Matti does a fantastic job paying tribute to Virgil Tangborn at his gravesite in the American Cemetery in Normandy, France.
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7/4/2013 02:05:58 pm
After watching this beautiful tribute to Virgil my hope and faith for the future of humanity is restored. To know that young people care and remember the sacrifices made 69 years later gives my soul a sense of peace. Thank you.
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Josh
7/4/2013 02:14:15 pm
I am glad that I waited until July 4th to watch this for the first time since the day we were at the cemetery. It is still just as powerful, and the last paragraph of Matti's letter perfectly captures the essence of Virgil's sacrifice as well as the meaning of days like today.
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7/4/2013 03:49:20 pm
Dear Mattie,
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Roberta Post
7/5/2013 02:11:41 am
Could you ever have imagined, you, your parents and family, the impact your brother would have that is so ongoing. It brings extra special meaning to the phrase, not to have died in vain.
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7/5/2013 02:37:22 am
Dear Mattie,
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Cynthia Ellis
7/7/2013 02:51:59 am
Dear Mattie -- I have known of Virgil for many years through my relationship with Wendell and Andrea. Because of your words, I now have a clearer picture of this amazing man. I was deeply moved by your compassion for Virgil, your wonderful articulation of what he meant to the world and to you, and your commitment to honoring our brave soldiers and their families.
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Patricia Tangborn
7/7/2013 03:24:03 am
I am married to Virgil's nephew and have heard so much about Virgil for many years and I want to thank you for your awesome tribute you paid to him. It makes me feel like I know him better.
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Douglas Tangborn
7/7/2013 03:29:39 am
I am Virgil's nephew and enjoyed Matti's eulogy to Virgil very much. Nice job!!
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Paula and Nick Mattila
7/7/2013 10:58:35 am
As Matti's maternal grandparents, we are so very proud of her and her tribute to Virgil. Her grandpa, as a Viet Nam veteran, is especially appreciative anytime a veteran is honored in any way and she did a beautiful job!
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Eric Tangborn
7/12/2013 01:15:02 pm
Dear Matti,
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Susan Leonelli Tangborn
7/12/2013 01:28:03 pm
Dear Matti,
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Ann Teplick
7/14/2013 04:26:27 am
This is such a beautiful tribute to Virgil and beautifully delivered by Matti. I learned so much! May we always reach beyond statistics to celebrate, honor, and remember.
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Berdie Krimmel
7/15/2013 03:00:50 pm
Thank you for sharing this touching video by this young woman about your brother. As painful as if must be, I hope that the remembrance and recognition outweigh reliving the sorrow. The losses are all our losses. I’m glad that these stay fresh in our collective experience and feel it is important to pass these memories onto future generations. I forwarded the link on to Steph and Craig. I know they will appreciate it as well – having experienced the Normandy cemeteries themselves.
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Allan Sonsteng
7/25/2013 07:19:12 am
Thank you, Wendell, for forwarding Matti's tribute to Virgil. It is really nice that a young person is willing to get involved in remembering someone that they have never known. Allan
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Steve Werle
7/30/2013 05:27:14 am
Thank you so much for sharing Matti’s beautiful tribute with me. What a remarkably poised and wise young woman! I continue to share Virgil’s story with my history students year after year, and they are always moved by his words and actions. He is such a fine example of the many unique elements that make up the human condition – freedom, choice, sacrifice, sorrow, redemption and memory. I am so glad his story is continuing to reach young people.
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Gunilla Hallberg
8/5/2013 02:38:46 am
Dear Wendell,
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Rob Crawford
8/20/2013 04:11:30 am
Hi Wendell,
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9/17/2013 09:47:29 am
Dear Matti and Ron;
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