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1922
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2023
Guy Stern Obituary
Guy Stern was a German refugee who fled the Nazis in the 1930s, journeyed to the United States, and became a military intelligence operative for the U.S. during World War II as part of the elite group known as The Ritchie Boys.
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dave H
December 3, 2024
Loved watching and listening to Guy as my father was ALSO a Ritchie Boy.
My Father passed on December 21st of last year and I hope both of them are together in heaven.
Gary Rosenbaum
June 15, 2024
Thanks for your service to our country.
Michele Egan
February 26, 2024
Please accept my condolence.
David Hayon
December 22, 2023
My father, Norman Hayon served with Guy as a "Ritchie Boy." dad died Dec. 21st, 2 weeks after guy. I pray they both meet up in heaven. Watched beautiful documentaries of Guy and the Ritchie Boys.
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David Chisholm
December 21, 2023
A wonderful person, whom I first met at the University of Cincinnati in 1971, and who encouraged me to continue my studies of German in Germany. I then taught German at the University of Arizona from 1973 until 2021. I will never forget Guy.
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Teresa Gates
December 18, 2023
Rest in Peace, Mr. Stern. God bless you.
Marissa
December 14, 2023
Thank you for your service. Deepest condolences to family, friends, and fellow citizens. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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