Hi Jim,
Have you been to Paris in the last few years? The wife and I went in 2001
for a few days, and and the inhabitants were just plain rude to us. We left
6 days early and went to England.

I take it your father was on Gold Beach on D-Day. God bless him. If, he is
still around, tell him "Thanks" for me.

My father was in the 9th division. A combat photographer. Utah beach I
think. He passed away in '96, but left behind a lot of photos, and
memories. --
Capt. Frank Hopkins

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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.
( snip )

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

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
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Hi Jim,
Have you been to Paris in the last few years?
( snip )
I take it your father was on Gold Beach on D-Day. God bless him. If, he
is
still around, tell him "Thanks" for me. ( snip )
Capt. Frank Hopkins

Hi Frank: No, I have not been to Paris since 1998, but, as a Canadian, I am
welcomed anywhere in the world, even Cuba.
My last trip to France was in 2001, to the city of Nantes. I met some
Americans there and they were having a great time, no problems at all.

My father landed on Gold and was so happy to get ashore in one piece! His
landing craft was hit by enemy fire several times.
He told me that there was a small truck on the landing craft and he was
under it on the ride into the beach.

He is still around and is going to France on June 1'st to take part in the D
Day remembrances. He is being presented with a medal by the Normandy
Provincial Government.

I will give him your "Thanks"

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

6th of June.
A lot of men lost their lives that day. We should never forget to honor
their memory.

WW II was a horror and a blot on civilization. By the time the US woke up,
it was too late. Millions died because of that madman, Hitler.

Yes, as Canadian, you are welcomed in most of the world. Especially in
Florida. We get a lot of your countrymen through here in the winter months.
As an native, and a person who's liveiehood depands on tourism, I always try
to go out of my way to insure a happy vacation for Canadians.

If you or yours are traveling to Florida, and need advice or help, send me
an Email, and I will do what I can.



--
Capt. Frank Hopkins

www.home.earthlink.net/~aartworks
"Jim Carter" wrote in message
ble.rogers.com...

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
nk.net...
Hi Jim,
Have you been to Paris in the last few years?
( snip )
I take it your father was on Gold Beach on D-Day. God bless him.
If, he
is
still around, tell him "Thanks" for me. ( snip )
Capt. Frank Hopkins

Hi Frank: No, I have not been to Paris since 1998, but, as a Canadian,
I am
welcomed anywhere in the world, even Cuba.
My last trip to France was in 2001, to the city of Nantes. I met some
Americans there and they were having a great time, no problems at all.

My father landed on Gold and was so happy to get ashore in one piece!
His
landing craft was hit by enemy fire several times.
He told me that there was a small truck on the landing craft and he was
under it on the ride into the beach.

He is still around and is going to France on June 1'st to take part in
the D
Day remembrances. He is being presented with a medal by the Normandy
Provincial Government.

I will give him your "Thanks"

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