TLHSS Posted July 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2014 This was a small grouping that remained unsold on Ebay for a couple of cycles. I found it interesting due to it's association with Hawaii and Pearl Harbor: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLHSS Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted July 18, 2014 The price wasn't great, so I thought I would contact the seller and ask if she had any history associated with the item. A very nice person, who wrote me a very nice and touching letter: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLHSS Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted July 18, 2014 Lois also saved the card that Sal sent ... with the original envelope: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLHSS Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 18, 2014 I also asked if Lois's daughter had a photo. She looked for a couple of weeks, and found the following, neatly tucked away in the family bible: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLHSS Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted July 18, 2014 Sal's final resting place: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLHSS Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 18, 2014 In the end, Lois's daughter sent me a note saying: "I did not realize how writing the info note would bring back so many memories. But it is written and on it's way to you. Thank you for your patience and especially for finding this 73 year old memory a good home". For me, a grouping like this brings home the impact the war had on everyday folks at home. And how the pain of loss of a loved one during war never really goes away. Hope you enjoy this small grouping as well. I'm happy to be the caretaker. Have a good evening ... Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted July 18, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 18, 2014 Wow.. that really is a reminder of a great loss, both personally for her and us as a nation. That's cool that she could pass this information on instead of just selling or giving away the items without the story. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted July 18, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 18, 2014 That was an awesome story-a fantastic find. Thanks for sharing and keeping "Sal's" memory alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted July 18, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 18, 2014 Very touching story and like the title says, it is ok to buy the story sometimes. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave peifer Posted July 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 18, 2014 that is something very special,thanks for posting........dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted July 18, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 18, 2014 Very nice with story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted July 18, 2014 Share #12 Posted July 18, 2014 I'da bought it. Really cool. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted July 18, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 18, 2014 Not to be a Kiljoy, but the Sailor in the photo us wearing a British Naval uniform, not USN. Since she worked the USO in Buffalo NY, this is most likely a random pic of a Canadian Sailor. Sorry, just say'in' Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted July 18, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 18, 2014 Wonderful story. Worth whatever you paid for it. You are preserving true history. R.I. P. Seaman Albanese. Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted July 18, 2014 Share #15 Posted July 18, 2014 This is great example of why it is so important to get the history of the items when you can. We are the current caretakers of these treasures, but in 50 or 100 years who much of the stories that we heard like this will be gone as well? Take some time and document the things you have. Put the information in a pocket of the uniform, tie a string tag on that flag that you know where it flew, save teh history as well as the items. They all have stories to tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted July 18, 2014 Share #16 Posted July 18, 2014 Very nice story. Thanks for sharing it. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted July 18, 2014 Share #17 Posted July 18, 2014 A nice piece of history .....to be shared again in the future......document and keep it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLHSS Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted July 19, 2014 Not to be a Kiljoy, but the Sailor in the photo us wearing a British Naval uniform, not USN. Since she worked the USO in Buffalo NY, this is most likely a random pic of a Canadian Sailor. Sorry, just say'in' Steve Steve ... Never a problem stating the facts ... I always appreciate it. I always learn when I post. The photo was a long shot, since none of the photos she kept were named. Her daughter took the one she found in the family bible, also playing a hunch. Unfortunately, there wasn't a photo of Sal in his government file. But I'm still on the hunt. Regardless, I'm still good with the items and keeping the memories intact. Thanks ... Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted July 19, 2014 Share #19 Posted July 19, 2014 Regardless, the photo shows us Lois... the woman who actually owned the items! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted July 19, 2014 Share #20 Posted July 19, 2014 That is a very special set of Home Front items! Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted July 19, 2014 Share #21 Posted July 19, 2014 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiziwater Posted July 19, 2014 Share #22 Posted July 19, 2014 Tim, now you are a part of that story. Never let it die. Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFnav Posted July 19, 2014 Share #23 Posted July 19, 2014 A very nice post. Thanks, and thanks to Salvatore Albanese, RIP. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatEng44 Posted July 23, 2014 Share #24 Posted July 23, 2014 Wonderful! It's amazing what you can find out from the buyer if one simply asks. I bought a couple of bracelets from a woman who listed them as " WWII named bracelets". After I won them I asked her the story and she said that her father served in Hawaii and these were made from a Japanese plane shot down Dec 7th. I got these for practically nothing on Ebay just because she did not think the story was important. Glad you asked and now you can pass it along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmerc20 Posted July 30, 2014 Share #25 Posted July 30, 2014 There are three people in Ancestry.com that have him in their family tree. I don't know if you have an account, but it might be worthwhile contacting them. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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