Heirloom_Tomato Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I came across this article in the local paper yesterday and thought you all might enjoy it. http://www.lfpress.com/2014/05/06/willem-ramakers-is-off-to-meet-the-king 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warts 'n' all Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 A very interesting story. I'd never heard of "The Black Devils" before. Thanks for sharing this with us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Heirloom_Tomato (Chef, Gardener, or both?), What a great and heartwarming story. Shall have to see whether I can find more on the battle. Also, I note there isn't a word about any sort of combat medal. Perhaps the king will pin one or more on him? Regards, John Kettler P.S. Am having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that to most people, the Vietnam War vets are well up in their years already. P.P.S. While living in Colorado Springs, I had the distinct pleasure of helping two B-17 combat vets aboard (dangerous steps) a restored, flying B-17G, whose name I don't recall. I got kind of choked up watching their reactions as old memories were rekindled. They also got special access to the cockpit, which was off limits to mere mortals! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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