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Edison Community College
World War II
Vets Tell Their Stories
Seven World War II Veterans will tell their compelling stories of
courage, honor, and strength during a special event held at Edison
Community College’s Piqua campus on Thursday, October 15 beginning at
11:30 a.m.
As members of the Greatest Generation, these World War II veterans
scheduled to tell their stories to Miami Valley audiences are eager to
make their voices known: Robert Tweed, Harry Christy, Marion Adams, Les
Edsall, Bill Brower, Harry Ashburn, and the sole female and oldest of
the group Nadine Nagle, 96.
These veterans were active in the Battle of the Bulge, Dachau, the
Beaches of Normandy, Stalag VII-A, POW camps in Poland and Germany, the
Philippines, and ferrying military as a WASP pilot.
Local group Thienn Snipps is preparing World War II music for the event
and will perform a mini concert from 11:30 a.m. until 12 p.m., with
speakers immediately following.
The coordinator of the event, Dr. Vivian Blevins, is asking community
members, school children, and area college students to submit words of
appreciation to these veterans. Her goal is to collect 500 letters or
cards to be delivered to the speakers on the day of the program.
Letters may be sent via U.S. Mail to Vivian Blevins at 1973 Edison
Drive, Piqua, OH 45356, or emailed to vblevins@edisonohio.edu
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