Today, we honor those Americans who have suffered at the hands of their enemies as prisoners of war or death. I've written stories about both groups. They are always a challenge as to be a part of these unique groups would be terrible. But it's necessary for every American to know what they experienced in... Continue Reading →
Sailor Fought at Okinawa in World War II
I met Francis, or ‘Link’ as he preferred to be called, Holmes in his nursing home around 2012. This was early in my interviews with 260 World War II veterans so I don't recall who told me about him. He was happy to tell about his years as a sailor in World War II. I... Continue Reading →
Margie Stewart — Official Poster Girl of the U.S. Army
This excerpted story is from my book, It Was Our War Too: Youth in the Shadows of WWII. Margie's picture is also featured in my new Women of WWII Coloring Book. Both are available on Amazon. Women of WWII Coloring Book It Was Our War Too: Youth in the Shadows of WWII During World War... Continue Reading →
Helen Blackledge–WWII survivor; esteemed Hoosier educator
Helen Blackledge, 103, of Fort Wayne has had some difficult times in her life— things that most of us will probably never have to endure. Yet, she has never given in to discouragement or the wonder of waking up each day. Helen Blackledge was born on August 24, 1907, in Allen County. She grew up... Continue Reading →