SUBMITTED BY:
Name: * * * PAUL E. LE VASSEUR USN RETIRED
From: PUEBLO WEST , CO.
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COMMENTS:
Gentlemen I am an r/c pilot and in the process of building an exact replica of the plane called Love Bug. I hope to have it ready for the big r/c Warbird event this fall in Arvada, Co. The wingspan on this plane is 95" and will be about 27 lbs. It will be powered by 2 electric motors With 16" props. I'm building the plane to honor the pilot and crew who lost their lives on Feb. 6, 1945 as well as Pvt. William M. Farley on that same day. God Bless!

Added: February 21, 2014

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Name: Eileen
From: Sacramento, CA
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COMMENTS:
Thank you for this site. My dad was Andrew Jackson Cooper, 1st Lieutenant and Pilot... the Brotherton-Cooper crew, I think. My dad passed away in 1975, but I still remember his stories and his photo on this site was a wonderful find. Thank you.

Added: January 20, 2014

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Name: Brenna Stoppiello
From: Greenville SC
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COMMENTS:
My condolences to all who have lost family members. As I look over the posts I am very touched by the love I see here. What a reunion there will be when they all get to the other side!

Added: December 27, 2013

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Brenna Stoppiello
From: Greenville,SC
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COMMENTS:
My grandfather is Arthur E. Pitts, Jr. He is in some of the photos on your site. I am extremely happy to have found this! Thanks to all who have put this site together!! I would be happy to hear from anyone because I know that my grandfather would also be happy to receive some type of correspondence from someone connected to his time in the USMC.

Added: December 27, 2013

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Name: Kathleen Scott Shuster
From: San Rafael, CA
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COMMENTS:
I am so proud that my father, J Clifford Scott (MD) and all of the men in his squadron did their part and contributed so much during WW II to preserving our freedom, and earning freedom back for countless thousands of people in other parts of the world. He joined up (becoming flight surgeon)after struggling to lose necessary weight, and was very committed. His caring for the others in his outfit was strong and abiding, and in his late years he very much valued the squadron reunions as long as he was able, before passing on at age 99, in 2006. I know that most of the folks on this message are "children" and "grandchildren" to the young men of that day; I feel kindred to you all, and thank your families for what they did to help rescue peoples of the world way back then.

Added: November 9, 2013

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Name: Duarte Children
From: 174 Van Horn Ave Holbrook NY
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COMMENTS:
On August 7, 2013 Haven accepts its newest guard Sgt. John J. Duarte III. Marine Corps Hymn verse 3 “If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marine!** We love you Dad. Sandy, Debbie, John, Vicky.

Added: August 8, 2013

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Name: Wendy Peacock
From: Kwajalein, RMI

COMMENTS:
Working and living on Kwajalein it was great to read your history and see all the pictures. Thank you Marines for your steadfast service!

Added: June 7, 2013

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Name: Michele Adkins Furst
From: Stow, OH
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COMMENTS:
My father, Theodore Evermont Adkins, a member of VMB-613, passed away on April 3, 2013. He left his family in West Virginia to join the Marines at the age of 17. He was proud of his service to his country.

Added: April 26, 2013

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Mike Wifler
From: San Diego, CA
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COMMENTS:
Ten year volunteer at Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation, MCAS, Miramar, San Diego, CA. Until I joined the staff of the museum, I never knew the USMC flew any type of multi-engine bomber. We possess a B-25/PBJ at the museum which is in the initial stages of a two year restoration. In the meantime I am trying to learn as much as I can about the PBJ squadrons, the men and the missions. The website will be an excellent resource for me and thank you for your service and Semper Fi.

Added: April 24, 2013

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Name: Mathew Smith
From: Clarence New York
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COMMENTS:
My grandfather was Ssgt Frank E Acker, he inspired me to enlist in our Corp. Sad to have to report we laid him to rest today. He was a great inspiration and a damn good man. Semper Fi gents.

Added: March 8, 2013