WWII vets' 62nd reunion looks like the last for them

Don Gothard, left, of the Far West Side, talks with Dick Likens of Hudson, Ind., at the 62nd reunion of their Army battalion.

[Jimbo]

I had never heared of this group of Heros. We need to hear more stories like this.
I am retired Air Force, and I spent two years on Luzon,'77>'79. I feel sort of connected to these men.
A bit of History is disappearing. God Bless them one and all.

[CHUCKO]

Americas HEROS. True heros. Proud heros. Walk tall, God bless you.

[Tim Newell]

My Father is a member of the 65th http://www.65thdiv.com/ He is a Vice President of the organization. Granted I think its cause he is one of the youngest ones at 84. He gets around good and my mom and him go to the reunions every year. He is constanlly letting me know another one died though. I respect them all. They were the greatest Generation for a reason the pride in thier hearts.

Jimbo wrote:

I had never heared of this group of Heros. We need to hear more stories like this.
I am retired Air Force, and I spent two years on Luzon,'77>'79. I feel sort of connected to these men.
A bit of History is disappearing. God Bless them one and all.

[TOOK THE WORDS]

Amen, Gentlemen.
We ALL owe our liberty and freedom to these brave men, and all our military veterans.
Lest we never forget- please, thank a veteran for their service, anywhere you see them. Don't be shy.
No one's bitten my head off yet for doing so.

[TOOK THE WORDS]

excuse me-'not enough coffee-
lest we EVER, forget.

[bbsiekman]

I just wanted to thank these men for their service. My heart is sad for them as this is their last reunion. My father was also a WWII veteran. He and my mother looked forward every year to their reunion, but their gatherings stopped a few years ago for the same reasons stated in the article. My father was one of the "babies" of the bunch and just passed away in November of last year. The sympathy letters from his shipmates who are still living were so supportive to my mother, who considered these men and their wives family. We are slowly losing a great generation. Let us never forget their sacrifice and service.

[MAJTIM]

THANK YOU for you service to our country gentleman!

[Marshall Tucker]

Much thanks to all those who sacrificed so much. They are truly "The Greatest Generation."