[303rd-Talk] TAPS

[Mary Jo Hangartner]

My condolences, Jerry.  I, too, just got home from my dad, James  
Miller Pierce's, funeral.  You have said so well, what I wanted to  
post, in reference to the members of the 303rd.  Dad was the current  
VFW Post Commander, and they were able to get together a full  
military contingent to do the 21 gun salute and military rites.  We  
were so pleased.

Dad's obituary can be accessed at the following address:   
www.smithfh.com/obit-display.jhtml?DB=update/obits/ 
dbase&DO=display&ID=1228087304_29530

How ironic that many messages the past several days have been about  
the ball turret, my dad's position.  Were he still with us, I, too,  
would have printed them for his opinion.  I love, and am so proud, of  
all of you guys, and will definitely remain a faithful reader.

Mary Jo Hangartner

On Dec 5, 2008, at 8:21 PM, Jerry Monnig wrote:

> I regret to announce the departure of another brave member of the  
> 303rd.
> Alvin R. Monnig passed away Dec. 2nd.
> I did not post a message very often, but would printout the  
> messages from
> here and read them to Dad. This was a fantastic way of getting him to
> relate stories of the 303rd to me. Thank all of you for giving me this
> platform of discussion.
> May the strength and integrity of the men of the 303rd live on  
> forever.
>
> In Memory of
> Alvin R. Monnig
> June 29, 1922 - December 2, 2008
> My Friend, My Hero, My Dad
>
>
> Jerry Monnig
>
>
>
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