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One of my prized snares is a 1940 8x14 Leedy Broadway Parallel.

It is stamped April 1940 and I consider it a work of art. A year and a half later, the Japanese attached Pearl Harbor.

Thinking of the men who made this drum in that year in Elkhart Indianna, I assume/imagine that in some way, the person(s) who made this drum was directly impacted by that war by either serving or losing one who has served.

Just my thoughts...meaning I wonder if the person who made my snare would have any idea that by 1945, the US lost 418,500 men and women in service to their country.

Thanks to all that have served!!

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Posted on 12 years ago
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Patrick,, great thread and love your drum I have many drums in this time frame and Have thought similar thoughts about the peoples lives this drum has come across their history drum and owner etc.,

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 12 years ago
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I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you to all that served or who are still serving. My deepest gratitude goes out to those who have served this country and to those who did not return home.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
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From tnsquint

I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you to all that served or who are still serving. My deepest gratitude goes out to those who have served this country and to those who did not return home.

+1000^

My uncle was KIA on 6 June,1944 during the D Day invasion of Normandy.

In front of my house,his 48 star coffin flag is flying to honor his memory and many others of our military who made the ultimate sacrifice,as well as those that have and continue to serve.

The uncle I never met,continues to be an influence on me to this day.

Thanks uncle Freddy.

Steve B

Posted on 12 years ago
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http://www.ussarizonaslastband.com/

From tnsquint

I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you to all that served or who are still serving. My deepest gratitude goes out to those who have served this country and to those who did not return home.

Amen tnsquint.....among those not returning was an entire Navy Unit Band that perished on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Along with the 21 members of Unit Band #22, 23 sets of brothers( yes 23 sets!) also lost their lives on the USS Arizona that day.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From flamflange77

One of my prized snares is a 1940 8x14 Leedy Broadway Parallel. It is stamped April 1940 and I consider it a work of art. A year and a half later, the Japanese attached Pearl Harbor. Thinking of the men who made this drum in that year in Elkhart Indianna, I assume/imagine that in some way, the person(s) who made this drum was directly impacted by that war by either serving or losing one who has served. Just my thoughts...meaning I wonder if the person who made my snare would have any idea that by 1945, the US lost 418,500 men and women in service to their country. Thanks to all that have served!!

Nice thoughts, check out this date stamp...talk about history.

Mike Curotto

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