Veterans History

 






LLOYD LEWIS, WORLD WAR II VETERAN - Lloyd served with the United States Marines, 4th Marine Division during World War II. He was a rifleman. Lloyd and his twin brother, Boyd, were only 18 years old when they landed on Iwo Jima, February 19, 1945. Iwo Jima was the bloodiest battle the Marines have ever fought. The American forces suffered almost 20,000 casualties on this tiny pork chopped shaped island. Lloyd tells of the loss of his brother in this gripping story. Click here or on the picture to start the video.

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BILL WEDEKIND, VIETNAM VETERAN - Bill served with the United States Marines, Bravo Company, reconnaissance battalion, First Marine Division during Vietnam. Two weeks before his 19th birthday Bill was severely wounded in an explosion which cost him both hands and eyes. He also suffered a severe head wound. Today Bill speaks in schools and encourages students to use what they have. Personally Bill is a great friend and inspiration to my life and work. Click here or on the picture to start the video.
MARION GRAY, WORLD WAR II VETERAN - Marion served with the United States Army, 116th Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division. These were the first troops to land at Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Marion served as a combat medic as saw first hand the horrors of war. Marion’s faith has carried him through the years. I have enjoyed some very memorable times visiting with him and his wife of over 60 years, Ruthie. Click here or on the picture to start the video.
WALLACE CACKLER, WORLD WAR II VETERAN - Wallace served with the United States Navy during World War II. He was involved with the invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He described the landing at Iwo Jima as walking into the “jaws of hell itself!” His war experience forever changed him. I lost Wallace in 2007. I have very fond memories of going into his home in Colorado and interviewing him. He missed his wife dearly after she died. Click here or on the picture to start the video.

AL ZLATEN - World War II, Army Aircorp, P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot. Al was shot down over the Rhine River in Europe on his 36th mission. He was captured and became a P.O.W. Al’s story of survival is recorded in his book, “By The Grace of God.”


AL ZLATEN SALUTE


AL ZLATEN, COMPLETE AUDIO

INTERVIEW, April 7, 2007 (53 min.)

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BRAD FARRELL, IRAQ WAR VETERAN - Brad served with the United States Marine Corps during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Brad served his country well. When he came home he suffered from PTSD and turned to alcohol. Depression set in and he almost lost his family. Brad‘s Story is very engaging as he tells what it was like over in Iraq and what life has been like after coming home. His family has been a great support in his life. Click here or on the picture to start the video.
FRANK CAFLISCH, WORLD WAR II VETERAN - Frank served with the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Frank made the jump into Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He also fought his way through France to the Battle of the Bulge and was at Bastogne fighting for his life during the cold winter of 1944. In this clip we see a lighter side of Frank during his amazing interview. Click here or on the picture to start the video.

FRANK CAFLISCH - World War II, Army, 101st Airborne. Frank fought at the Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne, Holland and into Germany in late 1944 and early 1945. Some of his units, including the 506th Parachute Infantry Group helped liberate some of the German concentrations camps at the end of the war.

FRANK CAFLISCH, COMPLETE AUDIO

INTERVIEW, March 2, 2008 (60 minutes)

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