Author Topic: James E. Swett passed away  (Read 848 times)

Offline Nwbie

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Re: James E. Swett passed away
« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2009, 10:02:41 AM »
 :salute

Someone told me recently we are losing 1000 WW2 vets a day now, I do not know if that is accurate or not. But, I look at the obits now on a daily basis and see that there are at least 5 to 6 vets in my local paper everyday. It is sad to see, imagine all of the stories never being told.

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Offline Raygun

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Re: James E. Swett passed away
« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2009, 12:50:31 PM »
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One of my favorite prints depicting Col. Swett. :salute

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Offline DJ111

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Re: James E. Swett passed away
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2009, 02:01:52 PM »
Semper Fi, Sir.   :salute
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Offline Anodizer

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Re: James E. Swett passed away
« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2009, 02:26:12 PM »
They sure don't make 'em like him anymore... :frown:
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