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MoneyGuy · 06-06-2014, 09:03 PM

We had the most amazing experience today. We're in Boston and went to see the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides.

Also there is the USS Cassin Young, a WWII destroyer. It was named for a Pearl Harbor hero. There was a great DD ceremony on board and we got front-row seats. Speakers were two American soldiers and a Frenchman who lived there.

I met and had my photo taken with a 99-year-old American soldier who was part of the invasion force, Bill Needham.

I'm a huge WWII buff and this was very moving. I got to thank some heros.

We also got to see Old Ironsides. Great day.

06-06-2014, 09:03 PM	#60
MoneyGuy Franchise Player Join Date: May 2006 Exp:	We had the most amazing experience today. We're in Boston and went to see the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides. Also there is the USS Cassin Young, a WWII destroyer. It was named for a Pearl Harbor hero. There was a great DD ceremony on board and we got front-row seats. Speakers were two American soldiers and a Frenchman who lived there. I met and had my photo taken with a 99-year-old American soldier who was part of the invasion force, Bill Needham. I'm a huge WWII buff and this was very moving. I got to thank some heros. We also got to see Old Ironsides. Great day.