World War 2 bombs are found throughout Europe and Asia every year.
When they are found in Axis
Countries (Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, France, etc.) it is a good reminder
to the Germans, the Italians, the Japanese, etc. of what horrible things their
country and their Parents, Grandparents and Great-Grandparents did - especially
with so many now trying to play the victims.
When they are found in Allied
Countries (the UK, the US, Malta, etc.) or when it affects US Soldiers and
their families stationed in Germany, Italy, Japan, etc. it is a good reminder
of what their country and their Parents, Grandparents and Great-Grandparents
("The Greatest Generation") did and the sacrifices made.
In both circumstances it is best if the bomb/bombs are removed safely.
Vicenza, Italy is home to
American Soldiers and their Families. This is the Facebook Post from the US
Army Italy Garrison:
BOMBA Day: It’s Sunday, May 2.
Avoid downtown Vicenza.
Italian experts will remove a
WWII bomb at Contra Mure Pallamaio. The surrounding area is being evacuated.
For community members living in downtown
Vicenza, the city will shut off gas on May 1 at 2 p.m., The outage, which will
affect gas for cooking, hot water and heating, may last until late Sunday
evening. Also, early Sunday morning, electricity within the evacuation area -
450 meters of the WWII bomb - will be shut off. Telecommunication services will
also be affected. Residents living the evacuation area have been notified.
Host nation officials expect to
complete the operation by 3 p.m., and restore utilities to the affected area.
Any delays on the operation will be communicated via garrison channels.
Members of the Vicenza Military Community must
avoid the downtown area on Sunday, May 2.
On Caserma Ederle, the USO will be open
Sunday. The Arena bowling center opens at 9 a.m., with bowling, games and
activities.
For more information, visit the USAG Italy website:
https://home.army.mil/.../Garrison/public-affairs/bomba-day
For more information, visit the Vicenza Town Website (in Italian):
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