Season’s Greetings! Diane and I just returned from Europe where we participated in the BOBA-sponsored 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge Tour, along with my father, Joe Landry, and 23 other BOBA members. We had a wonderful time, and I can’t thank our hosts, the Paviot Family and historical guide Joel Lamberty, enough for planning and executing a great trip.
Everywhere we went, locals came out to greet and praise the Veterans. From the King and Queen of Belgium, to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, to ordinary citizens in the streets of Bastogne and the newly restored vaults of Notre Dame Cathedral, they made it clear that they have not forgotten the brave soldiers who won their freedom eighty years ago.
Preserving that legacy for current and future generations of Americans is BOBA’s core mission. Sadly, the Greatest Generation is fading away. Of the 600,000 Americans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, only 12 were able to return to the Ardennes for the anniversary celebrations. It is up to us, and the best way to support BOBA’s mission is renew your membership today.
All single year memberships expire on December 31, 2024. If you haven’t renewed for 2025 yet, I urge you to do so immediately, so that we may continue to honor the achievements of our Veterans. The Membership Committee is currently running two renewal specials, and I urge you to take advantage of them prior to the New Year. We can’t do what we do without your support!
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Contact the Membership Committee with questions. They are there to serve our members. VP of Membership Joe Wollet, can be reached at: bobamembership@gmail.com.
I wish each of you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Joyous Kwanzaa, and/or a Jolly Holiday!
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