"Just wanted to say thanks . . . . I gave my three brothers and sister a copy of the pictures along with a copy of James Fahey’s book, Pacific War Diary, 1942-1945: The Secret Diary of an American Soldier . . . .a journal of his time aboard the Montpelier  . . . .which mentions my grandfather a few times.

The picture .... was a secret treasure you sent me as my Grandfather, Capt. Harry D. Hoffman, is clearly pictured in the center of the three men at the front of the picture. This with all the other pictures went a long way to help with the loss of our mother whose life was so molded by this man’s strong values and sense of honor which in turn helped shape all of ours.

I will keep them always as will my children.

I am thankful that I found a family that held the USS Montpelier CL-57 so close to heart. Your father must have been a special man . . . . . I thank you for the service you have provided for my family and countless others."

David H. Crowley, Wilmington, DE 
 www.pettinaro.com 

"I knew your father and he was an honorable man. I've been in the radio business playing jazz music for over 25 years and have mentioned his business on the air from time to time.  I wish you the best."

L.C. Melchior, KVOL. "The Voice of Louisiana"

"...I cannot put a price on your service. My family will be greatly comforted to learn and see so much history about my mother's father in our first Christmas without her. God Bless." David C, Wilmington, DE

David C., Wilmington, DE

"Thank you for processing my order so quickly. ...I am in the process of establishing the Nevada Military Museum and plan to displpay some of your great photos." Robert H., Yerington, NV

Robert H., Yerington, NV

"I just wanted to tell you, that when I gave my husband the photos for Xmas that I purchased from you ---he cried and said it was the best present he ever received. Thank you so, so much..."

Mrs. Leonard S., Arnold, MO

"Thanks for your trouble in locating the 4 photos of the USS LaGrange APA-124. My father was killed in this suicide attack on Aug 13, 1945. Our family never knew about what the ship went through and about Dad's death...21 killed 8 hrs before the Japanese knew they were through. It was the last suicide plant that hit an American ship. This has meant so much to my brother (who was 12), my sister (6yrs) and me (10yrs old at the time). Thank you for caring."

A.E. G, Twin Falls, ID

"We had to write & thank you for the photos of our Dad aboard ship in WWII. He remembered when the photo of the crew was taken. Your photo quality is excellent....we can't thank you enough."

George R., Philadelphia, PA

"Thank you for sending the real war photos. It means so much to our family to have them. It brought back many memories for William. The big shock was finding him in one of the photos....Thanks again."

Iris & Wm N., Lincolnton, GA

"In Nov 1999, I ordered some photos of the USS Farragut for a surprise Christmas gift for my husband. he was elated and told me it was the best gift he ever received."

Carmen M., Palm Desert, CA

"Thank you so much for your prompt response....I had no idea there would be so many photographs...of my Father's WWII ship, the USS Gilbert Islands."

Scott S., Houston, TX

"My brother went home to be with the Lord ... These pictures have much meaning to our family. Thank you."

John M., Cleburne, TX

You opened a whole new chapter in our Dad's life. He was a WWII vet and like so many, never spoke of his experiences or answered any of our questions. When we gave him the photos of his ship and shipmates, he was thrilled and through grateful tears spoke of that part of his life. THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!" 

the Franklin D. family, Indianapolis, IN

"Thanks! this is a nice gift for a friend - Have a good day!"

Harry B., Garner, NC

"Dear George and family,  A belated formal thank you for the beautiful photos of P-51 Mustangs from your archives....THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! I so appreciate your thoughtfulness. I will look on them and wonder, 'Is one of those the one my Grandfather flew in?' I hope things continue to go well in your business and that George stays safe in Iraq. Thank you again."

C. Anderson, Alexandria, VA