Clouds arrayed like an army on parade filled my vision and the sun shone through to warm my shoulders as a military band erupted into a melody of horns paced for marching. It was the American Memorial Day, but the commemoration was being held a few miles from Rome.
Bill, beautifully written, as always, and especially meaningful to all of us "kids of the guys (and gals) who fought in WW II".... Thanks for the little extra on Bob Hope. I have so many memories of watching him on TV with my parents.
Lisa, thank you. Hope you're having a meaningful Memorial Day. Did your dad ever see him entertain? I don't think my dad did, although they did have comedian Joe E. Brown on a USO stage at their camp near Naples.
I don't think so, although I don't remember. My dad was a bomber pilot, so flew out of a base or bases in England I'm pretty sure, so wasn't in areas near fronts where large numbers of soldiers were gathered. But he sure loved Bob Hope.
Poignant and sobering, to remember their courage alongside their fear puts you in their place for a moment. Thanks Bill.
Thank you Todd. You just boiled down the purpose of my book and those trips to Italy.
Bill, beautifully written, as always, and especially meaningful to all of us "kids of the guys (and gals) who fought in WW II".... Thanks for the little extra on Bob Hope. I have so many memories of watching him on TV with my parents.
Lisa, thank you. Hope you're having a meaningful Memorial Day. Did your dad ever see him entertain? I don't think my dad did, although they did have comedian Joe E. Brown on a USO stage at their camp near Naples.
I don't think so, although I don't remember. My dad was a bomber pilot, so flew out of a base or bases in England I'm pretty sure, so wasn't in areas near fronts where large numbers of soldiers were gathered. But he sure loved Bob Hope.