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Old 27-09-17, 22:41
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Old 29-09-17, 01:19
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What a beauty that would be to restore as a 'living' memorial!

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Old 29-09-17, 01:26
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While I think of it. Any known crew members still alive?

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Old 30-09-17, 14:38
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Super stuff, lets see the tank given a full rebuild to running condition.
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Old 04-10-17, 05:23
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I have amassed quite a collection of Sherman parts over the last twenty years, I would be moe than happy to help the restoration of a Holy Roller any way I can if you get permission to get the old steed up and running...can't think of a better legacy

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Old 04-10-17, 05:30
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I have amassed quite a collection of Sherman parts over the last twenty years, I would be moe than happy to help the restoration of a Holy Roller any way I can if you get permission to get the old steed up and running...can't think of a better legacy

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WOW... It would be awesome to see this all come together!! Good luck with pushing for a green light Perry.
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Old 04-10-17, 18:30
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Thanks for the offer John. I hope your health issue is sorted quickly with favourable results for you and your family.
The fate of Holy Roller now rests with the regiment and the city. I have been pushing to see it removed from the park and placed indoors as a "last" option, full restoration being the goal. Some in the regiment are firm in their belief that it is a monument and should stay as such. My argument is that it is slowly rusting away where it sits, and that as a living memorial, it will be around for future generations.
This tank landed on D-Day, and was the only tank of the regiment to make it all the way through the war. The First Hussars landed with 61 Shermans, and after the first 6 days of fighting, had 62 tanks knocked out, having received 33 replacement tanks on June 9/10.

David,
A veteran by the name of Art Boyle, who was once the driver of Holy Roller, still makes it out to the annual D-Day parade the regiment holds.

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