It was a great story and read, and we should be thankful for those who were able to tell their stories and respectful to those who didn't or weren't able to. In most cases these men, who were many times only boys but rose up to meet something they and those asking them to didn't fully understand, still aren't able to mentally fathom what they went through. I had 3 great uncles who were in the war, my grandfather working for the SP was deferred 13 times and did not. I listened when they told stories, asked questions when able, but never tried to pry. I think the protective mechanisms in our brains for trauma make it near impossible for people to talk about. They're not called The Greatest Generation for nothing, and we need to always share and celebrate them and their stories like these when available.
Thanks very much for sharing this!
