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Name: Dan Dieringer
From: Wenatchee, Washington
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COMMENTS:
Great web site. I really enjoyed reading about my Dad's squadron.

He started several stories about what he went through in the war, but could rarely finish them due to the tragic memories. As I learn more about what the squadron went though, I can now understand why. Sergeant Leroy Dieringer, radio/gunner.

Ironically, my Son now has essentially the same job on an AC130U.

Added: January 26, 2009

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Name: Mike Miller
From: Ft. Worth, TX
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COMMENTS:
I met David Arant and he directed me to this site. It is a fantastic site, to help keep the memories of those who gave so much for our freedom.

Added: January 24, 2009

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Name: Geoff Malloway
From: Monterey, CA
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COMMENTS:
I am so pleased that this site was developed. My dad rarely shared stories about his service overseas so this has helped fill in some of the gaps. I am proud of my father and I am forever grateful to him and those who served our country during such a desperate time.

Added: January 22, 2009

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Name: Scharden Eggertsen
From: Ventura, CA
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COMMENTS:
My Dad, Robert Malloway, was a corporal in the Marines in the 433. I don't know too much about his service, but he would be amazied at this site and I'm sure it would bring back lots of memories. I do have some letters he sent my Mom from his Marine days. He would be so proud and I wish he was alive to see this.

Added: January 19, 2009

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Mike Mosley
From: Pasadena, TX
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COMMENTS:
My father was a radio gunner with VMB-433 on Emirau Island during the summer and fall of 1945. He related many stories of his service there.
I wish I had been able to find this website while he was still living and show it to him. He would have loved it! Thank you for keeping the memory of these mens' service alive.

Added: December 30, 2008

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Joe S. Hyden
From: Prestonburg, KY 41653
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COMMENTS:
Thank you for the priceless website. My grandfather was First Lieutenant Joe T. Hyden who served with the VMB-433 as a ground defense officer. The memories of my grandfather are brief due to his passing when I was ten years old. My respect for my Grandfather and the United States Marine Corps is eternal. I would appreciate any other information in regards to my grandfathers service to this great nation.

Joe S. Hyden
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-4265

Added: December 28, 2008

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Name: Charles Seifert
From: Cape Coral FL
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COMMENTS:
It took a long time for me to find this website.
I arrived at Emirau in January 1945 and flew with Capt Dethier as a radio gunner.I guess most of the squadron is gone but if anyone remembers me send an E-Mail
Charles Seifert

Added: December 18, 2008

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Name: Bill Berry
From: Los Angeles, CA
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COMMENTS:
Ed Braze was my friend. He sold me the little homebuilt airplane called "VariEZ" back in 1990. His brother Vic, a Merchant Marine, kept the airplane at Chino Airport. These guys were my dear friends, we would always take a break at noon from working on the VariEZ and have a nice brown-bag lunch. These guys were my true friends and I will never forget them. God Bless all who read this. Blue skies and tailwinds.

Added: December 18, 2008

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Name: Douglas Yirka
From: Kirkland, WA
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COMMENTS:
It is a Day of remembering my dad (Sgt.Duane M. Yirka), when I see all the history displayed. I got out his "AVIATORS FLIGHT LOG BOOK" and pictures that he took of the war;He flew in Mar- April 1945 with pilots,Borland,Hawkins and Bennett. It was kind of neat to see the same insignia of the VMB-433 HERE AS IN MY DADS PICTURES IN THE ISLANDS. Best wishes to all those who served with my father and their families. If anyone recognizes his name please email me back. Gods Peace, Doug

Added: October 17, 2008

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Charlene Graham
From: Elizabeth, PA
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COMMENTS:
This is a great site! It is nice to review / be reminded of the great service my father gave to this country & the men he served with & told stories about....his flight crew. I met most of them at the 50th reunion when my Dad was still alive. I was amazed at how the men bonded even after all these years!
When my Dad, Gerard E. Hoff passed away, I was in charge of getting the Marine Honorguard. I told the Sergeant I had been a Marine for 33 years. He asked me where I had served & then chuckled when I told him it was under Staff Sargeant Gerard Hoff!
Thanks & Semper Fi to whoever did this site!

Added: August 14, 2008