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6. He was pretty much fearless

Reply to cali (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 06:20 AM

Apr 2012

He had made friends with some members of the Belgian resistance, and I still hang with the Belgian grandson
when I'm in Brussels (like today!).

The father later joined the Belgian air force, took up gliders as a hobby, and was killed 20 years ago when his glider
crashed 6000 feet up in the mountains of southern France. They sort of adopted me into their circle 30 years ago
as a young American oddity, since I spoke French, which most of my contemporary colleagues do/did not.

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This was a hero: French WWII resistance hero Raymond Aubrac dies aged 97 [View all] cali Apr 2012 OP

He is a true hero! Are_grits_groceries Apr 2012 #1

I lost a friend a few years ago who was one of those guys DFW Apr 2012 #2

What a brave, fascinating friend you had. cali Apr 2012 #3

He was pretty much fearless DFW Apr 2012 #6

An inspiring person Ken Burch Apr 2012 #4

That was so beautiful cali Apr 2012 #7

you're welcome Ken Burch Apr 2012 #8

Those men (and this one) were TRUE heroes DiverDave Apr 2012 #5

RIP, M. Aubrac. Vidar Apr 2012 #9