Donald Talbot: Feigning death to survive

2023-10-19T20:15:56-05:00

Don Talbot spent his first years with parents, Walter and Helen, in their home on the southside of Chicago.  Upon completing 7th grade at Madison Grade School, Walter and Helen, with Don and his siblings, Barb, Wally and Bobby, moved to their new home in Harvey, Illinois. 

Donald Talbot: Feigning death to survive2023-10-19T20:15:56-05:00

Joseph Lombardi: Serving and Protecting

2023-09-18T21:30:24-05:00

Joseph Lombardi was born in Chicago in 1947 and raised in the Cragin neighborhood on the northwest side of the city. His father had served under George Patton in World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

Joseph Lombardi: Serving and Protecting2023-09-18T21:30:24-05:00

George Forbes: From Goalie to Gunner

2022-09-18T15:28:54-05:00

George was born in Chicago but grew up in Mexico. Just before George turned 18, he “borrowed” the family car to go to Acapulcoand got into an argument with his step-father when he returned home. He left home the next day to hitchhike his way to the border.

George Forbes: From Goalie to Gunner2022-09-18T15:28:54-05:00

Daniel Devine: A Sergeant at Age 18

2022-07-17T20:29:17-05:00

After Boot Camp and infantry training, "Sarge" was assigned to Camp Pendleton in California. His Military Occupation Specialty was artillery, and his specific weapon was the 155 mm self-propelled howitzer.

Daniel Devine: A Sergeant at Age 182022-07-17T20:29:17-05:00

Joseph Kwasny: Ambushed on the Beach

2022-06-07T19:42:31-05:00

Joseph Kwasny was the youngest of six children in a Polish household and neighborhood. He is a Purple Heart recipient, had a career in law enforcement and continues to help veterans today.

Joseph Kwasny: Ambushed on the Beach2022-06-07T19:42:31-05:00
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