Comments for Into Life's School Blog http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:53:16 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Guest Book by Steve http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-2278 Steve Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:53:16 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-2278 Hi Cliff, My mother told me you’d given her a copy of “Into Life’s School.” Going online to find a copy I was happy to see you have a website. I look forward to reading of your experiences. My dad rarely spoke of the war years, and my Uncle Ken only did during the later years—and what stories he told. What a great thing you’ve done, recording your life for the future and for those of us whose lives touched yours. I’m happy to hear from Mom that you both are doing well. I wish I could have gotten her to come out here with us, at least in the winters, but she’s pretty rooted there in Minneapolis and Chris is close at hand to keep an eye on her. Mom and I talk at least once a week, usually Sunday evening. When he was alive, my dad nagged me incessantly to call her once in a while and I rarely did. I just reminded him that her phone made calls as well as received them. Since he’s gone, I’ve done what he asked. Funny how much smarter he gets as the years go by. It’s hard to believe he’s gone 15 years now. But he’s still around when I need him, and the kids have fond memories and stories to share with their kids. All the best, Steve Hi Cliff,
My mother told me you’d given her a copy of “Into Life’s School.” Going online to find a copy I was happy to see you have a website. I look forward to reading of your experiences. My dad rarely spoke of the war years, and my Uncle Ken only did during the later years—and what stories he told.

What a great thing you’ve done, recording your life for the future and for those of us whose lives touched yours.

I’m happy to hear from Mom that you both are doing well. I wish I could have gotten her to come out here with us, at least in the winters, but she’s pretty rooted there in Minneapolis and Chris is close at hand to keep an eye on her. Mom and I talk at least once a week, usually Sunday evening. When he was alive, my dad nagged me incessantly to call her once in a while and I rarely did. I just reminded him that her phone made calls as well as received them. Since he’s gone, I’ve done what he asked. Funny how much smarter he gets as the years go by. It’s hard to believe he’s gone 15 years now. But he’s still around when I need him, and the kids have fond memories and stories to share with their kids.

All the best,
Steve

]]> Comment on Guest Book by Mel Behnen http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-1815 Mel Behnen Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:10:40 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-1815 Hi Cliff 3.22.2010 You made my Day with your phone call. Fisrt, let me Thank You for your Service to our country. Gosh after leaving Radio Electric in 1966 We meet via the phone because I read about your WW II Roundtable in the Legionaire. Bernice and I just returned a week ago to Sun City AZ after 4 weeks on Waikiki Beach. We've been Sno Birds here for the past 16 winters. We head back to our home in Bloomington, Mn about May 1st if it's truly spring by then...Haha Looking forward to seeing you soon there after for a cup of Coffee and comradship. We're newly weds, only married 56 yrs Mel Behnen Hi Cliff 3.22.2010
You made my Day with your phone call.
Fisrt, let me Thank You for your Service to our country.
Gosh after leaving Radio Electric in 1966
We meet via the phone because I read about your WW II Roundtable in the Legionaire. Bernice and I just returned a week ago to Sun City AZ after 4 weeks on Waikiki Beach. We’ve been Sno Birds here for the past 16 winters.
We head back to our home in Bloomington, Mn
about May 1st if it’s truly spring by then…Haha
Looking forward to seeing you soon there after
for a cup of Coffee and comradship.
We’re newly weds, only married 56 yrs
Mel Behnen

]]> Comment on World War II History Round Table by Al Muller http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?p=200&cpage=1#comment-1813 Al Muller Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:00:12 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?p=200#comment-1813 Hi everybody, I am a teacher and a long time member of the eighth Air Force Historical Society. I just finished reading, "Into Life's School," by Cliff Digre. I have read many books on the 8th Air Force, but I enjoyed this book over most of the others. The book is a reflection of Cliff's personality, and for those of you lucky enough to know him, you'll know exactly what I mean. It was honest and open and written from the heart. It was very entertaining, and taught me a lot about the 1930s and 40s. I even fould that I was really interested in the details of Cliff and Bernices' wedding! Good job on the book, Cliff. I really found it great reading Al Muller Hi everybody,
I am a teacher and a long time member of the eighth Air Force Historical Society. I just finished reading, “Into Life’s School,” by Cliff Digre. I have read many books on the 8th Air Force, but I enjoyed this book over most of the others. The book is a reflection of Cliff’s personality, and for those of you lucky enough to know him, you’ll know exactly what I mean. It was honest and open and written from the heart. It was very entertaining, and taught me a lot about the 1930s and 40s. I even fould that I was really interested in the details of Cliff and Bernices’ wedding!
Good job on the book, Cliff. I really found it great reading
Al Muller

]]> Comment on Guest Book by Pete http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-2277 Pete Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:22:40 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-2277 February 27, 2010 Mr. "CB" Digre, I heard you speak at the WW II Roundtable a couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed your responses so much that I bought a copy of your book. I just finished reading it, and found it very entertaining. It is rare to hear what the pilots and crew of WW II bombers went through. I am glad you talked about all of your experiences, including life at the air bases. Thank you for your service, and for sharing it with the state of Minnesota. Sincerely, Pete Hoffman St. Paul, MN February 27, 2010
Mr. “CB” Digre,
I heard you speak at the WW II Roundtable a couple of weeks ago. I
enjoyed your responses so much that I bought a copy of your book. I
just finished reading it, and found it very entertaining. It is rare
to hear what the pilots and crew of WW II bombers went through. I am
glad you talked about all of your experiences, including life at the
air bases.

Thank you for your service, and for sharing it with the state of Minnesota.

Sincerely,
Pete Hoffman
St. Paul, MN

]]> Comment on Guest Book by Matthew Rodgers http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-1644 Matthew Rodgers Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:05:07 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-1644 Hello Cliff, I am the great great nephew of Tucker (Earl Rinehart, your crew’s engineer/top turret gunner). I am glad to know now what exactly happened in his death. I thought for a long time that my uncle just got shot and died but now I know it could have been a lot worse thanks for writing the book I realy have enjoyed it. Hello Cliff,
I am the great great nephew of Tucker (Earl Rinehart, your crew’s engineer/top turret gunner). I am glad to know now what exactly happened in his death. I thought for a long time that my uncle just got shot and died but now I know it could have been a lot worse thanks for writing the book I realy have enjoyed it.

]]> Comment on Guest Book by Dean Fulmer http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-1586 Dean Fulmer Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:39:26 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-1586 Mr. Digre, My wife Roxanne and I are good friends with Carrie and Chad. We are part of the congregation at Cross of Christ where Chad is the pastor. I just finished the copy of the book you autographed for our son Micah. He is a Marine assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion at Camp Pendleton, CA. Micah and his Recon buddies will likely be deployed to Afghanistan sometime soon. I want to thank you for your service to our country. Thank you also for sharing the stories of your life. It shows the human side of military service. The camaraderie, challenges, heroism, hilarity and how life-long friendships are forged. It also showed us the reality of dealing with the profound loss of life and the toll that war can take. Through all of that you teach us to learn, laugh and work hard at everything you do. You also teach us that faith and a personal commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ is the most important element of walking this earth. I will proudly hand this book to my son who will soon face some of the same challenges as you. It is a different time in a different war facing a different enemy yet the lessons taught in your "life's school" will be handed down to a new generation. Sir, you have our deepest thanks and respect. Roxanne and Dean Fulmer Lakeville, MN Mr. Digre,

My wife Roxanne and I are good friends with Carrie and Chad. We are part of the congregation at Cross of Christ where Chad is the pastor.

I just finished the copy of the book you autographed for our son Micah. He is a Marine assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion at Camp Pendleton, CA. Micah and his Recon buddies will likely be deployed to Afghanistan sometime soon.

I want to thank you for your service to our country. Thank you also for sharing the stories of your life. It shows the human side of military service. The camaraderie, challenges, heroism, hilarity and how life-long friendships are forged. It also showed us the reality of dealing with the profound loss of life and the toll that war can take.

Through all of that you teach us to learn, laugh and work hard at everything you do. You also teach us that faith and a personal commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ is the most important element of walking this earth.

I will proudly hand this book to my son who will soon face some of the same challenges as you. It is a different time in a different war facing a different enemy yet the lessons taught in your “life’s school” will be handed down to a new generation.

Sir, you have our deepest thanks and respect.

Roxanne and Dean Fulmer
Lakeville, MN

]]> Comment on Guest Book by alan koschnick http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-1564 alan koschnick Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:20:16 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-1564 Hi Cliff; I just finished reading your very interesting book about your WW11 experiences. You really put your life on the line for our country, Thank you for your service. I was reminded of a short poem "The Death of a Ball Turret Gunner" that I read while in college. It always stuck with me and now I know one !!! It was a pleasure meeting you on the Norwegian coastal cruise several years ago... your easy going personality sure plays out in your book. I can see why you have so many friends. It was hard to put your book down until I finished it. The special note you sent me will be kept in the book for safe keeping. Thanks again for sharing the memories of your B-17 days and your return to civilian life. It was fascinating to peek into your life story. Hope we find ourselves near Minneapolis sometime soon. I will give you a call. Your Friend; Al Koschnick Hi Cliff;

I just finished reading your very interesting book about your WW11 experiences. You really put your life on the line for our country, Thank you for your service.

I was reminded of a short poem “The Death of a Ball Turret Gunner” that I read while in college. It always stuck with me and now I know one !!!

It was a pleasure meeting you on the Norwegian coastal cruise several years ago… your easy going personality sure plays out in your book. I can see why you have so many friends.

It was hard to put your book down until I finished it. The special note you sent me will be kept in the book for safe keeping.

Thanks again for sharing the memories of your B-17 days and your return to civilian life. It was fascinating to peek into your life story. Hope we find ourselves near Minneapolis sometime soon. I will give you a call.

Your Friend;
Al Koschnick

]]> Comment on Guest Book by Greg Larson http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4&cpage=1#comment-1555 Greg Larson Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:35:50 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?page_id=4#comment-1555 Mr. Digre, I will be ordering your book very soon and am so glad I stumbled upon your website. I am Greg Larson. George Larson is my Dad. He passed in the early 90's...too young. He never spoke of his WWII experiences so I am looking forward to reading your book. I loved the picture you posted of my Dad. Thank you. Mr. Digre,
I will be ordering your book very soon and am so glad I stumbled upon your website. I am Greg Larson. George Larson is my Dad. He passed in the early 90’s…too young. He never spoke of his WWII experiences so I am looking forward to reading your book. I loved the picture you posted of my Dad. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Vacation and Furlough by Greg Larson http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?p=177&cpage=1#comment-1554 Greg Larson Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:22:58 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?p=177#comment-1554 Yep, I enlarged the picture and that's my Dad all right. He passed many years ago but my Mom remembers him telling her about this trip. Yep, I enlarged the picture and that’s my Dad all right. He passed many years ago but my Mom remembers him telling her about this trip.

]]> Comment on Vacation and Furlough by Greg Larson http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?p=177&cpage=1#comment-1550 Greg Larson Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:42:29 +0000 http://www.intolifesschool.com/blog/?p=177#comment-1550 Oh my...I'm pretty sure that the George Larson pictured here is my Dad!! He is Norwegian, hailed from Oregon City and ended up a Left Waist gunner in a B-17 out of Italy. Please reply if this sounds right...this is amazing. Oh my…I’m pretty sure that the George Larson pictured here is my Dad!! He is Norwegian, hailed from Oregon City and ended up a Left Waist gunner in a B-17 out of Italy. Please reply if this sounds right…this is amazing.

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