... did he wonder if he'd ever get to see his Mom or four brothers and two sisters again, if he'd survive? ....
... snippets of a hero's sacrifice
culled from the P.O.W. registry:
age at capture: 21
date of capture: 4/9/42
place of capture: BATAAN.
... a very long way from home ...
length of captivity: 1,224 days
camp(s) held in: O'Donnell Cab.
Hoten Mukden
... what was he feeling? what
was he thinking? did he wonder
if he'd ever get to see his Mom
or four brothers and two sisters
again, if he'd survive? ...
date liberated: 8/15/45
... two days before his mother's
birthday. can you imagine??
what a gift! ... f r e e d o m! life!!
Yeah, be proud, Karla. Not all of us could make it through those circumstances. I'm sorry this happen to him, but I'm happy he made it home. Thanks for sharing this poignant piece.
Sheila
And thank you, Karla, for introducing us to your valiant uncle Duke along with the pain, both mental and physical, this hero of America suffered.
May God continue to bless America and all those that, beyond loneliness, suffer both mental and physical pain to keep us "The Land Of the Free".
Mark
A moving and germane tribute Karla. Anyone that would take the time to write something like this clearly possesses a heart that is filled with gratitude. Your gifts are verdant, and your skills shine here.
Most abundant blessings this day poetess ...
richard
Simple facts--simply put, but they are powerful reminders of the dangers our brave soldiers face in defending country/freedom/family/religion... What a great legacy of patriotism he left. Living up to that kind of a sacrifice must be a doozie.
Glad I'm back too. Thanks for the reviews. --Charlie
Karla, isn't it strange how the real heroes are always so modest? -- I like this heartfelt tribute to your uncle Duke -- peace and love my dear friend -- Jon Michael
So beautifully written, Karla; a fine tribute to your Uncle Duke and all of our Fighting Forces, past and present - our Heroes
Thank you for sharing his story...
Blessings and Love - Micke
It wasn't until I was an adult that I learned of the atrocities of World War II in the Pacific Islands... So little has been publicized about that portion of the war. I truly believe that each of those who were captured were heroes, especially those who somehow survived that horrific ordeal. Thank you for opening our eyes to it...
Christmas - only days away; plastic snowmen and glowing reindeer adorn the lawns of neighborhoods all across America. All is calm, all is bright, and yet there is something tragically wrong about this Christmas night.
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Sheila
And thank you, Karla, for introducing us to your valiant uncle Duke along with the pain, both mental and physical, this hero of America suffered.
May God continue to bless America and all those that, beyond loneliness, suffer both mental and physical pain to keep us "The Land Of the Free".
Mark
Most abundant blessings this day poetess ...
richard
peace, Carole~
Georg
Glad I'm back too. Thanks for the reviews. --Charlie
With Love,
Cindy
In Christs Love
Michelle~
Fee
Thank you for sharing his story...
Blessings and Love - Micke
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :) *SALUTE!!*
He definitely was a hero
Well penned, have a great day
The Buzzard
Cryssa