[visualops]

My uncle, a Marine, was killed at Iwo Jima and is buried there. My father felt that it would be too traumatic for their mother to bring his brother's body home (as their father had recently passed away as well). All I have of my uncle is my father's childhood reminiscences, and I gave my son his name as a middle name to honor him.
I won't be seeing that film.

[CDB]

My uncle, a Marine, was killed at Iwo Jima and is buried there. My father felt that it would be too traumatic for their mother to bring his brother's body home (as their father had recently passed away as well). All I have of my uncle is my father's childhood reminiscences, and I gave my son his name as a middle name to honor him.

My condolences to your uncle and his family, and to your dad and you, of course. Quite a moving post. May your uncle rest in peace on that h*llish island.

[Vor Lady]

You may appreciate Vision Forum's documentary on Iwo Jima called The League of Grateful Sons.