(Moderators, all Dutch references are translated, PLEASE do not delete my post....God Bless the Dutch People for adopting the graves of American Veterans...including my Great-Uncle....translations are inclided in ()'s)
For years I have tried to get information on my great Uncle, PFC 1st Class Talmadge Albee Bullard, 27th Infantry, Mississippi, who died in Duren, Germany after liberating southern Holland, and buried in Margraten, Holland.
In Aces High, our brother "Roost" privided me with information I could give my great-aunt that her husband's grave was in good hands.
Dutch families "adopt" graves of allied troops who died liberating Holland.
This year, my uncle's grave was adopeded by a Dutch family.
DANK U NEDERLANDS!
(Thank you Holland!)
God Bless the people of the Netherlands!
The Dutch People are the BEST for taking care of our heroes who gave their lives to liberate and defend Holland.
My Uncle was a hero.
My hat is off and my heart is with the people of the Netherlands.
BTW: "ROOST" was VERY KEY in my getting with Dutch authorities in contacting the family who is taking care of my uncle's grave.
To Roost... <> my brother. I cannot wait to visit my uncle's grave, meet his adoptive family, and meet you. The Heineken, mackerel, cheese, and dinner are on me. Roost....my great aunt, who I will meet for the first time soon was very happy that her husband's grave is in loving hands, thanks to you.
God Bless Nederlands!
(God Bless Holland)
Dank U Nederlands!
(Thank you Holland)
Dank U Roost.
(Thank you Roost)
Thank you brother Roost!
Wilhelmus van Nassau!
(National Anthem of Holland)
68ROX
On behalf of the Bullard family,
Tupelo, Mississippi
