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New museum stands as tribute to WWII vets

Local history buff turns passion into treasure

Visitors to the opening ceremony of the World War II museum in Germantown salute as members of the 101st Airborne Living History Team pass by with the U.S. flag Friday, May 8.

Staff photo by Pat Auckerman Visitors to the opening ceremony of the World War II museum in Germantown salute as members of the 101st Airborne Living History Team pass by with the U.S. flag Friday, May 8.

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GERMANTOWN — Nine months ago, when she married David Shortt, a retired Army chief warrant officer and Middletown police officer, Brenda Shortt knew about his “extra baggage.

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Lea
3:17 PM, 5/11/2009

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Please post the hours to this great place. I would like to bring my WWII veteran dad to visit.

Tim
7:00 PM, 5/9/2009

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Any chance of putting the hours and a contact number in the story?

randy
5:09 PM, 5/9/2009

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Freedom Writer..you forgot to add something...Job well done, good and faithful servant...I love history and I believe Mr. Shortt is going to bring it to life for generations to come! Thank you!

Nona
9:35 AM, 5/9/2009

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It takes someone with as much integrity as David Shortt to put this all together. Such a selfless act on his part has and will continue to bring so much joy to others and will reflect great credit upon the men and women who fought for our country. Well done David.

Joe Kirby
7:50 AM, 5/9/2009

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I say its about time that true recongnition is being given to these brave Americans who have given so much yet ask for so little in return. As i stand here, i proudly salute the Men & Women who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms we enjoy now. I cant wait until i am able to go to this museum and shake the hand of the man who has been able to put together this tribute to so many true AMERICANS.

Freedom Writer
7:16 AM, 5/9/2009

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