DAVID BAYER – Holocaust survivor Auschwitz and Jaworzno Born to Jewish parents Manes and Sarah Bayer in Kozienice in southeastern Poland, David Bayer was the second of 4 children. His life as a teenager attending [Read more]
NESSE GODIN – Holocaust survivor Auschwitz and Stuffhof. Holocaust Survivor Nesse Godin nee Galperin was born in Lithuania into a Jewish community of over 10,000 members in Siauliai. On 26 June 1941, the Nazis occupied Siauliai. In [Read more]
The idea that two mortal enemies can somehow be reconciled is a uniquely compelling human condition, Mr Schrenk and Mr Müller showed the way. I was immediately struck by their story and hoped that I might be [Read more]
EDGAR HARRELL – Corporal USMC, Survivor USS Indianapolis (CA-35) The story of the USS Indianapolis is perhaps one of the more publicized events of WWII due to various films and popular culture (Jaws). The islander in me has [Read more]
ARTHUR BARRET – Flight Lieutenant, RCAF 420 Squadron 6th Group. When my band Skip Monday was invited to perform in St. John’s Newfoundland along with the indefatigable Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, I figured [Read more]
A cursory study of the Battle of Britain will more than likely lead the reader to learn about Geoffrey Wellum. I was fortunate to have his neighborhood priest Rev. Shane Griffiths forward my request onto [Read more]
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