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Old 12-10-2012, 13:03   #1
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Birger Stromsheim dies at 101

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/10/wo...orld&seid=auto

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Old 12-10-2012, 13:16   #2
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Thanks for posting. That remains an inspiring story, including the survival of the original team.
RIP and Skål!

ETA: There is a bit more depth in the Telegraph's article here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obit...tromsheim.html
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Old 12-10-2012, 16:35   #3
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Thanks for the additional article. Great read.
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