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D-Day 44

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:51 am
by dereksmith
A few months ago i sent about 25 dvds to various membersof the BB.These were rare copies of newsreel , and other,footage of the period of the D-Dy landings in june 1944.I have now just completed a 40 minute video about a character, he really is a very interesting person! He and his sons have ,over many years,traced and bought a modest number of US army military vehicles.All are from the 1944 period.These he has rebuilt to a very high standard and they make a nice display. Most years he takes them to Omaha beach to meet up with the US Army vets ,sadly fewer each year! As previously, if you would like a copy then please let me know. With special thanks to Chet and Charles for getting me back on the Forum.regards. Derek Bournemouth UK.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:56 am
by TimKennelly
Sign me up Derek, My dad is a WWII vet and a fan of yours since that DVD you sent previously.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:16 am
by dereksmith
Thanks Tim for those kind words. please let me have youraddress,and i will post to you shortly.Regards. Derek.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:20 pm
by TimKennelly
Tim Kennelly
8512 Ilene Drive
Clio, MI 48420

I dropped in on my mom and dad the other day and he was watching it and mom said he watches it again every now and then.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:00 pm
by LouBruno
I want to also thank you. My Dad is also a WW 2 Veteran. He was a Combat Engineer and was in the Europe....including N.AFRICA......SICILY.....ITALY.....SARDINIA.....AUSTRIA . Our family also lost an Uncle the very last week of the war as did so many other families in the world.


We really want to thank you for taking the time with the DVD. Though his health is somewhat declining his long term memory is functional and this certainly brought back memories. Please also keep me on your list for this new DVD.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:53 am
by dereksmith
Thanks Lou. Will do.But, still need your postal address.My regiment served in north Africa. Then Sicily with Monty ,and Pattons army on their west flank .Then up thru Italy t0 the BIG battle at Monte Cassino.I joined the regiment from tank school in Egypt shortly after.We ended up in Salonica at the end of the war but stopped on to stop the Russians from crossing the border from Bulgaria. Happy days!!! Give my regards to your father. Same sentiments to Tims father. Any more Vets out there? Derek.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:09 am
by LouBruno
Sir,
I sent you a private e-mail with my postal address. Thanks you in advance.

dereksmith wrote:Thanks Lou. Will do.But, still need your postal address.My regiment served in north Africa. Then Sicily with Monty ,and Pattons army on their west flank .Then up thru Italy t0 the BIG battle at Monte Cassino.I joined the regiment from tank school in Egypt shortly after.We ended up in Salonica at the end of the war but stopped on to stop the Russians from crossing the border from Bulgaria. Happy days!!! Give my regards to your father. Same sentiments to Tims father. Any more Vets out there? Derek.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:29 am
by dereksmith
Tim kennelly sir....I need you address...please. Derek.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:03 pm
by TimKennelly
Derek,

It's posted a couple of comments higher up in response to your first request for it.

Re: D-Day 44

Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:40 pm
by Steve
Derek,

My father-in-law has enjoyed the D-Day DVD you sent me. I would love to have anything else you have on D-Day.

Steve Houck
7122 Martin Lake Road
Summerfield, NC
27358-9234