Monday, June 6, 2016

6 June 1944


General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Order of the Day, 6 June 1944:

"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces:

“You will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.

“Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.

“But this is the year 1944. Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940 and 1941.

“The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeat in open battle man to man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground.

“Our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men.

“The tide has turned.

“The free men of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle.

“We will accept nothing less than full victory.

“Good luck, and let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.”


P-51B/C Mustang with D-Day stripes at East Wretham Airfield. Photo courtesy of Elsie Palicka, wife of Ed Palicka, 370th Fighter Squadron Photographer: Archived by Char Baldridge, Historian, 359th Fighter Group Association.

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Rocky Mountain Railroad Club


We're putting the finishing touches on a new presentation for the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club.  On February 16, 2016 we'll talk about Howard Fogg's art career and his service with the 359th Fighter Group during WWII. 

Oh, and we'll share one of Howard's elusive recordings from his Talking Giants album!

Railroad Club meetings are held at:

Christ Episcopal Church
2950 South University
Denver, CO
7:30p.m.

See you there!

You can learn more about the club at:  http://www.rockymtnrrclub.org/club.htm







Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Howard Fogg on Wikipedia


The Howard Fogg page on Wikipedia has been refined and we've added two examples of his artwork.  Hope you'll stop by!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_L._Fogg


Margot and Howard Fogg.
1990 photo by Richard Fogg.