photos that we are adding on a daily basis. This page will grow with each day & will be
complete very soon. Keep checking..................
Before beginning this tour however, let's take a look at our group (photo above) by the famous Brandenburgertor (Brandenburg Gate) and read what they had to say.
Mary Myers: "I wanted to let you know how happy I am that Loren talked me into going on this
tour to (north) Germany and Poland. I really, really, really had a blast and met so many wonderful
people. Thanks to Sharkhunters I even conquered some long time fears. My favorite memory of
all is the WHOLE TOUR! Most women think that they would not enjoy this at all. I'm here to say
they have no clue what they are missing. This tour is engraved in my memory forever. Thanks for
such an invigorating tour. I'll be sending my Membership fee soon and I'll be proud to say that
I'm a Member!! Once again, a special thanks to your love of history."
"Fast" EDDIE HOGAN (6979-2005) Not the jungles of Guatemala, but the
is greeted by Mary Myers. remains of the hidden bunker complex
of Großadmiral Karl Dönitz - and the
Sharkhunters were here!
Loren Charles (3818-2003):
"What a wonderful tour. It will always live in our memories. I only wish I could have done
this years earlier, yet I'm so happy I made this one. The history we lived, walked through
and relived was amazing and meeting some of the very special men who played a part in this history
made it all the more incredible."
Miguel Gonzales-Hermosillio (3076-1993):
"The Sharkhunters 'Patrols' are a Ticket into the Tunnel of Time".
Lars Sunn Pedersen (3782-1994):
"It was a fantastic meeting we had with you, and it was nice to meet some Members.
I thank you for our short meeting and shall be looking forward to seeing you again;
whenever that will be!"
Charter Member Bill Reed (13-LIFE-1983):
"I have been on other Sharkhunters "Patrols" but this was far and away the best ever!"
Duane Luthe-Rubin (5821-LIFE-1999) and Penny were on both "Patrols":
"WOW! What a "Patrol"! It was everything you said it would be and more, it was terrific!!
My comments briefly for now would be - a highpoint of my life due to not only walking the
same path as great German historical leaders, but also walking with American men of history.
You see Harry, 'the Volk' were the real highpoint for me, just being in the presence of the
German veterans was awesome, recognizing the mindset of the German people and the burden
they carry (especially the later generations) was an education in German tragedy! I shall never
forget the proud but sad expressions at Ulrichsberg. I have always been proud of my great-uncle
who served the Kaiser 1914-1918. The Sharkhunters Members we met and are in contact with
are of great importance to us - what a wonderful group of people.
You have something to be very proud of, Commander!!"
Dr. Renée von Worde (887-1988)has been on previous "Patrols" and she writes:
"I have been reading about the FABULOUS "Patrols" and also the Members' comments. I know
that everyone had the trip of a lifetime. I have fantastic memories of our trip and I think of
how much I am looking forward to being able to return. With Sharkhunters, one experiences
history and creates memories that last forever. "No other tour can even come close!"
And from friends who met us there, Dr. (Law) Hans-Georg Hess (125-LIFE-1985) and his son, attorney Tilman Hess (5817-LIFE-1999), they said:
"You organized everything so fantastic and you keep your head above the water."
Hess as a 21-year-young Many years later, Hess at the
Knights Cross winning Skipper bridge of his "old girlfriend"
At just barely 21 years of age when given command of U-995, Hess was the youngest combat submarine Skipper of any nation in World War II and possibly of all time. Today (photo below) he is a retired Doctor of Law.
Day 1 - Our arrival day and we checked into our five-star hotel to relax a bit from traveling. We met one another at 1800 hours and went over the itinerary, some of the anticipated highlights etc., then headed off to dinner.
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