Aleksandra's Note: The following photograph and tribute were posted by Teresa Guidry, daughter of Halyard Mission veteran Staff Sgt. Curtis "Bud" Diles, Jr. of the U.S.A.F. Curtis Diles was one of the "Forgotten 500" who was rescued by General Draza Mihailovich and his Chetniks in the later days of 1944. As a result of his being rescued and returning home safely to live out the rest of his beautiful life before passing on September 10, 2014, 70 years later, 27 people walk this earth today, all because of the rescue of just this one man. The beautiful children and grandchildren of Curtis Diles are a living testament to the legacy of General Mihailovich and his Chetniks, and they have never forgotten their debt of gratitude.
This wonderful family continues to set such a fine example of the fruits of the Greatest Generation.
A personal note to Curtis Diles - They truly do not make them like you anymore, but people such as your children and grandchildren give us hope.
Sincerely,
Aleksandra Rebic
June 6, 2019
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"Yesterday was a beautiful day to visit Dad’s grave and to honor and remember his service and the sacrifice of all who valiantly fought for our freedom.
"Thank you Serbian Chetniks and Serbian villagers from the bottom of our hearts. We are forever indebted to you."
Teresa Guidry
Daughter of Staff Sgt. Curtis "Bud" Diles, Jr.
On Facebook
May 26, 2019
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This wonderful family continues to set such a fine example of the fruits of the Greatest Generation.
A personal note to Curtis Diles - They truly do not make them like you anymore, but people such as your children and grandchildren give us hope.
Sincerely,
Aleksandra Rebic
June 6, 2019
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"Yesterday was a beautiful day to visit Dad’s grave and to honor and remember his service and the sacrifice of all who valiantly fought for our freedom.
"Thank you Serbian Chetniks and Serbian villagers from the bottom of our hearts. We are forever indebted to you."
Teresa Guidry
Daughter of Staff Sgt. Curtis "Bud" Diles, Jr.
On Facebook
May 26, 2019
Gravesite of Staff Sgt. Curtis "Bud" Diles (U.S.A.F.) in Ohio.
Photo by Teresa Guidry, daughter of Staff Sgt. Diles, May 25, 2019
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The following photograph of the inscription engraved on the back of the Staff Sgt. Diles gravesite in Ohio was taken in July of 2017 by his daughter Teresa Guidry. The inscription reads:
CURTIS DILES, Jr.
S. SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES
WORLD WAR II PURPLE HEART
JUL 15 1925 + SEP 10 2014
ONE OF THE FORGOTTEN 500
RESCUED BY SERBIAN CHETNIKS
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If you would like to get in touch with me, Aleksandra,
please feel free to contact me at ravnagora@hotmail.com
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