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Title: The candle for my family
Post by: cav58d on May 28, 2007, 11:56:07 AM

http://www.fallennotforgotten.nl/Story00010.htm


Just under a year ago my family was contacted by a John Smeets of Holland, inquiring about the life of Carl F. Roehrich, and his surviving family.  Prior to this inquiry by Mr. Smeets the only contact with the Smeets and Roehrich family was though Mr. Smeets volunteering to take care of my Great Uncles Grave.  He has done so for the past six year, and prior to that, other members of his family have taken care of my great uncles grave since the end of WWII.

Mr. Smeets decided that he wanted to learn more about the life of Carl F. Roehrich.  It took him about a month, however, he contacted my uncle Carl (named after his fallen uncle), and ever since my entire family has hjad a dialogue.  Sometime in the next 12 months I plan on traveling to Holland and representing my family to the Smeets family.

I just think this whole situation is beautiful.  It's amazing to see my grandfathers face when he hears so much buzz about his fallen brother 50 years later.  Memory always lives on.

Just thought some of you may be interested



Cav

Title: The candle for my family
Post by: Hap on May 28, 2007, 12:05:08 PM

Cav,

What a wonderful tribute!!  Thanks loads for posting.  There just aren't words to express the gratitude.  We are indebted so profoundly.

We'll have to live it.

(http://www.fallennotforgotten.nl/Roehrich-Carl-grave.gif)

All the Best,

hap

Title: The candle for my family
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on May 28, 2007, 12:20:40 PM

Very interesting. Same last name as mine. My Dad's family is from New Jersey.

Title: The candle for my family
Post by: Odee on May 28, 2007, 06:01:50 PM

and thank you very much for sharing this. :aok

Title: The candle for my family
Post by: Curval on May 28, 2007, 06:42:35 PM

Is the grave in Holland then?

Whereabouts?