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Honored by American Legion Post 100 |
Honored by American Legion Post 100
August 7, 2010, I've received a special gift from the U.S.A.
It was sent from Berlin Brigade veteran Buddy Green, Junior Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 100. Buddy & several other proud veterans have surprised me with a beautiful Honor Plaque in appreciation to my website memory work.
I never have expected such a thoughtful present.
Many, many THANKS to ALL , - what for a nice surprise !
yours
Reinhard
With that wonderful Honor plaque came following messages:
SGT Marion Francis (Buddy) Green
U.S. Army, 2nd Battle Group,
6th Infantry, C-Company, 1959-1961
American Legion POST 100
Ocilla, Georgia, U.S.A.
Hello Reinhard,
I hope you find this AWARD to be an Honor, for all you have done for Post100 and the Berlin-Brigade Veterans. I will always say you are a great person, and you have a good heart. I for one love you, and I know there are lots of more people feeling the same.
THANKS for everything! Your friend buddy
This photo was taken at our meeting, Monday, July 26, 2010.
Bob Anderson
Past Commander,
American Legion POST 100
Ocilla, Georgia, U.S.A.
Dear Reinhard,
Congratulations to you upon receipt of this beautiful Plaque recognizing your work in keeping the past alive for many members of American Legion Post 100, Ocilla / Ga.
Your work defines -The Passion-The Knowledge-and The Dedication it takes to document and share an era of which so many have fond memories.
Thank you for all you do !
Sincerely,
Bob Anderson
Pierce Nelson
American Legion POST 100
Ocilla, Georgia, U.S.A.
HI, REINHARD, IT IS A PLEASURE TO SEE YOU RECEIVE AN AWARD FOR YOUR WORK TO MAKE THE MEMORIES OF THE AMERICANS, AND GERMANS COME ALIVE IN OUR MINDS, AND HEARTS. I'M SURE IT REQUIRED A LOT OF YOUR TIME, AND IT COST MONEY OVER HERE TO SET UP SOMETHING LIKE YOUR WEBSITE
MY FRIEND 'BUDDY' GREEN, LIKES YOU VERY MUCH, AND HE IS NOT ALONE IN ADMIRATION OF YOUR WORK, AND WRITINGS. THE INTEREST GENERATED BY THE WEBSITE, AND THE ARTICLE IN THE OCILLA STAR WHICH WAS PRINTED IN GERMANY, WAS A BOON TO OUR LITTLE TOWN, AND ESPECIALLY TO OUR AMERICAN LEGION POST #100.
THANKS TO YOU AND YOUR WORKS WE ARE UP IN THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, AND OUR MEMBERS ARE WIDELY SPREAD OUT OVER THE WORLD, AND ESPECIALLY HERE IN THE STATES.
MAY THE GOOD MEMORIES ENVELOPE YOU AND GIVE YOU COMFORT ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE !
'GOD SPEED ' . pn
-Pierce Nelson-
Lloyd E. 'Gene' Keller
Berlin Veteran 1962
26th Inf. Regt. - 'Blue Spaders'
Dear Reinhard,
I wish to congratulate you upon your receiving this commemorative plaque from the Veterans of our American Legion Post100 !
We of Post100 fully understand the magnitude of your work! To create this 'History Book' you have given many hours and considerable amounts of your resources. Your website is the only place where so much history of the U.S. military activities in Berlin from 1945 until 1994 can be found in so much detail.
Your hard work and passion has created the premier source of information and photographs documenting these activities. The website is not only a 'History Book', but also a wonderful 'Memory Garden' where Berlin veterans can reach back into in the past and once again become a young man, if only for a very short time, to remember and re-live our youth.
This is priceless to us!
You have also authored two books about your experiences during the 'Cold War' years.
Congratulation, my friend! I am honored to have you as my friend!
Lloyd -Gene- Keller
John Parmenter
Berlin Veteran, 1963, 'Black Lions'
Pueblo West, Colorado USA
Dear Reinhard,
it's my privilege to congratulate you upon your receipt of this commemorative plaque presented by U.S. Veterans of American Legion Post 100, Ocilla, Georgia, USA.
Those of us associated with Post 100 are aware of your magnificent efforts to research and record history of U.S. Forces in occupied West Berlin during the Cold War. Your work has not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by this award from Post 100. The fact that you've authored and published two books about your experiences during that period is testimony to your dedication.
Your website has become the world's finest documented history of U.S. military activities in Berlin, 1945 -1994.
The time, expense, and effort you expend in website development and maintenance are extraordinary !
Again, my sincere congratulations. Keep on the good work !
Yours truly,
John Parmenter
Connie Schornhorst
Berlin Veteran
F40 Armor / 'Turner Tanker'
My Dear Reinhard
Congratulations on receiving this plaque! You should have had one years ago. Where would we be without your website and all the great things on it and all the updates? There is no doubt that it's the best around. Where would we be without you keeping the memories alive !!! I would personally thank you for all you've done for us Old Berliners living here in the U.S. I hate to think about what it would be like not being able to check on your website every day! A lot of us would not even know each other if not for you !!!!
Keep up your great work and KEEP THE MEMORIES ALIVE !!!!
Once more I say CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Take care My Friend
Connie Schornhorst
Rick Bradley
Berlin Veteran / 1979
(Remark: see his -Honor Page- on this website)
Buddy, that was a really nice thoughtful gift, I salute Post 100 for their kindness in honoring Reinhard who deserves to be recognized for all that he has done for the Berlin Veterans both past and present and his work that continues even today "Keeping the good memories alive". Your gift gave me great joy and pride. No man deserves such an honor more then Reinhard in my opinion. But I would be remised if I didn't also mention Reinhard's faithful friend Heinz and his dedicate family and friends who have stood by him all these years on our behalf.
Rick
Gene Keller
Berlin Veteran / 1962
1st Battle Group, 26th Inf. , 1st Div. / 'Blue Spaders'
(Remark: see his -Honor Page- & -Prelude- on this website)
Hello Reinhard:
Thank you for sending this note of appreciation and for the photographs which you have attached. Buddy had this idea to do this and I am very proud to be a part of it. American Legion Post 100 recognizes your wonderful and tireless work to help preserve not only the memories of this period in all of our lives, but also all of the important information that is associated with the Cold War years in the Great city. I am proud to be your friend.
Gene
John Parmenter
Berlin Veteran / 1963
1st Battle Group
28th Inf., 1st Inf. Div.- / 'Black Lions'
(Remark: see his various -Honor Pages- on this website)
Hi, Reinhard,
Thank you for this note & photos! It's great to know the plaque arrived at your Berlin home in good condition. You are certainly deserving of this kind of recognition, especially from those fortunate to serve in your "Divided City" during times of potential major conflict. We of Post 100 hope you display your well deserved award proudly! Please be aware that Buddy Green has been the leader & "spark plug" creating this honor especially for you. I feel honored to have been asked to be included as one of the "co-sponsors" & there can be little doubt we're all proud to be associated with you!
We wish you well & urge you to keep up the good work!
John
Buddy Green
Berlin Veteran 2nd Battle Group, 6th Infantry, C-Company, 1959-1961
(Remark: see his various -Honor Pages- on this website)
Thanks John, it's very important to me to have a Friend like you, and you as a Post 100 member to help in anyway you can, you did a great job on what to put on the Plaque.....buddy
David Henderson
Berlin Veteran Mortar Battery, 2nd BG, 6th Inf., 1958-60
Dear Reinhard, I am so proud for the Honor that you have received from Buddy and the American Legion Post. It is certainly a fitting tribute to a man that dedicates a lot of his retired life to keeping the GOOD MEMORIES ALIVE. Congratulations for receiving this Honor, Reinhard. I don't believe enough of these could ever come your way. Hold your head high, my Brother.
Thank you Buddy and American Legion Post 100. This is a good and kind thing you have done.
SP-4 David Henderson
Bob Kreowski
Berlin Veteran
Greetings Reinhard and congratulations to you for the Award and Honors posted to you by the membership of America Legion Post #100. Equally, I thank you for your constant effort and I salute you as a comrade in arms.
Respectfully, Bob Kreowski, -ein alter Berliner-, member American Legion Post #812, Los Angeles, CA.
David Scott
Berlin Veteran
HHC, 3rd Battle Group, 6th Inf. Div - Medical Company - 1958-1960, 1962-1964
Finally, CONGRATULATIONS ! -scott-
Steve Volk
Berlin Veteran 1968 - 1971
287th MP Co.& Det A, 9th MP Gp (CI)
(Remark: see his -Honor Page- on this website)
Dear Reinhard:
Extending this honorable gesture the members of the American Legion Post 100, Ocilla, GA thank you for your continued, selfless and truly extraordinary work to keep alive memories of the military service of Berlin Veterans. Not only does your Website stir memories for so many soldiers and airmen serving in Berlin during the Cold War, but helps recall untold sentiments that have rekindled old friendships from years gone by and thought lost forever. I interpret the message sent with this recognition as one of deep respect, adoration and sincere thanks by Post 100, and if I may, I dare say by anyone who drops in to see your wonderful site. For that I say thank you to our fellow Veterans of Post 100, and hasten to add my sincere gratitude to you, dear Reinhard, your family and 'staff' who assist, support and, encourage you to continue with your unmatched devotion and hard work.
You truly are 'one-of-a-kind' who will long live in the minds of us Old Veterans. There is no one that I know who could 'carry your coat' much less match what you have done. The expression on your face holding the plaque speaks volumes. Many thanks and I am very happy for you. If I would be in Berlin I would take you and Heinz for a few cool Kindl beer to your Greek restaurant. (big smile). Vielen Dank mein Freund !
Phil Metzler
Berlin Veteran, Capt.,
Headquarters Berlin Brigade -March 1960 - March 1963-
Hi Reinhard: I was not aware of the award from the American Legion Post in Georgia until reading about it here. However, I know it is well deserved. Keep up the good work !
Ed Parr
Berlin Veteran / 1963
570th MP Co. / Railway Guards
Herr Reinhard, - Congratulations on the award. You certainly deserve it with all the hard work and expense you put into the website. Regards to you and your great family.
Charles Hilsky
Berlin Veteran
1st Batt., 6th Inf. Regiment, C-Company
1953-1955, McNair Bks
Very happy to see that you are honored by the American Legion Post 100, you and your family deserve every honor given. We just arrived home safe and sound and again want to thank you and Angela for your kind hospitality. We hope our girlfriend Jami and her family are well. God Bless you all, stay well. Your friend Charles and Nancy Hilsky, Berlin 1953 to 1955.
