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It’s been 75 years since the end of World War II, and the veterans of that horrific war have many stories to share, but little time to do so. In our film, “The Greatest Generation: Let Us Not Forget” you will hear stories of the brave men and women who valiantly served our country during the most pivotal time in U.S. history. Unlike other WWII documentaries, this film will detail the journey of our heroes, beginning with their entry into the service, followed by their efforts in the war, and equally important, the impact on which the war had in their lives. Here are a few samples.

Tom Houdek was 17 in 1941 and had to wait a year to enlist and serve his country.  Within months of finally entering the army, Tom was captured by the Germans and shares his stories about survival, both physically and mentally as a POW. When captured, Tom weighed 155 pounds. When freed, he weighed only 98 pounds.

Don Folsom describes his activity on the battlefield in the Pacific. “The Battle of Tarawa was brutal”, says Don as he anguishes from the memory of witnessing hundreds of men dying around him. In addition, Don shares what it felt like to kill the enemy along with stories from the front line. Upon returning home, Don struggled for months with nightmares and had to learn to cope with bottling up his feelings from the war for decades.

Gene Overholt was a communication specialist in the army. While he wasn’t involved in combat, Gene was responsible for the transmission of vital information in the war effort. He married just before leaving America and provides intimate stories of the letters which he and his bride wrote to each other. On the lighter side, Gene discusses his recruitment to play football on the base league. You will also hear about Gene’s emotional return home as well as his time as International President of the Kiwanis Club.

These are just a few of the stories we will hear from approximately 20 veterans from this war time. Beyond these men will be stories from Tuskegee Airmen and Rosie the Riveters as well. The emotional, lifelong journey is coming to a close for these soldiers, and we are proud to bring their stories to the silver screen. Let’s show our dedication and thanks to these veterans through the support of our film. Thank you.

At this stage, we have the distribution support of PBS and are working to secure a pair of notable actors to narrate the film. Thus, our final effort is to secure funding for the project. At this time, we are seeking sponsorships from companies and individuals which will allow us to produce this historic film. Thank you in advance for supporting this historic film, as we preserve the stories of the greatest generation this country has ever known. May God bless you.

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