The website has been well-received. I’m grateful for the positive reaction. I received permission to post all of these responses from those who sent them. I appreciate the support and feedback. — Jeff
I once again wanted to thank you for your beautiful writing skills and exhaustive research to honor the members of the military and our fallen heroes. To know that they will live on in many peoples’ memories, and that their stories will not be forgotten, is such a wonderful tribute to our loved ones. I hope that this has been as rewarding to you as it has been to the many family members whose lives you have touched.
Once again I am very grateful,
Maryanne Healy
Gold Star family member of Jason Lantieri (1982-2007; Iraq)
Hi Jeff,
You have done more to preserve the memories of departed Connecticut Military Heroes than any person I have ever read about and heard of, without exception. Your site is easy to use and very informative. My hope is that your site gets lots of inquiries, which means these heroes are not yet gone until no one who is living can remember and say their names. I know you do all this work for the right reasons and not for the glory or profit. You have done exceptional work once again. I hope all is well.
Charles Alan Williams, Sgt, U.S. Army veteran
Jeff,
This is awesome. So well done!
Pat Parry
Gold Star mother of Brian Bill (1979-2011; Afghanistan)
Thank you for the new website developed to honor Connecticut’s Iwo Jima heroes. Your book and website provide a lasting and cherished memory of these men. In the past, I had enrolled John Yakupco, Iwo Jima, along with my father, William Stegman, who served in WWII, in the WWII National Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA. I believe your book and website would enrich the museum, if you have not already shared it with them. Again, thank you for your dedicated and extensive work in compiling information on the Iwo Jima heroes.
Sincerely, Patricia Brannin
Gold Star family member of John Yakupco (1922-1945; Iwo Jima)
Thank you, Jeff. What a wonderful website!
Gail Kulesza
Gold Star family member of Thomas Young (1919-1945; Iwo Jima)
Jeff,
It’s pretty good. A lot of work. Really easy to navigate, very user-friendly. NICE!
Ron Farina
Author
Jeff,
Thank you for creating your new website. From my perspective it is beautiful and well-designed as is, so I can offer no improvements or modifications.
John Rowe; U.S. Army veteran (Vietnam; Airborne)