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A Beautiful Day in the Life of An Old Paratrooper

Posted on August 16, 2017 by annetbell

Here are Eric Labourdette’s  own words about his jump into La Friere Bridge zone in June 2017.   https://talesalongtheway.com/2017/08/11/eric-labourette-guide-extraordinaire/ ” I wanted to jump to honor and remember the sacrifice of all those paratroopers who gave their lives  for our freedom. … Continue reading →

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Eric Labourette, Guide Extraordinaire

Posted on August 11, 2017 by annetbell

Our sightseeing days in Normandy were Saturday and Sunday which made it possible to have Eric Labourdette available to  be our guide.  On our visit  in 1999 , we had no guide.  All we saw was St-Mere-Eglise , the Airborne … Continue reading →

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Celebration of a Hero’s Too Short Life

Posted on July 14, 2017 by annetbell

July 4, 2017 is an Independence Day we will never forget.  That is why I chose it.  All eleven of the the family were in Cambridge UK at the American Cemetery  to celebrate the life of my oldest brother George, … Continue reading →

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POLIO TO PARATROOPER

Posted on October 18, 2016 by annetbell

See this image Polio to Paratrooper Paperback – August 27, 2016 by Anne Archer Tullidge (Author), Anne Tullidge Bell (Afterword), Christian Bell (Foreword) Be the first to review this item  Books are  available on Amazon as well as on Kindle … Continue reading →

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Tales of My Brother. . . . George Bowler Tullidge III

Posted on April 1, 2016 by annetbell

George Bowler Tullidge III’s story is presented on this website. http://www.AParatroopersFaith.org info@AParatroopersFaith.org

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Young Men. . . . .

Posted on October 2, 2015 by annetbell

More tragic news about a school shooting in Oregon State yesterday. The shooter  was described as a loner, living with his mother, uncomfortable with people, and seen  wearying the same army clothes  day in and day out.  He shall remain … Continue reading →

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