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Sir Rhosis · 04-18-2003, 04:31 PM

Tried a search and found nothing on this case (though, God knows with all the "descriptive" thread titles like "Old Case from 91" it could have been covered and I wouldn't know it/end sarcasm).

Does anyone recall an update on the black GI who befriened the small boy in WWII? If memory serves, they had at least one photograph and the guy knew his first name. Was always surprised that this one was never found.

The "Lost Loves" segments did become tedious over the years, though I always enjoyed the military ones. I believe the soldier who saw his twin, though, was either lying or fell asleep on that train and dreamed the entire incident.

It seems to me that a lot of the "Lost Love" incidents could have been solved easier. I recall a young man who was searching for his "Big Brother" from his time as a troubled child. Hell, when they updated it, I seem to recall that friends of both of them called the "Big Brother" to let him know the guy was looking for him.

Maybe I'm being too harsh, maybe the internet the last few years has made it easier. I've easily tracked down people on the net I served with in the marines twenty years ago.

Sir Rhosis

Dandy · 04-24-2003, 09:07 PM

That story aired tonight (Apr. 24) and there was no update. The man looking for the soldier was Sigfried Leier (pronounced liar but I have no idea how it is spelled). The soldier's name was Alexander -- the family never knew his last name. I agree it should have been solved since there was a picture of Alexander with young Sigfried taken in 1945. It seems like SOMEONE should have recognized Alexander from the picture even if he is no longer alive after 58 years.

04-18-2003, 04:31 PM	#1
Sir Rhosis Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 18, 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 10	Black GI Befriending German Boy Tried a search and found nothing on this case (though, God knows with all the "descriptive" thread titles like "Old Case from 91" it could have been covered and I wouldn't know it/end sarcasm). Does anyone recall an update on the black GI who befriened the small boy in WWII? If memory serves, they had at least one photograph and the guy knew his first name. Was always surprised that this one was never found. The "Lost Loves" segments did become tedious over the years, though I always enjoyed the military ones. I believe the soldier who saw his twin, though, was either lying or fell asleep on that train and dreamed the entire incident. It seems to me that a lot of the "Lost Love" incidents could have been solved easier. I recall a young man who was searching for his "Big Brother" from his time as a troubled child. Hell, when they updated it, I seem to recall that friends of both of them called the "Big Brother" to let him know the guy was looking for him. Maybe I'm being too harsh, maybe the internet the last few years has made it easier. I've easily tracked down people on the net I served with in the marines twenty years ago. Sir Rhosis
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04-24-2003, 09:07 PM	#2
Dandy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13	Black soldier during WWII That story aired tonight (Apr. 24) and there was no update. The man looking for the soldier was Sigfried Leier (pronounced liar but I have no idea how it is spelled). The soldier's name was Alexander -- the family never knew his last name. I agree it should have been solved since there was a picture of Alexander with young Sigfried taken in 1945. It seems like SOMEONE should have recognized Alexander from the picture even if he is no longer alive after 58 years.