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» Topic: Earl Richmonds Grandson
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Hello Everyone.
Earl is my grandfather and was just wondering from everyone else's points of veiw how the war has effected there lives i have herd from my grandfather and i can not hear enough of his storys it is great to hear them. O even better if u have any photos to go with your storys that would be awsome.And i wouldn't mind some of the photos my grandpop already has .O and Hi pop pop

Posted By: Bradley Smith | Posted on: Feb 25, 2009 - 10:55am
Total Posts: 1 | Joined: Feb 25, 2009 - 10:12am



i know this is not a regular e mail site and i did nort expect this from my grandson.we talk a lot about the boats and you guys and he has gotten very interested in everything about the boats.he is 18 but older,if you know what i mean.
i had to answer this post.BRADLEY I LOVE YOU and thank you so much. POP POP

earl richmond

Posted By: earl | Posted on: Feb 25, 2009 - 1:15pm
Total Posts: 197 | Joined: Oct 18, 2006 - 12:13pm



p/s bradley welcome to the pt boat message board.i am sure that you will have many questions.be assured that all the members of this board will respect them and answer to the best of their ability and they,also, will welcome you to the board.
they are the most dedicated people around and you will be one of those that wiill pass on our memories to a later generation. thank you
earl(pop pop) pt108 ron 5

earl richmond

Posted By: earl | Posted on: Feb 25, 2009 - 3:01pm
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Bradley,

I know you are proud of your grandfather, and well you should be. I like the way the President of the United States put it once. He was speaking at the 50th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. Of those World War II veterans who had gathered to remember D-Day he said, when they were young, they saved the world.

G R Powell

Posted By: G R Powell | Posted on: Feb 26, 2009 - 7:48pm
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Bradley,

I see by your grandfather's posting that you're 18. I'm 49 myself, and may I just say that I am glad to see a teenager interested in a topic like this. Please continue to be so, as it is IMPORTANT that everyone knows the history of this nation. Most of the teenagers I know and meet do not think that WW2 (or any history) history is boring and does not have a bearing on their lives and that if you know it - that you're not cool ...

But, we all need to remember and understand that what these veterans did, men like your grandfather and my own father and former President Bush's father did in WW2 does have a direct impact on all of our lives, even after 60 some odd years on ...

Thank you, you've just given me hope for your generation. My own 25 year old nephew didn't even know that there was an actual plot to kill Hitler in 1944. He thought the movie with Tom Cruise was purely fiction like one of his MISSION IMPOSSIBLE movies ... which scared me. No school really teaches History.

Garth



Posted By: TGConnelly | Posted on: Feb 27, 2009 - 6:54am
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Bradley

I always feel good when I see a young man take such an interest in what their Grandfather did during WWII. It is vital that the future generations continue to keep the PT BOATS in the public eye. You can learn so much by talking with your Gramps and listening to what is said here on the message board. May I suggest that you try and purchase several books that are on the market on the boats. Your knowledge in no time will be advanced enough to post your own messages and questions on this board. Good luck Bradley, your Gramps is tops in our eyes.



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Feb 27, 2009 - 7:12am
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Welcome aboard, Brad.

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Feb 27, 2009 - 9:09am
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WELCOME ABOARD, BRAD.
MOST AMERICANS COULDN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PT BOAT AND A PT CRUISER. IT'S ENCOURAGING TO FIND A YOUNG PERSON WHO APPRECIATES THE SACRIFICE THAT VETERANS HAVE MADE FOR THIS COUNTRY.
(DON'T LET THE "OLD NAVY" SWEATSHIRT FOOL YOU, THOSE PT GUYS ARE STILL DAMNED DANGEROUS...)

ROSS FISHER

ross@dupagels.lib.il.us

Posted By: ROSS FISHER | Posted on: Feb 27, 2009 - 11:41am
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Wow, that is great that you are interested in PT's Bradley. Like others have already expressed, WWII defined what the world is today. Our entire nation came together in a way that was incredible at the time, and if we choose to remember the truths of our history, it is no less miraculous today. The best way to learn history is first hand - and you are fortunate to have a grandfather who served our country admirably in WWII. Earl and others on this message board have graciously shared so much of themselves, their knowledge of PT's and the war in general. I know you are proud of him - and he of you. I am glad that you have a close relationship; keep it up, and you will likely develop a desire to share with future generations what took place in those critical days 64-68 years ago. Very happy that you posted your message Bradley.

Randy Finfrock

Posted By: Randy Finfrock | Posted on: Feb 27, 2009 - 8:56pm
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