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eestes1 
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 Topic: another ww11 vet passesPosted: 10 Oct. 2017 at 7:34pm |
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Not sure where to post this. I had posted this pic before but couldnt find it.today. Anyway, my father-in-law William L. "Bill" Sutherland, a veteran of WW11 in France, Belgium, and Germany, passed away this morning. One of his last assignments was driving an officer in a Jeep.
His wife Virginia, seen here with Bill, passed a year ago in February.  |
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RICKG
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Posted: 10 Oct. 2017 at 8:02pm |
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Sorry to hear that Rick.
I salute you Mr. Sutherland.  |
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Posted: 10 Oct. 2017 at 8:10pm |
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Obvious condolences for your loss...
We're all fortunate that there were people like Mr. Sutherland around when we needed them most. |
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Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it... Welcome to 1930's Germany
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Posted: 10 Oct. 2017 at 9:53pm |
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Sorry for your loss. God bless you and yours.
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Posted: 10 Oct. 2017 at 10:04pm |
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Sorry to read of your loss. My father made the far turn in 1993. Anzio vet that came home on a hospital ship. He loved to drive our MB.
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Posted: 10 Oct. 2017 at 11:11pm |
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Sorry to hear of your loss, and to a hero of this country......
Prayers for all involved from our household.....
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Posted: 11 Oct. 2017 at 12:21am |
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"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away, but their memory and deeds last for ever. May the Lord be with you all during this sad time.
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Posted: 11 Oct. 2017 at 12:33am |
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Mr. Sutherland, One of the greatest generation......God bless you and thanks for your service.
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Posted: 12 Oct. 2017 at 9:30pm |
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Condolences.
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Posted: 12 Oct. 2017 at 10:46pm |
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Sorry for your loss.
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Posted: 13 Oct. 2017 at 12:24am |
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Hand on my heart in respect. Godspeed Mr Sutherland. Thank you for my freedom sir.
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Posted: 13 Oct. 2017 at 1:48am |
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There are a few others. My neighbor was a submarine mechanic in HI. Another neighbor was in the SS as a cook. The officers showed up at the farm door with rifles pointed at him. He either signed up or was going to be shot. They never found out where his father was buried in Russia. There are a few more tales I know but they all served their country as required. I only know of one guy that is still kicking and he is going in for heart surgery. WTH, he is only 93.
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Posted: 13 Oct. 2017 at 3:00am |
Sorry for your family's loss. :-( Your father-in-law seems so immersed in the moment, (in this photo). We can only imagine what he was thinking... So great that you were able to give this moment to him, at the time. |
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Posted: 17 Oct. 2017 at 10:17pm |
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Thanks for all your comments. That means alot.
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Posted: 17 Oct. 2017 at 10:34pm |
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Heartfelt condolences to you and yours.
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Posted: 28 Oct. 2017 at 6:09am |
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My condolences, Rick.
Mr. Sutherland, thank you for your sacrifice and of those that served by your side. Rick, my grandfather fought in Anzio as well, having landed in Morocco (I believe) with Gen. Patton. I have the bumper numbers from the half-track he drove across Africa stenciled on my jeep. He passed almost four years ago from complications from Alzheimer's. If I may be so bold, if he shared any stories with anyone, learn them and pass them on to the next generation. Or have everyone that heard them write them down as best they remember. If your family ever publishes a history of (and for) the family, or even a genealogy, have the stories included in it. Family history is a precious thing.  Edited by LesBerg - 28 Oct. 2017 at 6:12am |
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Posted: 28 Oct. 2017 at 9:06pm |
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You're right, Les. And we have lots of good stories. He was also interviewed by a high school student about the war.
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Posted: 28 Oct. 2017 at 11:37pm |
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Yeah, I have an uncle buried on Iwo Jima so not many tales from him and my father never talked much about Anzio. But he loved driving the MB.
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