"What we're doing with Band of Brothers is trying to put it into human terms, so it is not just a flickering, black and white myth on a screen, it is a resonant story. I want the audience to recognize themselves in these men. They're not just mythic heroes." ~ Tom Hanks
The NEW Battlestar Gallactica
DOGFIGHTS!
書籍
I read a lot of books on a diverse range of subjects. From history to sci-fi I love it all. I wouldn’t say I am an intellectual but I think I am well read. I love poetry with Cavafy being my favorite artist.
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My “Papa” (grandfather)
PFC. Louis A. Cavicchia
Active Service ~ November 1942 – September 1945
My grandfather, or “Papa,” saw a lot of combat action during WWII. His records show he was part of “GO 33 & 40 WD 45” (I have to find out what that means.) His campaigns took him through Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Rhineland, Southern France and Central Europe.
41st Field Artillery Battalion
The broad arrow was used in the coat of arms of the 41st Field Artillery Battalion to symbolize celerity of movement and shock of impact.
3rd Infantry Division
The three white stripes of the insignia are symbolical of the three major operations in which the division participated during World War I. The blue field symbolizes the loyalty of those who placed their lives on the altar of self-sacrifice in defense of the American ideals of Liberty and Democracy.
My Papa, always the ladies man
Decorations and Citations
Presidential Unit Citation (Army)
Awarded to units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions as to set it apart and above other units participating in the same campaign.
They were awarded this for the fierce fighting at Colmar Canal.
My Papa in his Jeep, location & date unknown
Croix de Guerre with Palm
The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of both Belgium and France and was commonly bestowed to foreign military forces allied to France and Belgium. It is awarded to those individuals, or units, who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with enemy forces.
They were awarded this for the fierce fighting at Colmar Canal.
European - African - Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
w/ 7 Bronze Stars & 1 Bronze Arrowhead (not shown)
Service in the European - African - Middle Eastern theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decoration. The bronze stars are worn on the ribbon, one for each campaign participated in. The arrowhead is for amphibious assault landings while assigned to an organized force carrying out an assigned tactical mission. Only one arrowhead is issued regardless of how many times the action is taken. He participated in three amphibious assaults they being Sicily,Anzio and Southern France.
Landing on Sicily
Purple Heart (he earned two)
Awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces killed or wounded in an armed conflict.
He was wounded twice on the same day. Once by a German MG round piercing his shoulder area and then again when a mortar round exploded near the Jeep he was being “evaced” on.
Army Good Conduct Medal
Exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity during three years of active enlisted service with the U.S. Army (1 Year during wartime).
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We’re an active, "outdoorsy" couple. Camping, canoeing, hiking and sometimes just sitting still in one spot, relaxing, all really "do it" for us both.
I find Pennsylvania beautiful and vibrant. The landscapes can be rich in texture and color all year round, and the people are usually interesting to talk to. If you like the images below you can view more in My Photo Essay of Pennsylvania.
FIRE! Captured this at a local event.
Any historical event, especially American Civil War & French & Indian War re-enactments fascinate me. I don’t participate; I just take photos. You can see them in my Living History Galleries.
I’m the moderator for The Vulgar Unicorn. It’s my online forum for folks who attend Pennsic. They’re an eclectic and great bunch of folks! Feel free to sign up and post!
In 2003 I bought my first digital SLR to take on a trip to Maui. I had no idea what was to awaken in me. The sheer natural beauty of the island captured my heart and inspired me. A photographer was born there.
In 2005 I returned to the island and found it even more spectacular. I cannot wait to return someday to Maui, My Seed of Inspiration.
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Feel free to message me and introduce yourself. I love to exchange mail and communicate with people.
If you use Yahoo IM to chat, I do too. I am darter_002 on yahoo. Feel free to buzz me if I am online.
Your daughter is beautiful! I didn't even realize you had a daughter until going through my friends list this morning! Congrats. Take a look at my angel :)
Take in the breath taking signs of spring as you journey up through the hills of 120 to Renovo. Join us on May 2nd, 3rd and 4th for The Greater Renovo Heritage Park Celebration. Starting at 6pm on Friday we kick of the event with Kel Lomison and a round and square dance at the Recreation Center in Renovo, or stop in at Darleen's Dinner on Erie avenue next to the park to hear some good old fashion bluegrass and folk music played by the Blue Daniel James Band from Gettysburg, PA.
On Saturday we have many events going on, such as seminars from Bruce Teeple on the great Prince Farington and his bootlegger legacy. Bruce will also talk about the underground railroad and how it had it's affect on the area. Mr. Leonard Parucha will talk about the CCC camps during the great depresion. There will be photos of now and then of Renovo and the surronding towns as well. There will be yard sales, farmers market produce, Sheshequin Buckskinners encampment of the pre 1800's, demonstrations on tomahawk throwing, basket weaving, chainsaw carving as well as a huge list of artist playing from all over PA, such as Jim Colbert from Belefonte, Steve Horn from New Oxford, Joe Tokay and Adiel from Williamsport, The Fatman Band from State College, Rob Bomboy from Middletown, Stephen Craft from Beach Creek, Brent Malin from Pittsburgh, Phil Roher from Mount Joy, Hugh Ross from Montoursville, Collin Jones from State College and Stephen Bannon from Fairless Hill. Enjoy the sounds of folk/country/bluegrass/lyric/christian and accoustic. For more information on the event or to become a vendor please contact Robin Davenport co-chairman of Heritage Park at 570-923-0798
Darter, she is an amazingly beautiful baby! You all look very happy, as well you should be. :) Great to see all the steps of her new life, and a joy to look at your photos as always. Hope to see you at Pennsic, Christianna (Mrs. Claus, Mermayde Keepe, Next Door Neighbors ;) )
congratz to you and your wife. I have not been on in awhile. you need one more to catch up to me..lol. I have 2 little girls one 4 and one 7. I had a quad by-pass in Feb. of 07. doing good so far. well get back to you soon
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :)You sweet gentle awesome guy! Stay awesome! We need to invent a trans-atlantic hug device - I go here to this machine and I hug it and you go to the other receiving end and you get my hug. There. It will be done :) Love. R
