I am the granddaughter of Henry Pees, with whom the picture on the internet is showing of my grandfather and Robert E. Grizzell.

Sept. 9th, 2001

About a week ago, you gave me Mr. Robert Grizzell's address so that I could write to him. Well he was able to write me back and I'd like to take the time to Thank Mr. Grizzell for writing me back.

It seems from Mr. Grizzell that grandfather and him were, in his eyes, great pals. They first met in Dutch Harbor, Alaska in 1943. They worked together a 40 MM aircraft battery in top shape.

The picture was taken in Pearl Harbor at a sidewalk photo shop in Sept. of 1943. Their ship was given liberty after they moored and secured the ship, they were able to leave the ship. That is were and how they came across the photographer.

Mr Grizzell was at sometime transfered to another division and saw my grandfather only a few times a week. They were supposed to have a later photo taken but never did.

Mr Grizzell ends his letter with "Henry Pees was a good man and I'll never forget him." So I say to Mr. Grizzell, "Thank you for the history you have shared with us, we will never forget you."

My Uncle also said my grandfather talked very highly of a man that went by the nickname BIG SWED. If that rings a bell my uncle would like to know. I am going to give your address to him, maybe he can tell you some more.

Thank You,

Amy Sawyer, G-Daughter