Additional pictures of Memorial Day 2010 at Henri-Chapelle
Ambassador Gutman specifically requested a picture with Belgian dignitaries
and what he now knows is the deeply committed AWON "family."
Barbara Merryman Swenson gives an American flag as a gift to Howard Gutman in memory
of her Father, PFC Howard Merryman. Barbara's daughter, Sue is in the background.
For a graveside picture and the full story of Barb's first visit to Henri-Chapelle, Click Here!
Régine Achten reassures Barbara Merryman Swenson how beloved are
these men, including her Dad, by the Belgian people he helped set free.
Diane Pollard visits SGT Vernon E. Houchins of the 99th Infantry Division, KIA 3 Feb 1945.
1LT John Silas Sheffield Peirson was visited by this welcome group of AWON family and friends:
Art Mahler's two sons, Art, Jim Burtnett, Bernard Achten, Joe Lippi, Régine Achten, and of course
our Sister-presenters, Helen Heath Vernon and Nancy Heath Lawson. Régine, Bernard, and their Daughter,
Marie had taken roses on behalf of Rik and Dianna Peirson and LT Peirson's Granddaughter,
Lindsey Peirson Hayes. Many, many thanks to all of you from the webguy.
Jim Burtnett and Régine Achten visit the grave of Jim's Father,
SGT Francis E. Burtnett.
Bernard Achten visits a grave he and Régine have adopted together --
the grave of William George Gray, Faher of AWON member Gloria Haslam.
In Their Memory
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