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S&D
Founding Father
Ranger
James Altieri
We
are the creation of our founding
father, Ranger James Altieri. Ranger Altieri is one of the
original Rangers who trained with the 1st Battalion at
Achnacarry, Scotland. Upon his return to the states, Ranger
Altieri wrote two books about the Ranger experience:
The
Spearheaders
and Darby's
Rangers.
Ranger
Altieri has been an active Ranger these many years since his
return. He has perpetuated the Ranger legacy through his books,
several movies, and also through his dedication, inception, and
involvement in countless Ranger related organizations.
Among
these many contributions was his endeavor to find and unite the
Sons&Daughters of all six Ranger Battalions. His intent was to create a family organization that
would carry on the Ranger legacy. He collected the
names and addresses of countless Ranger offspring. This roster
was passed on to David Williams (past S&D president) who
along with an initial handful of other S&D, acted to organize
and implement the mission of locating and uniting Rangers
and their families.
Lynn Towne, current S&D president, was also among that
original handful to rally Ranger Families.
The
roster has now grown to exceed 600 WWII Ranger family
members. There are currently over 100 active, dues paying
members.
S&D
Working
together to:
Honor our Rangers
Educate our S&D
Unite Ranger Families
Inform on:
past,
present
future
events
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Who
are we?
We
are the descendants of World War II Rangers. We are proud sons,
daughters, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, wives, widows,
and grandchildren.
What
do we do?
We
are a shadow to the
Ranger Battalions Association of World War II (RBA). We support the established
RBA and every
Ranger in it. As they grow older, it becomes increasingly
difficult for them to unite as they have in years past. We
support their functions, educate, inform, locate, and
unite Ranger families. We have
united to help them get together, establish avenues to
honor their legacy, and insure their history lives on forever.
How
do we do it?
Together
with other members of the extended Ranger family, we help at
Ranger Reunions, (traditionally held every two years), and hope
to assist in their Chapter functions across the country to keep them active as
needs in these areas arise.
Why
do we do it?
We
do this out of love, appreciation, patriotism, understanding,
and adoration. It is a privilege to give back to a group of men
who has given so much. There is nothing quite like the
Brotherhood of Rangers. These
men travel to extremes just to be together. There is an unspoken
understanding and camaraderie that sustained them sixty years
ago, that remains today. They seek each other now, more than
ever. As a member of the S&D, you can help make this
possible for them.
What's
in it for me?
The
Sons&Daughters enjoy the satisfaction of showing these
seasoned heroes they have not been forgotten, nor has their
glowing past. The Battalion pages on this web site document the
outstanding accomplishments of this small band of 3000 men,
battalion by battalion. The S&D offers you a rare
opportunity to recognize, that by virtue of your lineage, you
are a part of, and privileged to memorialize the history of your
Ranger.
How do I join?
Click here to
access a printable membership form. Dues are a mere $35/annually
to cover the cost of mailing and administrative costs.
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