Not really "family" in the traditional sense, but all soldiers are Brothers in Arms while serving together and to anyone who served. Because of the ultimate sacrafice made to keep somebody safe who couldn't keep themselves safe, they are here, as part of Mikes family of Brothers. An added reason for me to add pictures to the memorials for The Fallen" is that they liberated my country of birth, even though it isn't home anymore......
Margraten American Cemetery and Henri-Chapelle Cimetière Américain are the Battle Monuments closest, so I'm going to focus mostly on them, while trying to give information on research and where to find information as I find it. Mind you, even though the cemeteries are all part of American Battle Monument, they don't all operate the same way behind the scenes, so information that may be readily available at one, may not be at another, but the one thing that holds true for all of them, is the courtesy and helpfulness towards people like me, that have tons of questions and thoughts.
Contrary to what I've been doing sofar, I'm actually going to sit down after each visit where I received answers or insights, and put them to paper, instead of assuming (I know.....) that I will remember what I learned where.
I may post the headliner on the blogpart, and put the details on this page, and if I figure out a way to link a post to a part of this page, I may just surprise the crap out of everybody and put that knowledge to use!
Henri-Chapelle Belgium March 20, 2025
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