Chan Montgomery was my great uncle and had a lot of influence on my ...
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Chan Montgomery was my great uncle and had a lot of influence on my family.  I did many of the lessons plans suggested in the book, on my own and it drove my high school art teacher insane when he would give us a new assignment, that I done already.  Later I met one of his students, who headed Towson Univ. Art Education department.  Then I realized why my teacher got so upset at me.  Now whhen I go into an art room in Maryland schools I can see Chan's influence even today.
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My uncle had a speaking part in this movie, so I really enjoyed it!
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I really am proud of my aunt for being her true self in this book ... I enjoyed every word of it even the sad parts . If you are looking for inspiration please read this book
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I really enjoyed this book. I saw myself in a lot of the situations that Bro. Willie was going through. I encourage everyone in a really to read this book.  Thanks Brother
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Recommended to me by a relative and was a great read
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Its true my family was sucked into this Pelham Humphries deal. But, my family has been trying to get this inheritance since the 1920's. My uncle, Wayne Hodge,has taken up the charge since Brown Peragoy was handed his hat by the Texas judiciary. He sends out notices every once in a while and is still asking for money so they can "take it to court". I say all this to let everyone know that it ain't over for everybody.

  NOW: I really enjoyed the book and read it from cover to cover in about two days. I learned a lot about the Meaders and their own set of problems. I would have liked to have gotten more story line rather than all the documentation. Most of the documentation and maps I had seen before over the years.
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There are many stories that I can relate with.  I see Mr. Krauthammer on TV and this writer is a person different from the one I know.  I wish there were more people in the US relating the stories he tells.
I had an uncle who carried me to "Atlanta Crackers" ball games and he would bet on fly balls, a quarter each bet and make himself a little pocket money.
That uncle, who was also a career military soldier spent 34 months in a Korean prisoner of war camp, carried me to see Jackie Robinson, when Brooklyn Dodgers played a exhibition game in Atlanta.  I was very young and was crying watching the people abuse a great baseball player.
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I am so honored to be included as one of Bill King's childhood friends. I so well remember-along with Jack Dreschler,- who unfortunately we lost in a plane crash in about 1964.  Bill has obviously done well in his lifetime. I remember sending my collie dog-named for Lassie-over to his home across the street. He would bark for Bill, and if Bill was not home, his mother would look around the corner and holler "Bill's not home, and send the dog back." Certainly humble beginnnings, but what memories it stirs up-65 years ago. I never thought I would get this old, and I assume our author never did as well. I had forgotten that we had built a trench to ward off Japanese soldiers, should we have lost the war.  Such a contribution to society, but its clear that Bill has made many contributions to society in his lifetime. My only contribution has been extremely good looks and humility, although that has been unfortunately left out of this tome.  It is a great book of memories of my childhood, in addition to Bill's. I extend my sincere thanks to him for his inclusion of his handsome and humble, childhood friend.

William Risley, D.C.
Originally:
10 Fairview Place
Elrama, Pa  (Before Zip Codes,internet and cell phones---I had to send my dog)
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Actually I just ordered it today but am sure I will love it as Albert Blair was my great uncle. Imagine my surprise when reading "merry bush's" review! My father is Morgan Blair who is the son of Alexander, brother to Albert.
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In all honesty, I have not finished reading this book.  I ordered it because it was written by my late Great Uncle. I remember him well and was quite fond of him.
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I went to college with this guy! I remember the stories he would tell when we hung out and told them very well. Congrats to my fraternity brother on an amazing book!!
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5 Stars but I admit to being biased.  As Col. John Atkinson's great grandson, the book was incredible to read.  I had no idea of this part of our family history.  Knowing my family now, it explains a lot :O)
Kevin V. Atkinson, Maryland
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What a great book! I loved it and Oh what memories you shared! It would have been great to have met your Uncle, what a hoot he must have been! Can't wait to hear the comments of some more classmates!
Good luck to you Gerry and we'll see you at the Eagle Bridge Inn.
Nancy
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The author is my great-aunt on my mother's side. She is my grandfather's (Walt Cole) sister.
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My uncle was a PT boat skipper in the Philippines during the war. The star of the film, Robert Montgomery, was his commanding officer while he did some early training in Panama before he was deployed to the South Pacific.  My uncle was a very important figure in my life and his death recently was quite a blow to me. He loved this movie and said it was as close as Hollywood ever got to depicting the war accurately.  For me, it is a small window into the life of someone who figured greatly in mine. There are many other reviews of this film, some quite detailed and erudite, and there really is no need to add my observation to this.  The film simply resonates with me because of the personal connection and the knowledge that he and my father were part of an extraordinary effort by quite ordinary men and we are all better off because of it.  This movie in a small way memorializes that and I'm grateful for it.
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Adm. Stockdale was my cousin and I am proud to tell everyone.  I am always looking for Books by him and/or about him.  He was a great man.  He was a P.O.W. in North Vietnam for over seven years, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner, A President of the Naval War College, and after he retired he was President of the Citadel ( a private Military School in S. Carolina ).  After leaving there he became a Professor at Stanford University until his death in 2005.  He taught Philosophy at Stanford and was a Chair holder.
He was a wonderful man an this book is not something I would normally read but since it was written by my cousin I did read it.

My Pan Pal, of 50 years, in India was in the Indian Navy and had heard about all about Jim.  Her husband attended the U.S. Naval War College in 1999-2000. Jim was held in high regard by people associated with the U.S. Naval War College.
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You know those people who you call aunt & uncle, but they are long time friends of you parents, well, mine lived in Washington DC & my aunt Florance told me where ever I wanted to go she would take me, (at the time I was only 10) I am now 62, so I wanted to go to their Wax Museum & it was filled only with history which made me very happy, then I wanted to go to the "FBI Bldg" but that was across town, not enough time.  Some years later I wrote to them asking if there were any books out on the FBI & I received a very nice letter back saying there were 2 books out which I ordered & read, "Famous Cases" & "The History Of the FBI". both very good.  Some years later, I started collecting movies & 2 of my favorite actors did moves on the FBI- James Cagney & Jimmy Stewart, both were always very good, 2 very different movies, both were good guys, then I saw that I could get it on Amazon, the actual cases, very interesting cases, In the words of the late Richard Proyer-"Thank God For Prisons" where all the
"scumbags" should be.
I enjoyed the DVD very much & to quote me-"Thank goodness for The FBI"
Again 100% satisfied customer
Thank you very much.
Jay Donald Newman