September 10, 2019 To Luxembourg and Back!

A crazy day to be sure.  First to Sadzot to visit a memorial for a devastating mortar location.  A very rural location.  But while we were there a local farmer and his wife saw us and invited the entire bus to use their home to very rustic home for use of their bathroom.  Continues to be absolutely amazing - the reverence/honor that this country shows these veterans.  Blown away!

Visited a crash site of a B24 (known as the Liberator) and a memorial to the five soldiers lost in that crash.  From a hillside nearby in Dinet,  Henri, our guide who was 9 at the time of the Bulge, was able to watch the Battle of the Bulge unfold in the fields and city below.

Moved onto Ettelbruck, after lunch, in Luxembourg.  Visited the home where one of our veterans was holed up before shelled and capture by the enemy.  The vet has corresponded with this family for the last 75 years.  Brought a flood of tears.

Took some photos that I will post later but will leave you with just one short video clip tonight.  We returned to the hotel to a band and a night of music and dancing.  This clip speaks for itself.


Tim is honored warmly by a Belgium Farm family who let the entire bus group use their home for a roadside rest and bathroom break.




The path to the farmer's bathroom!  A very rural but lovely family!










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  1. Yes it certainly does - shine on Uncle Tim! �� All our love to you both! ��
    Thanks Gary! Keep the memories coming.

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  2. Sadly, I can't get the video to play, but the pics are great! Those tanks and other equipment look brand new and ready to roll. Sounds like Henri is a big help. Does he still live in the region? All the best to Uncle Tim.

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    1. Be patient with the video load. It seems to take a few minutes!

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  3. That video does say it all! Did Tim try to climb in the tank? I saw him climb into a B-17 in Millville just two years ago!

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    1. No tank climbing yet, but we've got him walking off some of the big meals :).

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