James P. Dibble: The Monument in Padula, Italy

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- James P. Dibble: The Monument in Padula, Italy
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- The citizens of Padula, Italy, were extremely friendly and helpful during Jim & Ted Dibble's search for answers to their uncle's death.
As everyone learned more about James and what happened, they viewed James as a hero and wanted to honor him. In May 2005 they erected a monument to his memory and sacrifice in helping them win freedom during WWII.
See photos from the dedication ceremony, including the monument itself, along with transcriptions of the speeches given.
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Preparing James Dibble's Monument
Preparing James Dibble's Monument just prior to its dedication. -
The plaque is installed on James Dibble's Monument
The plaque is installed on James Dibble's Monument just prior to the dedication ceremony. -
James Dibble's Monument in Padula, Italy
James Dibble's Monument in Padula, Italy. -
The plaque on James Dibble's Monument
The plaque on James Dibble's Monument. -
Jim Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton dedication presentation
James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton dedication presentation. -
Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943
Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943. -
James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton and Padula citizens
James Dibble's tentmate Jack Hanton (2nd from left) and Padula citizens. Jack flew with James on the mission when James was shot down and killed on September 9, 1943. -
The Dibble brothers with war widows in white and other Padula citizens
The Dibble brothers with war widows in white and other Padula citizens. War widows of Freedom Fighters wore white T-shirts to the monument dedication ceremony. Back row from left are Tom, Jim and Ted Dibble. -
Jim Dibble with Padula citizens at his uncle's monument dedication ceremony
Jim Dibble with Padula citizens at his uncle's monument dedication ceremony. -
U.S. Air Force Colonel Michael Dredla from Aviano Air base speaking at James Dibble's monument dedication ceremony
U.S. Air Force Colonel Michael Dredla from Aviano Air base speaking at James Dibble's monument dedication ceremony. -
Speech by Jim Dibble, James Dibble's nephew, at the monument dedication
Speech by Jim Dibble, James Dibble's nephew, at the monument dedication. -
Speech by Bill Dibble, James Dibble's brother, at the monument dedication
Speech by Bill Dibble, James Dibble's brother, at the monument dedication. -
Speech by Col. John T. Hanton at Lt. James Dibble's monument dedication in Padula, Italy
Speech by Col. John T. Hanton at Lt. James Dibble's monument dedication in Padula, Italy. -
Letter from Brigadier General Michael E. Ryan to Jim Dibble regarding James Dibble's monument dedication ceremony
Letter from Brigadier General Michael E. Ryan to Jim Dibble regarding James Dibble's monument dedication ceremony.
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- James P. Dibble: World War II P-38 Fighter Pilot
- James P. Dibble: The Search for Answers
- James P. Dibble: The Monument in Padula, Italy
- James P. Dibble: The Search for Answers