The first faces I spotted while reading this morning's Spokesman-Review were Joseph Wagner, Denis Mikkelsen, James Sinnott, and Ray Daves (see story on www.spokesman.com). They're from the Spokane area, and they survived the attack on Pearl Harbor 63 years ago today.
In honor of all World War II veterans, I've placed a story by Fiddlin' Frank Smith on my website www.mariannelove.com
Frank Smith lives in Bend, Oregon. He is one of many Farragut Naval recruits who have signed my guestbook since the publication of my story about Farragut's history in Sandpoint Magazine back in 1998. You'll find the link on my website.
I feel fortunate to have heard from these veterans as well as members of their families. For some of their comments, check out the guestbook on my website.
And since this is such a significant day for veterans, please visit again. I plan to tell you about some of my students who've served in Bosnia and Iraq. Last night we were able to welcome one back to Sandpoint.
I also want to share with you a website depicting my older brother Mike Brown's experience of being shot down in June, 1972, while piloting a Cobra helicopter in An Loc during the Vietnam War.
In the meantime, stay tuned, and thank a veteran for his or her service to our country.
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