点评:Visiting Bastogne has been a bucket list of mine as both a history teacher and great-granddaughter of a Battle of the Bulge veteran. My great-grandpa never spoke about his experiences - but all of us knew it was because of its intensity. As I continued to learn more about WWII growing up, I only became more interested in what he would have experienced and always hoped I could learn a little more. Honestly, I never thought it could fully happen, until I heard about this tour. Roby communicated with me in advance and did extensive research before (and after) our tour to connect me with the 35th infantry - my great-grandpa. I called my grandma immediately to let her know what I had learned - it was life changing for both of us - we knew NOTHING about his rank or experiences. The locations he brought us to, the documents he had printed and prepared, not to mention other items he e-mailed after the tour were simply incredible. I didn't want the tour to end! I feel so fortunate to have gotten a glimpse of my grandpa's experience through the eyes of someone as knowledgeable as Roby. My husband and I both enjoyed talking to Roby and I only wish I could have brought my entire family. I can't recommend him enough. I'm still wrapping my head around it and making a photo album for my grandma. Thank you, Roby!
翻译:作为一名历史老师,以及一位突出部战役老兵的曾孙女,参观巴斯托涅一直是我的愿望清单之一。我的曾祖父从未谈及他的经历——但我们都知道,这是因为那段经历太过激烈。随着我逐渐了解二战,我对他的经历也越来越感兴趣,并一直希望自己也能了解更多。说实话,在听说这次参观之前,我从未想过这真的会发生。罗比提前与我沟通,并在参观前后做了大量的调查,让我与我的曾祖父——第35步兵团——取得了联系。我立即打电话给我的祖母,告诉她我了解到的情况——这改变了我们俩的人生——我们对他的军衔和经历一无所知。他带我们去的地方,他打印和准备的文件,更不用说他在参观结束后通过电子邮件发送的其他资料,都令人叹为观止。我真不想结束这次参观!我感到非常幸运,能够通过像Roby这样博学的人的视角,了解我爷爷的经历。我和丈夫都很喜欢和Roby聊天,真希望当时能带上我的全家一起来。我强烈推荐他。我还在琢磨这件事,还想给我奶奶做个相册。谢谢你,Roby!