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Old 5 August 2009, 04:28 AM   #1
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After I returned from work today, between the other mail (bills, bills, bills ) I found a large, thick envelope. From the USA, from hba, from Herman. Remember he told us he went to a meeting to meet 'Wild Bill' Guarnere and 'Babe' Heffron, two surviving WWII paratroopers? True members of the Band of Brothers.

To my amazement their book, dedicated to me was inside the envelope, together with a Dutch (!) Rolex catalogue from the Nr. 1 Rolex AD in Rotterdam AND a CD with the pictorial account of his meeting with these great men! I'm still baffled! During the past years my admiration for those who went to foreign countries to do much more than their duty has only risen. And this book is an incredible gift. Herman, I don't know what to say!




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Old 5 August 2009, 04:29 AM   #2
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WOW!! What a great gift and honor!! Congratulations!!


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Old 5 August 2009, 04:29 AM   #3
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Congrats, Frans......and well done Herman on your kindness and thoughtfulness.

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Old 5 August 2009, 04:41 AM   #4
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great gift well done Herman and the band of brothers
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Old 5 August 2009, 05:31 AM   #5
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As has been said before, the members here on the Forum are some of the best friends a person could have. Herman, kudos to you for your thoughtful gifts to Frans!!!
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Old 5 August 2009, 05:33 AM   #6
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Wow, what a great gift!
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Old 5 August 2009, 11:29 PM   #7
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That is great....what a brilliant surprise!

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Old 5 August 2009, 11:58 PM   #8
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Truly a priceless gift!!!
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Old 6 August 2009, 12:02 AM   #9
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Amazing gift...what a gesture!
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Old 6 August 2009, 12:08 AM   #10
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So very nice or Herman and what a lucky guy you are!
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