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This isn't an '03 story so I hope you will forgive me, but the people I "know" best hang out in this corner of the forum. As Rick the Librarian knows, I grew up in a tiny little farm town in Washington State. The city population is less than 2000 so everybody knows everybody. A friend tipped me off to the following story about a fellow still living there today.
The story incorrectly lists his home town as Dayton, Idaho but I assure you it is in Washington. However if you blink as you drive through town you might be in Idaho when your eyes open
Our little town, like most, was peppered with WWII vets including both my grandfathers. Most are gone, but I was fortunate to get to know many of them. Few spoke of their service. The town erected a very nice memorial on main street a few years ago that is disproportionate compared to the size of the town. All wartime service members (dating back to before 1900) names are added when they pass.
I happen to be heading back home this weekend to see some family. I might have to make a point of stopping at Owen's house and ask him about both of his visits to Iwo.
The story incorrectly lists his home town as Dayton, Idaho but I assure you it is in Washington. However if you blink as you drive through town you might be in Idaho when your eyes open
Our little town, like most, was peppered with WWII vets including both my grandfathers. Most are gone, but I was fortunate to get to know many of them. Few spoke of their service. The town erected a very nice memorial on main street a few years ago that is disproportionate compared to the size of the town. All wartime service members (dating back to before 1900) names are added when they pass.
I happen to be heading back home this weekend to see some family. I might have to make a point of stopping at Owen's house and ask him about both of his visits to Iwo.
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