Today is the 100th birthday of 111th company commander Art Brooks. This remarkable man is enjoying the day with his wife of 71 years, Judy, his daughters Louise and Lori, and other family members in the family home in Hudson, New York.
This photo of Judy and Art, with daughter Lori, was taken two days ago by a photographer from their local newspaper, which ran this story about him yesterday, https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/family-work-are-keys-long-life
A few weeks ago, we asked family members and friends of the 111th to send Art birthday wishes, and we are happy that so many of you did. I want you all to know that it really made his day! This morning he asked me to send his thanks to you:
To the Families of the 111th:
I was so moved to hear from the daughters, sons and grandchildren of the men of the 111th. I was deeply touched by your beautiful cards, emails, and warm birthday wishes. It meant a great deal to me.
I especially want to take this opportunity to salute the memory of the men of 111th for their exemplary service to our country during the trying times we went through together in World II.
Thank you all very much.
Captain Brooks in Brake, Germany, at the end of the war.
WWII Tracings 