POW/MIA
The POW/MIA Day Story that Facebook Thinks is Too Political
With National POW/MIA Recognition Day held this past Friday, September 18, Americans from all walks of life and from every creed, race, and religion honored their fellow countrymen who became prisoners of war or were listed as missing in action and have yet to come home. As a Marine veteran, career educator, and writer who…
Read More“What Would Sybil Say?” A POW’s Story of Love, Loyalty, and Survival
When asked what kept him going during his nearly three years as a Korean War POW, William “Bill” Funchess, 91, gives credit to his physical and mental toughness growing up as a “South Carolina farm boy;” his strong Christian faith; and his wife, Sybil. Reminiscing about “the most wonderful girl in the world,” Funchess said…
Read MoreThe Bravest Man I Ever Knew
“My God, to witness him sing the national anthem in response to having a rifle pointed at his face – well, that was something to behold. Unforgettable.” – John McCain A tribute to George “Bud” Day, one of the most decorated veterans in US history and the only person to be awarded the Medal of…
Read MoreThe Fighting Irish of the Korean War
As a young boy, I remember how proud my grandfather, Patrick J. Sullivan, was of his Irish ancestry. As the son of an Irish immigrant from County Kerry, he was also proud of the USA and everything it stood for. From his humble beginnings in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to his international career as a US Public…
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