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Invitation by the U.S. Embassy |
Invitation from the American Ambassador
to the 4th of July party 2011
Its many years ago when the legendary Berlin Brigade has departed Berlin.
Since 1994, I had not more the opportunity to join this great American holiday together with Americans like I loved to do it all the years before. Unexpected for me this has changed now. This year, the American Ambassador Mr. Philip Murphy, has invited me and my wife Angela to join with him, his family and his guests the 235th Independence Anniversary of the USA.
The Berlin weather was not so nice to us, we had about 70F only and it was rainy all day long. But all this could not push away the fun, the American flair, and the American spirit! Everybody was happy that just a few rain drops came down from the gray sky, we had luck, so to speak.
7.30pm the party began. It took place on the American Academy lawn, in the rear of the building which was once known as the Wannsee REC center. A nice stage was framed by various open 'food tents'. There was everything in best quality available what you know and usually like to get.
On stage played the US Air Force Band: Touch 'n Go. It covered the complete spectrum of American popular music. It included the best of rock, country and pop songs.
On stage, Ambassador Mr. Murphy welcomed everybody again. After that, was 'Presentation of the Colors', celebrated by young Marines. Both sides of the flag carrier walked Marines with M14 rifles.
After singing of both National Anthems, the party soon found its highlight, an amazing fireworks display on the water (Wannsee), opposite of the party area.
Invitation by the American Embassy May 31 -2011
Invitation by the American Embassy
Surprise from TV channel RBB / zibb programme
RBB TV honors Reinhard
-feedbacks on the Bulletin Board-
info posted by Lloyd 'Gene' Keller, Friday, 17 December 2010
Our friend Reinhard was honored with a tour of the U.S. Embassy. RBB TV surprised him with this honor. He met with Ambassador Murphy and also Col. Brown, the senior military official there. Pictures are posted in his website www.berlin-brigade.de. Easy access via website update section. Another great recognition for his tireless work to preserve the memories of the BB, - the old Blue Spader -, Gene
by Charles Hilsky, Friday, 17 December 2010
Glad to see Reinhard was honored by RBB TV and our Embassy. He has shown such great friendship to America and I am glad he got such a nice Birthday present, which is Dec. 21st. Charles Hilsky
by Longwalker (Mike), Friday, 17 December 2010
No one more deserving for such an honor.
by Don "Bergie" Stanley, Friday, 17 December 2010
Congratulations to Reinhard, a wonderful honor and well deserved!
by Tom Love, Friday, 17 December 2010
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK REINHARD, YOU DO SUCH A GOOD JOB, TOM
by Scott, Friday, 17 December 2010
Finally!!!!!!!!
by Frank Mellon, Friday, 17 December 2010
Congratulations to you, Reinhard. It couldn't have been awarded to a nicer person than yourself. I have enjoyed your work on the website and you have done a service to all who served in Berlin by bringing back the memories of the things that took place through the years in our old Berlin Area. Congratulations again and keep up your good work on the Berlin situations. Frank (52-55) & (76-78)
by Fred Sanford, Sunday, 19 December 2010
Reinhard deserves the honor. He has spent a lot of time in researching and posting and preseving memories from our times in Berlin.
by Francis Ridge, Sunday, 19 December 2010
CONGRATULATIONS REINHARD !!! You have done a very great job with your Websites. I know several of us enjoy what you have done for all of us old Berlin Veterans, that served in your great City. I am glad that I had the pleasure to meet you in Person in Berlin several times. I hope Renate and I can see you again. - Recon
Feedbacks in my Guest Book & email:
by Fred Sanford
Congratulations Reinhard. I just wish that there wasn't so much snow and ice so you could have been on top of the Brandenberg Gate. You deserve those honors. As always you have some great pictures of Berlin in Winter. I'm sorry we couldn't get together back in August 2010. I hope that both of us are still alive and kicking in the coming years so I can meet with you and your wonderful family again. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.
by Bob Kreowski
Reinhard; Greetings, salutations and best 'Birthday' wishes from the rain drenched, windy Central Coast of California. May there be many, many more birthdays ahead of you, always blessed with good health and the love of your great family. I also wish and pray that your lovely spouse Angela is making good progress in her recovery from that nasty mishap. Further, congratulations to you for the recent recognition by Ambassador Murphy and DAT Col. Brown. I am truly glad, that both presented a gallant, well deserved tribute, by hosting you at Berlin's new Embassy. Additionally, many thanks to you and your 'Elves' for the all the December postings to the site. Again, all the best from our clan. Be safe.....Bob K., ein alter Berliner.
by Bob Casey
Hello Reinhard My Dear Friend: It has been almost one year when I sent my last e-mail to you, I have missed you and all the gang. It was a sad day when they told me that I could no longer live by my self due to my diabetes. My Doctor did not want be living alone. I went to live with my daughter for a while and did not like that I had to depend on someone for everything that I needed. I felt better going into the soldier's home. I am back in my own home for a week during the Christmas holiday. I have a caregiver that will live with me during my stay here. I am so excited being here, and very excited while I am sending this e-mail to you. I am trying to make some arrangements for a caregiver to live with me always so I can stay in my home for ever. It is very costly to have a caregiver. If I can work it out with the state of Massachusetts, maybe I can stay here. I cannot work out in my shop making bird house's any more, I sure miss that hobby. For the last two days I have been looking at your web site Berlin Brigade, I have a lot to catch up on, - WOW. Your Birthday is coming up in three days, so I will say Happy Birthday now so I don't forget. Reinhard, Congratulations my dear friend on your visit to the American Embassy. What a great tribute and honor they given to you. I felt so proud of you by just reading all the comments that many have sent to you. Not many Americans can say that they have been in the American Embassy in Berlin / Germany. Good for You Reinhard, for a well deserved honor for all the hard work and time you give to this beautiful Web site. I have read that Angela broke her arm, I did not like to read that, how is Angela doing now? PLEASE say hello to her for me, and tell her I am sending many good wishes that she is feeling much better. And tell the rest of the gang, Andrea, Nicole, Mike, Jami....I miss them all. WOW, I have been enjoying myself reading all the updates you have done, and all the nice Guest Book entries that everyone had sent, just like old times. I will say good-bye for now my dear dear friend! PLEASE tell Angela, Andrea, Nicole, Mike, Jami, that I wish them all to have a very - very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 , --Your Friend Bob Casey--
by Sol Katz
The first thing I did this morning after breakfast was look at our website and was just thrilled to see the wonderful surprise given to you and the warm welcome given by Col. Brown and Ambassador Mr. Murphy. I can't think of anyone who has given more to the memory of the troops that served in Berlin then you. As an old soldier who spent 3 years in Berlin and met you and your family I can only say that you have done more for German-American friendship then all the diplomats. On another I hope Angela is doing well and is at least comfortable. Best wishes for your Birthday. Sol
by Ed Parr
My friend. Congratulations on your visit to the US Embassy. Wishing you and family Merry Christmas.
by Charles G. Hilsky
Hi Reinhard: Congratulations on the work you have done , to visit our Embassy is great for our friendship. The American soldiers who served in Berlin, should always know of the friendship over the years, that you and your great family has extended to the visitors. You are a true Berliner and God Bless you on your great work. Glad to see RBB has honored you. They sure picked the right person and it couldn't happen at a better time, with your Birthday coming. Nancy and I are just so thankful that we met you and that great family of yours. Berlin looks as though it has a lot of snow, I bet your yard is snow covered. That sure shows the so called big shots a thing or two about friendship. We hope Jami is well and probably counting the days for Christmas. Holiday Wishes to you and your family and you will enjoy your Birthday. Charles and Nancy
by L. E. 'Gene' Keller
Congratulations my friend. The tour of the American Embassy is another example of the recognition that you so richly deserve for your dedication to the preservation of the memories of the Berlin Brigade. You not only provide for the world the history of the great Berlin Brigade, you also provide a place for we who served in the great city, a wonderful 'Garden of Memories'. A place we can visit time after time to remember our youth and all of the sights of the great city. The U. S. Embassy, Ambassador Murphy, Col. Brown and RBB TV are to be commended for making this Honor possible for you. I thank them for that. This was just a small part of the accolades that you truly deserve my friend. I am so very happy for you. big brother,Gene
by David Henderson
Hey Reinhard, what an HONOR you have been given. I think you deserved the tour of the Embassy. You have worked so hard for the continuing German-American friendship. After seeing this tour you had, I have again written the Embassy to enlist their help. I just want you to know that I am working hard to try to get your BD present to you. Congratulations for the tour you got -- I know you are one proud man. Thank you for being a friend of the American troops. You are one special kind of friend to me. Your Friend always, David
by John Parmenter
Hi, Reinhard, WOW, CONGRATULATIONS on the honors you received from the U.S. Government!!! Very few people in the world have been so honored -- of course, very few people in the world have demonstrated as much dedication & hard work as you have. You are certainly deserving of it & I'm proud to know you're a friend of mine & all of us who served in your beautiful city during the Cold War! I'm hoping your week goes well & that you & your family enjoy a safe & happy Christmas week! -John-
by L.E. 'Gene' Keller
Reinhard, I have just finished watching the video of the TV news report of your trip to the American Embassy. What excitement you must have felt. I can see by your smile that you were very happy on that occasion. It is good to know that you are being recognized for your tireless work. I want to wish all who view this a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A NICE SLIDE INTO THE NEW YEAR. MERRY CHRISTMAS, the old Blue Spader, Gene
by Klaus Nowobilsky
Lieber Reinhard, das ist ja gigantisch, was Du mit den beiden RBB-Reportern erleben konntest. Ich habe alles in Fullscreen gesehen und bin ganz gerührt. Der Besuch in der US-Botschaft und das Treffen mit dem Botschafter, ist für Dich wie eine Privataudienz beim Papst für einen Katholiken. Ich denke, wenn Wikileaks noch einmal an die Berichte des Botschafters kommen sollte, wird über Dich nur Positives zu lesen sein, anders als bei unseren Politikern. Herzlichen Glueckwunsch für diese schöne Ueberraschung. Damit verbinde ich die besten Wuensche für ein frohes Fest, einen ruhigen Jahresausklang und einen guten Start in ein neues gesundes Jahr. Mit weihnachtlichen Gruss, -Klaus-
by Thomas Oleszczyk
Hi Reinhard! Wie geil war das denn?! Mann, hast du ein Glueck!!! Eine riesige Ehre! Und: Jetzt hast du einen offiziellen Auftrag, deine Seite weiter zu machen! Juchu !!! Viele Gruesse ! -Thomas-
by Annemarie Reuter Schomaker
Wonderful! Wonderful! Congratulations! Nobody reserved the honors more than you did. I am so happy for you, keep up the good work ! Although I have been a U.S. citizen since 1956, I will never forget my beloved Berlin. Your great photos almost made me homesick. Frohe Weihnacht - Merry Christmas! Hugs and love, Annemarie.
by Fred Giers
Fantastic, Reinhard!!! -- and Congratulations ! You deserved every moment of this occasion! This was the moment you were waiting for, for all your work and efforts to maintain good German-American relations from the very beginning! You can consider an Ambassador yourself --- in your own way-- and you have done a great job for all of us and the U.S.A. I love the photos of Berlin and the Ambassador with you. Regardless of the few downsides---which is normal human nature. So, I wish all of you there an additional "Joyful Christmas" and a soon arrival of a warm Springtime. -Fred Giers-
by Kent G. Saunders
Dear Reinhard, I was informed of your recent "surprise" at the American Embassy via the "Wall Watchers" website. Congratulations!! At this time, please allow me as well to thank you for your contributions back in "the old days" to our common causes of resistance to Bolshevism and the freedom of Germany, and in the support you showed for American soldiers far from home. Also, of course I must wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hopefully I will have a chance to make your acquaintance in person on one of my trips through Germany when I have leave from my job in the Middle East. I regret that I did not have enough time to do such an occasion justice when I first contacted you some time back. -Kent-
by Earl Bohnenblust (owner of ' WallWatchers ' website)
Hello Reinhard and family! Congratulations on being invited to the American Embassy my friend! What an honor that is! You deserve it for all the hard work you have done to keep the Berlin Brigade 'alive' all these years. Thank you! I still think of how proud I was to be a guest in your home when I came back to visit Berlin after many years. It was a great honor to meet you and have you autograph both of your books. When you have a chance, check out the WallWatchers site, there's a little 'surprise' there for you also! Merry Christmas to you, Angela, Andrea and your family my friend. Happy Birthday Reinhard and many many more. Warm greetings from New York, -Earl-
by Allen Lawless
Reinhard, congratulations on a most-deserved honor and recognition at the American embassy! Your hard work and persistence in all of your efforts keeping those memories "alive" throughout the years have paid off with "your day". Best of luck in the future, and Frohe Weihnachten! -Allen-
Jan 5, 2011
by Dr. Ray Hansen
Reinhard, I have seen on the Berlin US Embassy web site the post about your invitation. Fantastic!! Your wish and all of the wishes of the men in the Berlin Brigade finally came true. What a wonderful tribute to you for all your hard work and your affection for the Americans who served in Berlin. To paraphrase President Kennedy, "Du bist ein American." -Pat and Ray-
Jan 5, 2011
by Col. Wes Polender
Reinhard - I was so pleased to see you get the well-deserved recognition you have not gotten in the past. As I've told you many times, your memory work will survive you. -Wes-
Jan 5, 2011
by Detlef Werk
Lieber Reinhard, das war aber wirklich eine geile Ueberraschung, ich freue mich fuer dich und deine Freunde der Berlin Brigade. Einige Leute hatten das noch nicht gesehen oder davon gehoert, aber das macht jetzt die Runde. Herzliche Gruesse, -Denny-
Jan 5, 2011
by Phil Metzler
Wow Reinhard, what an honor to be recognized by the US Ambassador to Germany. -Phil-
Jan 5, 2011
by Charles Hilsky
Hi Reinhard, we are very pleased that the American Embassy is showing the great work you have done for our country and showing that the American Soldiers did something for Berlin. We really met someone who carried on our work and I know your friends are very happy for you and your family. Best Regards, -Charles & Nancy-
Jan 6, 2011
by Rick Bradley
Hello Reinhard, this was the highlight of my year. Too see your smiling face and knowing what this visit meant to you left me absolutely speechless and filled with joy unspeakable. No one deserved the recognition as much as you did for all that you have accomplished and the joy and happiness your website work has brought to so many of us who once served in your beautiful city. Jami will have this memory and honor for a lifetime to share with her school friends and her own family one-day. The rewrite up in the newspaper was very good. Imagine all the people who have read about your experience. Wow! Good things do happen to good people. -Rick-
Jan 12, 2011
by John G.Nasmith
Hi Reinhard,
many congratulations on being honored by the trip to the U.S. Embassy, you certainly deserved it for all your hard work maintaining the good memories and relations between all us Berlin Veterans. Also well done for your British section, a good comprehensive feature. I must say it brought back good memories. Sorry to see Angela had taken a fall and broken her arm in the snow - easy to do. Also nice to see all the family enjoying the Grunewald in the snow, as I was scrolling down a thought occurred to me - probably won't see any naked ladies this time - lo and behold three frames down and there she was!! How I laughed! Lovely photos of Jami's Christmas - she's growing apace that one, you all must be proud. Once again well done on your interesting and informative site.
Happy 2011 to all in Berlin. - John G.Nasmith -
Jan 12, 2011
by Fred Giers
email letter to the U.S. Embassy Berlin Comments: The Honorable Philip D.Murphy
Dear Ambassador Murphy:
It was a thrill to me to receive an E-mail message from my friend, Mr. Reinhard von Bronewski, with you and him shaking hands, and to extend a good will gesture for Reinhard's untiring efforts to maintain "The good memories alive"--- since his teaming with the U.S. Military Police in Berlin. Reinhard has carried the torch also for me in keeping the U.S. - German Connection of friendly relations (at least in the Berlin Sector) --- and to my observation from his excellent creation of his website, he has done an outstanding job in keeping the fires of happy memories burning. It is my heartfelt wish to express my own experiences with the U.S. Occupational Troops in 1945--1959---some day--- although, I cannot claim the genius that Reinhard has so wonderfully demonstrated. Reinhard deserves all the credit he has been given, not to forget the help he received from his loving family and surrounding pals of the Berlin Media. It gives me much pleasure to have this opportunity to share my appreciation for Reinhard's Big Moment with you. A very happy and joyful Neues Jahr fuer Allem in Ihrem Bereich. - Fred W. Giers -
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Reply by Kate Arcieri, Staff Assistant, U.S. Embassy Berlin:
Mr. Giers - The Ambassador would like to thank you for your message. He was very touched to receive it and wishes you a Happy New Year.
by Colonel Jim Brown, U.S. Defense Attache and Senior Defense Official, Berlin
Reinhard! Vielen Dank fuer deinen Besuch in die US Botschaft Berlin! Jetzt kannst Du endlich mal sagen das Du den Vereinigten Staaten besuchen hast! Es war mir und Botschafter Murphy eine groesse Freude heute mit Dir treffen zu koennen! Alles Gute und Schoene Weihnachten! --Colonel Jim Brown
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-- Reinhard! Thank you for your visit of the US Embassy in Berlin. Now you finally can say, that you have visited the United States. It was a great pleasure for me & Ambassador Murphy to come together with you! All the best & Merry Christmas ! -- Colonel Jim Brown --
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