Conversation with Chris Hartley about his book the lost soldier. Diaries, and, official war records, mr. Hartley tells the story of pete ruth on the anniversary of the battle of hurtgen good evening. Welcome to the World War Ii Museum for a fascinating escutcheon about one soldiers experience in the battle of hurtgen forest. To have you here with us this evening. I would like to welcome our viewers at home who are watching on the internet via our live stream channel and on cspan. Its great to see our programs getting ever wider distribution and attention. Faithfulon to our many who come to attend all of these in person. For those that are our faithful here, you know what im going to do next. Part of our tradition is direct those is to recognize for who the purpose of this museum do we have any world war ii survivors . Wave and be recognized. Thanks for coming tonight. How about other veterans . Veterans from any other era . If you could waive or stand and be recognized and accept our t
Donna Mae Thompson, nee Dahlgren, age 90, of Benson, MN, died on February 2, 2023, at Scandi Haven Village in Benson. Donna was preceded in death by her husband John in 2011. She is survived by her six children, Stephen (Noreen), Jeanne Martz, Mary Smith (Steve), Ruth (Lynn), James (Tammy), and foster son Scott, 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 half siblings, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life and memorial service will be held at a later date. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.