- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
0
Posted on 8/1/26 at 6:37 pm to bigjoe1
I’m a boomer. My dad was a B17 crewman…engineer and top turret gunner…in the 8th Air Force. And he completed all of his missions. His older brother was a B25 pilot in the Pacific. He did not survive.
Like most WW II vets he would not talk about the war until I got him to attend the grand opening of the WW II Museum. As the grand opening was approaching, I repeatedly suggested that he attend. But, he kept refusing. Finally, I registered him and bought tickets for him and my mom to many of the events. Once all these vets got together, they started talking and opening up. Sometimes very emotional. It was like pulling the plug on a damn. It was a catharsis. He wrote me a couple of weeks after the grand opening saying it was one of the best experiences of his life.
Like most WW II vets he would not talk about the war until I got him to attend the grand opening of the WW II Museum. As the grand opening was approaching, I repeatedly suggested that he attend. But, he kept refusing. Finally, I registered him and bought tickets for him and my mom to many of the events. Once all these vets got together, they started talking and opening up. Sometimes very emotional. It was like pulling the plug on a damn. It was a catharsis. He wrote me a couple of weeks after the grand opening saying it was one of the best experiences of his life.
Posted on 8/1/26 at 6:44 pm to Coach Yo
quote:
Like most WW II vets he would not talk about the war
Like my Dad. He would answer some questions but, he never initiated the conversation. I sure they all went through things they never wanted to remember .
He was very proud of his service. He told Mother years before his death that he didn't want a casket spray. He wanted the flag ceremony.
Posted on 8/1/26 at 7:03 pm to weagle1999
quote:
Am I the only one who gets tired of hearing about WW2?
I’m not sure if anyone has ever informed you, but you’re under no obligation whatsoever to post in, or even open, threads that do not interest you.
Page 2 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News