photos that we are adding on a daily basis. This page will grow with each day & will be
complete by 21 October. Keep checking..................
Before beginning this tour however, let's read what some of our travelers had to say.
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!"
Ed Hargrove (2074-1991: "I had a really great time - it was very good as always."
Larry Kagan (5053-C-1996):
"If you can't make history - live it! Live it by going on a Sharkhunters tour!"
Rich delFavro (1495-LIFE-1990):
"I had a FANTASTIC time! I best liked Ulrichsbergfest, the dinner and friendship
with the veterans, our dinner at Landskron Castle with the Police Choir and impromptu
trip to Italy. My best memory of the "Patrol" was the Police Choir at Landskron then
sitting with Rudy from that Choir on the bus the next day. I had a great time from meeting
you in the Munich Airport to the last breakfast goodbye. You did a great job and
thanks for having me along."
Day 1 - Naturally, not much happening on the day we all arrive in Bayern. We arrived our hotel, checked and rested for a couple hours. The first day of any "Patrol" is a soft day to let people begin to kill off their "jet lag".
At 1800 hours, we met in the hotel courtyard to go over the itinerary then walked about 50 meters to an excellent Italian restaurant. Okay, so we travel thousands of miles to Germany............then have Italian food - go figure!
We met veterans from great combat divisions (seen here is Eugen from the Hermann Göring Division), had dinner in a castle and visited a World War I museum that is known to be one of the finest in the world.
Andy Byers (6800-2004) had this to say:
"I best liked being admitted to places where the general public would not ordinarily be allowed.
My best memory was singing patriotic songs with the veterans and their wives at the Friends of
Ulrichsberg; staying at the Hotel zum Türken; standing on the podium at Zeppelnfeld, dinner at
Landskron Castle and being at the site of the 1934 Nürnberg Rally. I had high expectations for
this trip - I can honestly say that they were all exceeded! I made friends that will be friends
forever and really look forward to going again."
And from Alfred Richert (3744-1994):
"You amaze me as to how you not only find these Third Reich enclaves that are not necessarily
open to the German public, but you find a tour guide to explain it all to us. We must keep our
time in the Hotel zum Türken.
My overall comments - the surprise and excitement that Harry programmed for us was always
exhilarating. One could spend thousands of Euros in Bavaria and Austria but never experience
the depths of its political and military history that Harry exposed us to."
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