Following his father's footsteps
Increasingly, WWII veterans’ family members are coming to me in hopes of learning where their fathers, uncles, or grandfathers served in Europe during the war. May have plans to visit the places their relatives walked, lived, and fought during the war.
This was the case with Joseph Griesser, whose father, Lt. Frank Griesser, landed on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944.
As I’ve done now for hundreds of clients, I was able to document some of the exact locations Lt. Griesser fought during his time in WWII.
Last month, I was privileged to be interviewed by Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist, David Philipps, for the New York Times, for a story honoring the heroes of D-Day. David also interviewed Joseph Griesser, who has just returned with his family from their trip to Normandy, to stand where his father once stood and experienced so many life-changing events.
The article is out today in the New York Times, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.
I share it with you today, to honor their service and sacrifice. Click the link below to read the full article.
"Their fathers never spoke of the war. Their children want to know why." by David Philipps, The New York Times
Best,
Bill
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