Posted on 12/02/2004 8:27:09 AM PST by dware
Yesterday, I posted a request for oral histories from Veterans here on FR and elsewhere. I have received a small response, but nowhere near the response needed to put together a strong project. So, here is a little more info on what I am currently working on:
For some time, I have had a burden on my heart to write the stories of those brave men & women who have served their country and allowed all of us to remain free. My biggest fear is that their names will be forgotten, and I cannot let that happen. As long as I have the talent to write, I will dedicate that talent to making sure that every Veteran I come into contact with is remembered.
The burden to write the stories became much heavier the other night, after watching "Wounds That Never Heal", which detailed the stories of several men who survived 5 - 7 years in the 'Hanoi Hilton', while John Kerry betrayed them in the US. After watching this documentary, I decided I couldn't wait any longer.
I am currently seeking Veterans of all wars who would be interested in speaking with me, vie email at first and later via phone, about their experiences in the military. If you are a Veteran, and would be interested in discussing your experiences with me, please email me at dave@davidwareonline.com and let me know a little about you. I am in the process of creating a list of folks, who I will then be contacting within the next week or so.
If you know someone who is a Veteran and who may be interested in telling their story, please forward this to them and have them contact me at the email address listed above.
Several folks have asked me about my motivation for this project. The bottom line is that I know that there is never any way I could ever even begin to repay the debt paid by so many to allow me to live in this great free nation. I wish there was some way I could do it, but I know I could spend the rest of my life trying to repay that debt, and never come close. This project is just one small token of my appreciation to the men & women who have given so much to me & my family. That is my motivation, and I hope you will join me in saying thank you to those that gave some, and to remember the honor & courage of those that gave all.
If you have any questions about this project, or oare interested in helping out, please drop me a note at the email address above.
dware
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OEF and OIF here :-)
I would certainly appreciate the opportunity. Drop me an email at the address listed in the post above, and tell me a little about you (what branch, rank, service dates, etc.). I will then be in contact with you via email!
My husband's uncle was serving in the Air Force during WW2 when his plane was shot down over Italy. He survived for more than 3 months by sleeping in hay stacks and eating unspeakable things, while always on the run from the enemy.
He has written his story down for posterity and family history. His tale is harrowing and courageous; truly a nailbiter with a happy ending.
I'll see if I can obtain a copy for your project. I know Uncle R.L. doesn't have a computer, but I'd be happy to proxy for him.
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Cool! I am really very interested in talking with WWII Vets, so hopefully we can work that out!
I would be interested in giving you a hand. Check my profile and it will save a little time in me emailing you with the info. I also have two sons who are vets now with one having done a year in Iraq and the other was stationed in Oman and flew in Iraq, Afghanistan and other AO's.
Just read your profile, and will be contacting you via FReepmail shortly! Thank you, sir.
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A great project, I wish that I had urged my dad to write down his WWII experiences. I remember a lot of them, but not all. At the small University where I work one of our faculty who teaches a course in american values has been having each of his classes bring in WWII vets and we film their interviews to capture their experiences. Interesting stuff, everything from D-Day experiences to one gentleman who was pulled from an infantry division because of some special talents and assigned to Ike's war room. He witnessed the planning and execution of the D-Day operations and saw all of the key players involved in the process.
That is wonderful! I know I always enjoyed the time my grandfather (a Korean War vet) and I were able to talk.
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Have received a small response - still trying to get more!
OK! Then I'll bump THIS one, too! :)
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