Mr. Richeson,

Have just read your editorial in the August 10 issue of the Bigfork Eagle and very much appreciate the honor you gave to World War II veterans. I am one of those, serving in the US Navy in the midst of the battles in the South Pacific in a Fleet Tanker under Admiral (Bull) Halsey's Third Fleet, and one of the fortunate to come back alive. Having joined the Navy at the age of 17 in 1943, I also lied about my age, and served until the war's end. I will be attending my 20th annual Navy Reunion in Farragut, Idaho, September 8th through 10th. This will be our final reunion because of the few of us that are left. Thank you for your interesting article.

Edmund Andrewjeski