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Russell Pullano
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 Posted on: Mar 4, 2009 - 12:15pm
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C J , He was there at that time. Thanks for sending that to him. I also wish his health would improve, but I'm afraid that is not in the cards. He is in bad shape according to his son. I believe that,.... because if he possibly could he would definitely contact me.
Ed Rice tells me that he was overwhelmed when you phoned him. He really enjoyed recalling old times.
Russ
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Russell Pullano
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Posted on: Mar 4, 2009 - 12:20pm
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Frank,....Thanks. Hank is going to have some nice memories to brighten his days. I think I'll give his son a call and see if I can get an update.
russ
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Russell Pullano
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Posted on: Mar 8, 2009 - 12:24pm
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Hi All, I just got off the phone with Henry Covington's son. He called me from Hank's bedside at the nursing home. I had previously asked his son to let me know if Hank received many cards,etc. I was surprised to hear that he got less than 10 so far. I am disappointed with that. I see on this board that many times there are over 1000 people who view some messages . I know that some of the messages are read and responded to multiplel times, as I am doing now. Yet some posters who have been helped by this message board and some hypocrites who claim their loyalty to the heroes of the pt boats, which Henry is one of them. As I stated before he was wounded fighting for your and my freedom and some of you cannot even go to a Dollar store and spend 50 cents for a card.
I know that I will get much criticism for reprimanded some of you. But let me tell you something . Today I was so excited to hear from Hank's son that Hank was so thrilled that he was even able to talk a little .
His son told me how thrilled Hank was to receive the beautiful pictures that Jerry Gilmartin sent. He is going to frame the picture of the boat. As yet, he hasn't received the picture of the monument that Frank Andrus sent. I'm sure he will be beholding to Frank for his contribution to PT boat sailors.. Hank wants to thank those few of you who have sent him cards and pictures and etc.
Go ahead and give me hell for this post, I don't give a damn.
Russ
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Frank J Andruss Sr
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Posted on: Mar 8, 2009 - 3:32pm
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Russ
You have every right to feel angry. Everything here on the message board can't always run smooth. It is a place not only to enjoy, but one to vent your feelings. As a WWII PT BOAT VETERAN, you have every right to be upset with the turnout of well wishes for Hank. I am sure there will be more heading Hanks way, but if not, you have done your best to get the word out. If people do not want to act on it, thats their business, what can you do.
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PeterTareBuilder
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Posted on: Mar 8, 2009 - 7:31pm
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Hi there.
I think this Canuck is going to send that ailing ex-PT boater a card and a letter too. After all I do admire all of those who served on all of the Allied Mosquito boats. Will we ever see their likes again?
Cheers from Peter
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Michael
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Posted on: Mar 10, 2009 - 11:46pm
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Russ,
My card is on its way to the good old, US of A now.Your absolutely correct,us P.T. people share a unique bond and as such,we should look out for our Mates.
Good on ya
Your a good man.
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Russell Pullano
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Posted on: Mar 11, 2009 - 12:57pm
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Michael, He will be surprised to get a cad from Australia..Well Done.
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Russell Pullano
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Posted on: Mar 11, 2009 - 1:18pm
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Peter Tare, I'll bet hank will be surprised to receive a card from a Canuck.. I was in boot camp with a bunch of Canucks from Maine,US. I didn't mention anything about cards from C J,Willis, Ross Fischer, or Bob Pic. Thank you guys from me, for Hank.
I can't single out everyone who may have sent cards of well wishes to Hank, but I want you all to know that I think you guys are special.
Russ
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