I thought I would kick D-day off with a flömarkt so I went to the only one in my area today and started looking around. After an hour or two I didnt find anything worth jumping at and was on my way back to the car when I passed this picture for the second time and after closer inspection I decided to ask the dreaded question of how much? I mean dreaded because so many people want 60 or so euro for a framed picture so over time I just stopped asking. But this one is different. Im writing with some emotion because upon my recent return from Iraq we lost 6 guys total in my Brigade. This is a small number compared to other deployments but their sacrifice is no lesser. I dont have the words. Its up to Soldiers to remember Soldiers because you cant relly on others to remember. I assume this picture was made by a reletive as it reads Gestorben für´s Vaterland bei Anloy am 22 August 1914. ( died for fatherland in Anloy) Under the picture is his name, city, and street address. Gebr. Strauss was in the 116 Infantry Reg from Hessen. He was from Geissen. I live in Hessen and actually not far from Geissen so this is a very interesting peice of history and more importantly a testomony of the Soldiers who gave their lives for their Fatherland. Im going to do some more research on him but couldnt wait to share this with you all. Lee
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