Christmas 1944

ToggleTop · 10-14-2003, 09:02 PM

I have kept this card for many years. It was given to me by a close veteran. He carried it in his bilfold for many years. I thought everyone might like to read it. Let it remind us of those that gave service for our freedom and the ultimate sacrifice made by many!

Best Regards,
ToggleTop

John D. · 10-14-2003, 09:26 PM

These are outstanding.....!!! What a terrific slice of history.

My thanks for posting them, Toggle Top..!

ToggleTop · 10-14-2003, 09:35 PM

John D.,
Your thanks made it well worth my time!

Best Wishes,
ToggleTop

Navy · 10-14-2003, 10:18 PM

What a wonderful piece of history! My dad was there and is 81 and in failing health. I would like permission to copy this for him.

TIA,
Tom A

ToggleTop · 10-14-2003, 10:42 PM

Tom A.,
Feel free to copy. As far as I am concerned it is a piece of history none of us should forget and it should be circulated as much as possible. You really didn't need to ask permission as far as I am concerned. Give your Dad a big hug for me!

Sincerely,
ToggleTop

G.W. Gill · 10-15-2003, 12:18 AM

Wonderful memento. Bless all that served those many cherished holidays through the years.

drbuster · 10-15-2003, 12:47 AM

Dear Chester, words cannot say what the feeling was when I read George S. Patton's Christmas greetings to his troops at that critical time in 1944. We should never forget. I humbly request that you repost this on Christmas Eve. I treasure the Costanzo book I purchased from you. God bless.

G.W. Gill · 10-15-2003, 01:02 AM

Second that.

Edward Tinker · 10-15-2003, 01:37 AM

Great toggletop!

Luke · 10-15-2003, 07:07 AM

Thanks, Chester.
Brings a lump to the throat and moistens the eyes. We owe so much to the generation that saved us from the Axis powers.

Regards,
Luke

Dean · 10-15-2003, 02:08 PM

I believe this is this the prayer refered to in the movie "Patton". I seem to recall a scene with him and a Chaplan discussing a prayer for the troops and the issue with the weather.

Sieger · 10-17-2003, 11:26 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by ToggleTop:
I have kept this card for many years. It was given to me by a close veteran. He carried it in his bilfold for many years. I thought everyone might like to read it. Let it remind us of those that gave service for our freedom and the ultimate sacrifice made by many!

Best Regards,
ToggleTop<hr /></blockquote>Of the 600 men in the United States 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion, my Dad was one of only 35 survivors of the Battle of the Bulge. There's was not the only unit totally decimated in this awesome, historical battle.

When the green troops ran, the Airborne held the line against the first wave of the German Winter offensive of 1944.

When I was a child, my Dad never really seemed to enjoy Christmas. We would often find him alone, in quite contemplation. Years later, when I casually asked him why it was he never seemed to enjoy Christmas, he told me that every single one of his friends was killed in the battle, but they did, indeed, succeed in stopping the German advance.

My Dad was Knighted by the King of Belgium,

Sieger

ToggleTop · 12-24-2003, 04:35 PM

I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Sober Holiday Season. I know that may be difficult for some of us!
I wanted to bump this post up to the top because I was asked to do so on Christmas Eve, I wanted to do so.
The images posted are the front and back of a card that was given to the Third Army troops on Christmas Eve 1944. There is no Glory in war for those that have to fight, the horror of it will never be forgotten by those in battle! Our lugers represent relics of horror, obtained by our veterans that fought so hard to give us and others freedom. Everyone's freedom continues to be based on those willing to sacrifice so that we may enjoy that freedom.

God Bless All That Try And Do Right and Damn Those That Don't.

Edward Tinker · 12-24-2003, 05:07 PM

hear, hear and amen brother!

Ed

Navy · 12-24-2003, 07:56 PM

And a prayer for our nations finest; our sons and daughters who are in harms way doing their duty in defending us from the forces of evil and darkness that wish to see liberty perish.

These extraordinary young men and women will rightfully be the next "greatest generation."

God grant them the strength, cunning and leaders so that they may smite the evil ones and slay them all.

Tom A.

the gunman · 12-25-2003, 09:49 PM

GOD BLESS US ALL EVERYONE

drbuster · 12-25-2003, 10:57 PM

Best to you again, Chester. Thanks for remembering to repost George Patton's prayer. Even such a great warrior had religion and faith in the almighty. Best of all to everyone in our Luger loving fraternity, may 2004 be the best year for all.

10-14-2003, 09:02 PM	#1
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Christmas 1944 I have kept this card for many years. It was given to me by a close veteran. He carried it in his bilfold for many years. I thought everyone might like to read it. Let it remind us of those that gave service for our freedom and the ultimate sacrifice made by many! Best Regards, ToggleTop __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

10-14-2003, 09:35 PM	#3
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	John D., Your thanks made it well worth my time! Best Wishes, ToggleTop __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

10-14-2003, 10:42 PM	#5
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tom A., Feel free to copy. As far as I am concerned it is a piece of history none of us should forget and it should be circulated as much as possible. You really didn't need to ask permission as far as I am concerned. Give your Dad a big hug for me! Sincerely, ToggleTop __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

10-15-2003, 01:37 AM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Great toggletop! __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-15-2003, 07:07 AM	#10
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks, Chester. Brings a lump to the throat and moistens the eyes. We owe so much to the generation that saved us from the Axis powers. Regards, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

10-14-2003, 09:26 PM	#2
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 473 Thanked 513 Times in 127 Posts	These are outstanding.....!!! What a terrific slice of history. My thanks for posting them, Toggle Top..!

10-14-2003, 10:18 PM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	What a wonderful piece of history! My dad was there and is 81 and in failing health. I would like permission to copy this for him. TIA, Tom A

10-15-2003, 12:18 AM	#6
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wonderful memento. Bless all that served those many cherished holidays through the years.

10-15-2003, 12:47 AM	#7
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Dear Chester, words cannot say what the feeling was when I read George S. Patton's Christmas greetings to his troops at that critical time in 1944. We should never forget. I humbly request that you repost this on Christmas Eve. I treasure the Costanzo book I purchased from you. God bless.

10-15-2003, 01:02 AM	#8
G.W. Gill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 369 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Second that.

10-15-2003, 02:08 PM	#11
Dean User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PA Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I believe this is this the prayer refered to in the movie "Patton". I seem to recall a scene with him and a Chaplan discussing a prayer for the troops and the issue with the weather. __________________ Carpe Diem, Parabellum

10-17-2003, 11:26 PM	#12
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by ToggleTop: <strong>I have kept this card for many years. It was given to me by a close veteran. He carried it in his bilfold for many years. I thought everyone might like to read it. Let it remind us of those that gave service for our freedom and the ultimate sacrifice made by many! Best Regards, ToggleTop</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Of the 600 men in the United States 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion, my Dad was one of only 35 survivors of the Battle of the Bulge. There's was not the only unit totally decimated in this awesome, historical battle. When the green troops ran, the Airborne held the line against the first wave of the German Winter offensive of 1944. When I was a child, my Dad never really seemed to enjoy Christmas. We would often find him alone, in quite contemplation. Years later, when I casually asked him why it was he never seemed to enjoy Christmas, he told me that every single one of his friends was killed in the battle, but they did, indeed, succeed in stopping the German advance. My Dad was Knighted by the King of Belgium, Sieger

12-24-2003, 04:35 PM	#13
ToggleTop User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 297 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Sober Holiday Season. I know that may be difficult for some of us! I wanted to bump this post up to the top because I was asked to do so on Christmas Eve, I wanted to do so. The images posted are the front and back of a card that was given to the Third Army troops on Christmas Eve 1944. There is no Glory in war for those that have to fight, the horror of it will never be forgotten by those in battle! Our lugers represent relics of horror, obtained by our veterans that fought so hard to give us and others freedom. Everyone's freedom continues to be based on those willing to sacrifice so that we may enjoy that freedom. God Bless All That Try And Do Right and Damn Those That Don't. __________________ *********************** ToggleTop************* JustHappenToLoveLugers *************************

12-24-2003, 05:07 PM	#14
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	hear, hear and amen brother! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-24-2003, 07:56 PM	#15
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	And a prayer for our nations finest; our sons and daughters who are in harms way doing their duty in defending us from the forces of evil and darkness that wish to see liberty perish. These extraordinary young men and women will rightfully be the next "greatest generation." God grant them the strength, cunning and leaders so that they may smite the evil ones and slay them all. Tom A.

12-25-2003, 09:49 PM	#16
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	GOD BLESS US ALL EVERYONE

12-25-2003, 10:57 PM	#17
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Best to you again, Chester. Thanks for remembering to repost George Patton's prayer. Even such a great warrior had religion and faith in the almighty. Best of all to everyone in our Luger loving fraternity, may 2004 be the best year for all.