach June 6th 1944.
I am interested in hearing from any vets. that served in the 29th divison.
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Chrs
Hello Mr. Vogels,
I am a high school student in Loveland Colorado and I am doing a project on fighter pilots of WWII. I have found your music and Market Garden truly moves me. May I please have your permission to incorporate this song into my presentation? I would be honored to play it and I believe it will help make a profound impact on my audience.
Thank you so much
Chris
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joe davenport
My father, Elmer Davenport, was with the 30ID, 119IR, and fought from mid June 1944, thru France, belgium, and Holland. He was in the battle for Mortain, and others I can't remember (he told me this in 1969). He was subsequently captured on October 22nd during the battle for Aachen. He spent 7 months in captivity in Stalag IIA or IXB. There seems to be some discrepancy from what he told me compared to official military records. He saw more than his share of combat. I am so proud of him.
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S Bogan
WOW!
What can I say?? I used to think that American patriotic music far exceeds all music. I know now that we learned from the British, our family!
Great! What more can I say!?!
Many thanks to the English for your loyalty and friendship!
Scott Bogan
jayb_756@msn.com
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Yrcimim
Hi Fred! Je hebt een fantastische multimedia presentatie gemaakt voor de opening van onze turnhal. Het is inmiddels al enige tijd geleden, maar het gaf de openingsceremonie precies het smoel waar we naar zochten. De presentatie is ook op onze website gezet: http://www.topturnen.nl => Reportages. Nog heel hartelijk dank voor je moeite en snelle respons op onze vraag. Heel veel creatief succes gewenst verder. Namens TON, Martijn Loots.
SGT---E-5
STEVE GILBERT
I WAS A MEMBER OF CHARLIE COMPANY, 105TH MED BAT--SC ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. A GREAT UNIT
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Joost_Visser
Hallo Fred! Da's lang geleden, ik weet 't nog goed: M'n eerste drumlessen in de muziekschool van Almelo. Goh, wat heb ik het nog vaak over je gehad, nu nog af en toe. Vol bewondering voor die tijd! En weet je? Alles lijkt goed te gaan komen, surf maar eens naar m'n website. Bedankt voor die tijd en een groet, Joost Visser...
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Tony Murello
My cousin passed away last week.He served in the 531st AAA BN in France during WW2. He was a 1st Lt.He stayed in for 28 years retiring as a Lt.Col
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Tony Murello
My Cousin C.E.Murello passed away last week.He was at the D-Day landings in France.He was a 1st Lt. with the 531st AAA BN.,30th Inf Div
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masterOTRA
hello fred, mooi site ik zal hier vaak een bezoekje komen brengen. Ga ook eens kijken naar mijne site, http://clix.to/otra er staan hier endaar wel wat fouten in de code maar ik zou toch graag u mening horen greetz
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