Amedeo Guillet, an italian 2°ww hero passed away

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Amedeo Guillet, an italian 2°ww hero passed away

Post by Gabriele Luciani » Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:12 am

Amedeo Guillet was an important italian hero during 2° world war
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amedeo_Guillet
Is died to day, 6.21.2010, at age of 101 years....
For me, as officer of the cavalry of Italian Army, was a great honor to shake his hand in April 2005

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My country lost a great man

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Post by Editor » Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:33 am

Thank you for the post, and our deepest sympathies on the death of this great hero and our condolences to his family.

Is that you in the photo ?

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Post by Gabriele Luciani » Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:00 am

Yes, I am, in the uniform of my regiment, Genova Cavalleria

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Post by Editor » Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:32 pm

Very nice photo, you look like true solider :)!

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Post by Vincent Biondi » Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:35 am

Gabriele,
Condolences to his family.
I read the story of Guillet, he truly was a fascinating man and excellent soldier!
Vincent.

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