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Henry L. Venetta, died unexpectedly Jan. 26 in Mayville, N.Y., Mr.
Venetta was born Nov. 27,1951 in Cleveland, the son of Margaret I.
Martin and Henry J. Venetta of Howland.
Henry was well versed in WWII history and was a collector of WWII tanks,
vehicles and memorabilia. His WWII Vehicle Museum and learning center in
Hubbard, A 501(c)(3) Corporation, established in 1998, has had visitors
from all over the world. His love was collecting WWII vehicles and
memorabilia and keeping alive the memory of the men and women who
sacrificed and served for freedom. His uncles, Joe Martin and John
Martin, who died serving in WWII, were his inspiration for the museum.
He received the Russell Booth Award, the highest award from the Historic
Naval Ships Association in 2005. In 2006, he received the highest award
from the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, the Bart Vanderveen
Distinguished Service Award at their International Convention in Dayton.
These awards were presented for his outstanding service and contributions
for the preservation of History.
He will be missed by many friends, employees and museum volunteers. His
museum was purchased as a complete unit and transfered to Florida, it
will be dedicated to him.
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Erik Goedecke |
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Died: September 10th, 2005
Friend and Waffen-SS Veteran, Erik was a key individual within the EMHS,
funny and happy he was a pleasure to have during our events.
I had the opportunity to invite him home and spend a Sunday with him and
his wife before I departed to Kuwait; it was a special day for him since
I was able to have a Kubelwagen at the time of his visit. You had to be
there to appreciate his reaction. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Ich hatt' einen Kameraden
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Josef Kwiatek, Panzergranadier |
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Born in Polsnitz, Selesia Germany
Retired in Erie , PA
Died: Jan 11th, 2003 at the age of 90
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Irmgard Geary
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Born: June 3 1924
Died: July 8 2004
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Norbert Schultze
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Composer of LiLi Marlene
Born: 1911
Died: 2002
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Leni Riefenstahl
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Director, Photographer
Born: 1902
Died: 2002
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Sr. Ramon Serrano Suner
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Minister Responsible for the
Creation of the Blue Division
Born: 1901
Died: 2003
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Marika Rökk
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The actress Marika Rökk of Hungarian decent was born as Marie Karoline Rökk in Cairo. From 1929 Marika Rökk began to appear on stage as a singer and dancer in revues and operettas in whole Europe.
Died: May 16 2004
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In Memory Of
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In Honor to the thousands of Kameraden who died at the hands of the Allies in: Lambach, Mauerkirchen, Rheinwiesenlager, Steyr, Ebensee, Wegscheid, Freistadt and only God knows were else.
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Don Angel Salamanca Salamanca
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Hero of Krasny Bor
Medalla Militar Individual
Died: May 10 2005
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Magdalene Strache
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In very rare occasion we have the opportunity to meet those who lived, laugh and cried during the war. However this occasion is special, Herr Strache decided to serve his country the best as he could, he served the HEER as well as the SS. He would not survive the war, and today he is still Missing In Action. Frau Magdalene Strache never gave up hope, but time ran out , she died December 27 of 2003. At the age of 88 she had the same smile, and if you were one of the lucky ones she would share some stories. We were lucky, during the X-mas season I made her a German X-mas song book, she broke out singing. Maybe she remembered the old days. I never had the chance to wear my uniform to bring her more memories, but to honor both I decided to make this collage. As I am sure many times while in the field, he would look up in to the sky and see his love....
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Algunos de Los Divisionarios
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Jose L. Gomez Tello
Fernando Vizcaino Casas
Jose Dominguez Barbera
Vicente A. Bayarri Orrios
Alejandro M. Lopez
Jose Carrillo Pavon
Salvador Garriga Climent
Fernando Garcia Ropero
Juan Matacas Alcaraz
Fidel Molina Flores
Diego O'Neill De Tyrone y Pecino
Mateo Gil Muńoz
Antonio Ibańez Freire
Diego Garcia Amoros
Jose A. Rodriguez Esteves
Hipolito Garcia Pablo
Miguel G. Pablo
Joaquin Puente Broncano
Joaquin Cotroneo Rojas
Alejandro Muńoz Garcia
Gonzalo Santisteban y Bernaldo de Quiros
Eduardo Diez de Leon
Jose Castells Navarro
Gabriel Diaz Sanchez
Enrique Gomez Trenor Fos
Antonio Rubio Rodriguez
Jose Ma. Bazan Ortiz de Zarate
Antonio Fr. Moreno Moral
Jose Guillen Marquina
Fernando Cańellas Rodriguez
Jose S. Muńoz Cesaro
Benjamin Gimeno Sierra
! Dieron todo, y recibieron tan poco ! CAFÉ !
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