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Randy
January 5, 2020
I just completed reading Harrys book A wing and a prayer. It is a magnificent read on the life of a eighth air force airman in WWII. Harry would agree that war is to be avoided at all costs but thank God for people like him who answer their countrys call when no other choices are left. I live near his farm in Western Maine. Which I could have shook his hand and thanked him for his service and his remarkable book.
November 17, 2018
My father-In-Law Harry Crosby was a multi-talented individual, a skilled wrriter, a 32 mission air navigator, father and a whiz at Croquet.
I'm learning more about the Second World Air War and the interesting politics of the US, Britain, France and the Soviet Union. I wish I could ask him questions and just talking to him again would be great.
Merritt Helfferich
Jim West
February 2, 2015
God Speed Colonel Crosby. Hope time has provided comfort to your loved ones. Knew Colonel Klinakowski, another 100th lead navigator -and through him heard about Colonel Crosby. Great men who were there when we needed them.
Carl Crisp
March 18, 2014
In 1993 my daughter, Jana, was at the library in Dayton,OH,when Harry was signing his book,"A Wing and A Prayer". She bought one, and he signed it with note Navigator to Radio. I was in the 390th with 35 missions. I'm reading it the second time. My condolences to his family.
Darla McFarland
February 19, 2014
I am a 62-year-old female who just finished reading "A Wing and a Prayer." I enjoyed it as much as any male reader might because it is so well written. I was riveted by the action and the accomplishments of this brilliant hero and those he served with. The world would be a different place if we had not had such men. Thank you, Mr. Crosby, for your service and your book.
Charles Heyneman
July 8, 2013
My father Harold L Heyneman flew in the 100th 349th. Mr Crosby sign my copy for my dad at one of the reunions. Great book sir !!
David Pellerin
June 9, 2013
I have just finished reading Harry's great book "A Wing and a Prayer". I wish I could have met him, he was one of a great generation who exemplified what is best in the Human Race.
Wayne Bavry
March 30, 2013
I find myself here after reading A Wing and a Prayer. I am sorry to see Mr. Crosby has passed on. He certainly accomplished a lot in his life as did others of his generation. The United States was lucky to have people like this who answered the call during a difficult time.
Pat Archer
September 20, 2012
My dad was in the 100th bomb group, he died in 2009, his best friend died today, Ralph Bates, also in the 100th bomb group. I want to get Harry's books, to add to my collection, I did not know until today that Harry had passed away, he was a wonderful man, did so much with his life. Please let me know how I can order his books, so my grandchildren will always know about these incredible men of the 100th Bomb group. I want every one of them!
Mike Corrigan
June 23, 2012
I was thinking about Harry, and his wonderful book, and the kindnesses he showed others, as I was reading "Hell Above Earth," another book about WWII B-17 fliers. What I was thinking was how much better-written and compelling Harry's book was; it deserves a place on the front shelf of all WWII literature. It almost made future books on the same topic unnecessary!
I lost track of Harry after he left the Lovell area, but thought of him often -- but reading the newer book made me want to find out where he was. So, as one can these days, I googled his name, to find out he was gone -- he passed the same week, in fact, that I left my long-time employment to fully retire in 2010, and a month before my own mother's death. Harry Crosby was a great man and I am honored to have known him.
Geoff Martin
February 25, 2012
The man who never bombed Bonn.
He remembered what it felt like to fly
One of the 8th's Castles in the Sky
What it felt like to taste Victory.
What it felt like to answer the Call.
What it felt like to see comrade Fall.
RIP Harry.
Dan Levitt
February 9, 2012
Harry and my father were friends and crew mates in the "Bloody 100th." They remained friends to end of my father's life in 1977, when Harry spoke movingly at my father's memorial service. He was a good friend to me as well.
He was a wonderful, kind and quietly courageous man and as he said about my father at his memorial service, "I will miss him very much."
Dan Levitt
May 16, 2011
Harry was one of my heros ever since I read 'Flying Fortress' as a 10-year old in 1964. Rest in Peace.
Hadi Al-Saadoon, Seattle WA.
April 1, 2011
I've read Harry's book several times and I find something new in it every time. What a fascinating man I wish I had met him (Alun Williams, Cardiff, UK)
November 17, 2010
so sorry to hear about Mr Crosby passing.He didn't know me,but I knew him from reading anything I could find about him.Art Peters
Diana McAllister
November 8, 2010
Harry was a dedicated member of our church and greater community in Lovell, Maine. I always remember his jovial greeting whenever we crossed paths, "Hi Di!" I wish I could have spent more time with him before he passed. He's such a wonderful, genuine, kind person.
Susan Schur Kaufman
September 1, 2010
Just read of Harry's passing in today's Globe. To all of you, my most sincere condolences. Harry was a very special, true, and dear friend and mentor to me for many years. The breadth of his compassion and understanding was inspiring.
Steve Greenbaum
September 1, 2010
Becky - Unfortunately, it's occasions like this that re-establish old connections. Your dad was a fabulous guy (no need telling you) capable of gaining the respect of obnoxious know-it-all teens like me
Don't know about you, but I must be getting old. My oldest grandchild, Hannah, starts kindergarten today. She has a brother and I have two more (grandchildren) on the way. AND my wife is retired !!, something I'll never be able to afford to do.
Hope all is well with you
Steve G.
Kathy Humphrey
August 11, 2010
Becky and family: I am so sorry to learn of your father's death. He was the rarest of people: strong-willed and compassionate, pragmatic while committed to ideals, gracious and protective. He was a lovely man who made one feel as though he felt he was talking to the most important person in the world at that moment. We are all better people for having had this fine man in our lives.
Josefina Quintana
August 5, 2010
Jeff Crosby and Family we the Thomas/Quintana family are very sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences.
Olivia (Lane) Hewitt
August 4, 2010
Harry was my Humanities professor at Boston University in the late 70s. He was a remarkable teacher and a gentle and kind person. He made a great impression on me and I thought of him often. I knew, though, he was happy and blessed with a wonderful family. I send you all sincere condolences.
Cynthia Macdonald
August 2, 2010
Becky, I'm so very sorry to read of your father's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Cindy Nasrallah
Paul West
August 1, 2010
Harry can now join the angels in singing, having heard them lo these many years ago.
lee white
August 1, 2010
Beckey and Family, so sorry for your loss, I remember working with Harry on political issues in the 1970's in Newton. Great guy
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