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#81

For those who are unable to obtain a copy, I am providing it here for you. Ain't I sweet? :wub:

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Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#82

Thanks Michael. This made my day. B)

 

This was sent to me by the head historian at the Army Corps of Engineers Office of History.

 

Marion--

 

Great work! The veterans of the 540th are fortunate to have such a good historian. I've printed it out and will add it to our unit history files. Thanks so much.

 

In much more peaceful times my family and I took a ferry from Civitavecchia to Sardinia.

 

Mike

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#83

This one's for dad and I

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Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#84

What a great couple!!!!!!

 

Marion I will try to pick a copy of that magazine tomorrow. THanks for the info. I really wish I would have had a chance to meet and get to know my uncle. Hopefully I will get to know him through the serviving vets I meet..

 

Its awesome we have someone to publish these stories for others to read.

 

THanks Marion.

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#85

I've decided on a title for my book. It will be called

 

NO BRIDGE TOO FAR

 

I ran it past all the guys at the reunions in September and they said, go for it! I also got a phone call from George Koskimaki of the 101st Airborne tonight and he asked how the book was coming along. I told him the title I was thinking of and he loved it as well. Said it was really catchy. Well after getting a bunch of thumbs up from all my vets and then a prominent author on top of it, I think it's a go.

 

:pdt34::pdt34::pdt34::pdt34::pdt34:

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#86

Yep, it has my vote, too!!

 

Hey do you think if I snailmail my WWII mag to you that you would sign it for me?

 

Brooke

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#87

Of course sweetie. It would be my absolute pleasure. All others in line BEHIND Brooke. :pdt40: ^_^

 

My address is on the Main site under the Welcome Menu. I feel honored that you asked. :pdt12:

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#88

Getting excited. :nuts: Just spent the last two days corresponding back and forth with Col Mike Morgan of Army Engineer mag. He showed me the layout for the cover and the article. All I can say is spectacular! He did a magnificent job and the photo and map layouts are superb! :pdt34:

 

While it was great having an article in WWII Magazine, this is a more personal touch because it has photos and captions, a reference to our site and Mike felt it wasn't necessary to edit my text, so it is AS I WROTE IT. :pdt34: So the personal references that I made to the men including my father, still remain. I am very thrilled by that. In fact I'm on cloud nine.

 

I know the members of the 540th and their family members will just love it. Mike has made it come to life. I swore that I would not allow sneak previews, so all of you will have to wait until it is published. :lol:

 

Just had to share my excitement and enthusiasm. Mike, if you are reading this, thanks in advance. This is a great honor for me and I delighted that you let me have this wonderful opportunity. :pdt34::pdt34:

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#89

:pdt34::pdt34::pdt34:

 

 

To Thine Own Self Be True.

 

Second last line of long quote:-

"This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man." -- William Shakespeare

 

The older I get, the more I realize the importance of being honest with myself and the more I notice people who aren't. Thanks for being so D**n Honest with us.

 

From the 442nd RCT. "Go for Broke" - the Nisei Warriors"

 

Marion shoot for the moon and you might just hit it!!

 

Sgtleo

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#90

Awww Sarge, such inspiring words. Thanks a million! ;)

 

Let's just say that I have a great bunch to work with and that includes my husband, my daughter, my friends, my vets, the editors, etc. It is all a group collaboration.

 

I am happy that I was given the opportunity to do this. I sometimes say that part of it was divine intervention, well that and the indomitable spirit that my father passed on to me. :wub:

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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