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Saint Colomban France remembers B-17 Crew
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Helen M. Duncan and
Dianne M. Rhodes
Ralph McKee's daughters
On 4-July-2004, the people of Saint Colomban erected a memorial to the downed aircraft and held three days of events around the dedication. The following is a recounting of the three emotion-filled days attended by family members of two of the downed B-17 crewmen.
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 3-July-2004 - Day 1
At 11 AM we attend a welcome reception at the Saint Colomban Hôtel de Ville or town hall where we are exuberantly and warmly welcomed by Maire (Mayor) Jean Luc Gauthier via translations by Flora Douville...
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 4-July-2004 - Day 2
We rendezvous at place de l'Europe in Saint Colomban Town. A military parade goes through the streets of Saint Colomban. The parade consists of restored military vehicles of WWII vintage...
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 5-July-2004 - Day 3
We rendezvous at the now familiar Saint Colomban Hôtel de Ville or town hall and assemble our caravan of autos. Jessica Viaud is our official translator today and is assisted by Corrine Pouvreau...
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