One of the best things about writing WWII historical novels has been meeting some amazing men–veterans who have helped me with my novels. WWII soldiers who share their experiences with me in order than future generations will never forget.
Yesterday, I received an email from one of these men. Here is a story about Easter 1945.
Dear Tricia,
To you and yours we hope you always enjoy what Easter has given us.
For me individually I always look back this time of year, 62 years ago at where I was in our Forced March situation as a POW in Germany. We were on our last 85 mile forced march between Nurnburg and Moosburg. We did not know but it was the last leg of our 345 mile forced march. On April 17th we arrived at Moosburg again we did not know it would be the place of Liberation.
Moving with 9,999 other POW’s along the road not knowing what the future held…well the anxiety and uncertainty takes its toll on the human body and mind.
For this 84 year old man we appreciate your caring and concern. God bless you in your continuing walk in life.
Thanks for the Easter card.
Marion.
Lord, help us never to forget what others experienced for our freedom. Lord, we thank you for liberation–in our bodies and souls.
And…today’s stop on the A Valley of Betrayal blog tour is:
May we never forget the sacrifice of our precious soldiers!
Tricia, That is awesome. We had our relatives over to our house (nearly 50!) for my husband’s mom’s(Imy) 89th birthday recently. Imy’s “little” brother is a WWII vet who served in the European theater. He(John) and his wife were talking to me about reading, and duheee! I said, “I can’t believe I haven’t gotten you Tricia Goyer’s books!” So, now I have to order some for them, because I am not giving mine up.Are your books on CD?? Imy has macular degeration, and she would LOVE these books.
The WWII guys are some of the greatest guys I know. I certainly think Uncle John is “top drawer.”