"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
nk.net...
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When my Dad was over there saving their butts from Hitler, they hated us
just a little less then the Germans.
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I have to disagree that the French hate Americans.

My father, who landed on the Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944 as a member of the
Second Canadian Army is being invited back by the French Government, for the
60th anniversary of this historic landing. He was also invited back, by the
Dutch Government for the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland. My
father remembers our allies, the American soldiers, being welcomed by the
French as well as by the Belgians and the Dutch, during these ceremonies.
He is looking forward to renewing the friendships he made with the American
Soldiers he met over there during the war, and with the French citizens who
have invited him to their homes.

Jim Carter, Port Captain, GLCC
"The Boat"
Bayfield