83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt" Monument, Bihain, Belgium

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Monument dedicated to the 83rd Infantry Division that liberated the town of Bihain January 11, 1945. This monument is located at the "Au Bois des Roches" Hotel in Bihain. I attented the inauguration of the monument 66 years after the liberation of the town in January 8, 2011. There were two 83rd Veterans present that are good friends of mine: William Spriggs from C/329 and Leo Hury of M/330. The inauguration was followed by the 3rd Annual Walk "In the footsteps of the 83rd Infantry Division". On the picture you can see from L to R: Jeffrey Allen (son of William Spriggs), William Spriggs (C/329), Carmella Dimartino (widow of 83rd Veteran Michael Catrambone HQ/331), Leo Hury (M/331), Thomas Hury (son of Leo Hury), Barbara Hury (Tom's wife)

Here you can see a video I made with footage shot by Thomas Hury during the ceremony: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=strnG9nlI60