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This was another really fantastic "Southern Patrol" and actually eclipsed the previous "Patrols" to this area by a lot.

Once again we included Redipuglia, Italy - site of one of the first major battles of World War I and it was here that young Leutnant Erwin Rommel earned his Pour le Merit (the Blue Max) for his courage and leadership.

The comments from those who were with us say it all.

Sid Aust wrote:
"I just want to be the first to share my comments about the Southern Patrol 2007.  I am still trying to get my breath from the experience and after making so many friends on the trip.  I would have never dreamed that I would go to places that I had only read about in books or saw on the history channel.....and sitting here at my computer, it still feels like a dream.  If I never go out of the country again, this is one trip I won't soon forget.  The landscapes in Austria, Germany and Italy were breathtaking as was the history.  I could say more, but not enough room.  Many thanks go to Harry for sharing this experience with us."
 Sid went on to write:
"I had a fantastic time!  My favorite memory of the trip was the Eagle's Nest - what a view!  It was also great making new friends from whom I learned a lot and the veteran's (memorial) ceremony on the mountain for sure!"
Charter Member Bill Reed summed it up perfectly when he said:
     "This is like driving through a picture postcard!"

 Karl Adolf Wolff wrote:
     "I had a really good time and my favorite memory was meeting my fellow patrol members and the vets!"

 A member (name withheld) wrote:
     "I had a really good time and my best memory was the stadium at Nürnberg, the trial room in Nürnberg, the dinners with the veterans and especially the Eagle's Nest."

Dean Powell wrote:
"Just a note to tell you that I enjoyed the trip and the various fascinating sites."

 Duane and Penny Luthe-Charles:
"I know you have many talents and accomplishments but we were not aware of your ESP capabilities.  We were sitting over our morning coffee and of course discussing our recent 'Southern Patrol' when Duane remarked that he wishes he had been able to record the music from the Veterans' Ceremonies.  I went to the mailbox and lo and behold - there it was!!  We had to play it immediately and it is wonderful!  Thank you for this beautiful music.  It will be played often and loudly - of course."
NOTE - We sent a CD of this music to all who were on our 2007 'Southern Patrol'.

Colonel Curt Ebitz and his wife Marin Elain both wrote that they had a fantastic time, and both had the same favorite part of the "Patrol"
the Colonel wrote:
"There were so many great things it is difficult to select my favorite.  However, since the Palace of Justice courtroom where the leaders were tried isoff limits to other tourists, the special access afforded by Sharkhunters made this the most vivid memory."

and Mari-Elain wrote:
"The Nürnberg courtroom!!  I could almost feel the presence of all the players.  Also, the special room in the City Hall - spectacular!"

NOTE - this special room houses what many believe are the crown, scepter and orb of Charlemagne.

Jimmy Kennedy rode USS BLOWER and he wrote:
     "I had a fantastic time and I met some really great people.  My favorite was our German guide in Nürnberg - he will make Major."

Jim Hayward wrote:
     "I had a fantastic time and my most vivid memory of this patrol was the beautiful mountain scenery in Austria and the countryside in Bavaria.  We must keep the memory of the old veterans alive so they will not be forgotten  I am most favorably impressed with the Patrol and the chance to chance to meet and interact with so many interesting people."

 There will be other comments and certainly MANY more photos.  Check back periodically to see it all.

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