It is a book about their war and how it changed their lives foreverand ours. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers written by charley valera, there are many similar personal stories and photos by over a dozen different wwii veterans valera had personally interviewed. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Interview with return to hardwick filmmaker michael sellers. Charley valera tells the stirring stories of wwii veterans from modest backgrounds who became soldiers. We all know someone who was there, in world war ii probably a close relative, such as a father, brother, uncle, or grandparent. Charley valera is a published author and writer for various publications my fathers war. It is a book about their war and how it changed their lives foreverand. During these difficult times of being selfisolated im giving away free copies of my award winning book, my fathers war.
Cape corals charley valera finds niche in world war ii. Download audiobooks by charley valera to your device. To learn more about what it was like for his father and those that served, valera conducted heartfelt interviews with wwii veterans from both theaters of war and all branches of service. From small towns across the country, these young men gave up their early years, and some. These superpowers they didnt even know they had, but we know we dont.
On november 3, 1944, chiminiello went from new york to liverpool, england, riding high in the queen mary. My fathers war series a fitting tribute to our brave soldiers. Escaping certain death, not once but several times, lies at the core of this riveting, reallife story of an american soldier during world war ii. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers by conway crew feb 16, 2018 we all know someone who was there, in world war ii probably a close relative, such as a father, brother, uncle, or grandparent. Download audiobooks published by charley valera to your device. Furthermore, this book details how men went from citizen to soldier, fighting the. We may have been afraid to ask about their stories, and they may assume we.
Please click here to register and receive your full copy. Heartfelt interviews conducted by a wwii veteran s son shows the real daily world of wwii through the eyes of sailors, soldiers and airmen from all the branches and both theaters. Heartfelt interviews conducted by a wwii veterans son shows the real daily world of wwii through the eyes of sailors, soldiers and airmen from all the branches and both theaters. Well after the book was released, these 7 commonalities, believe, rituals, whatever, came to me. I had to look up some of the things they did like flying in a ball turret because i just couldnt believe i. Battle of the bulge remembered saturday in punta gorda. Comprised of stories from wwii veterans covering both theaters of war and all branches. Jun 25, 2017 charley valera, author of my fathers war. Leominster the official launch party for local author charley valeras recent book my fathers war.
Memories from our honored wwii soldiers thomas mcdonald. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers along with wwii b17 captain bill purple, recreate the bombing mission from 1943 over germany. We may have been afraid to ask about their stories, and they may assume we don. Department of virginia conference, 2123 october 2016 post 176 was well represented at the department of virginia conference in williamsburg, va.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. War history online thanks charley valera for sharing his some of his amazing photos with us in this exclusive guest blog. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers covers both theaters and all branches of war during wwii. Mar 25, 2017 leominster the official launch party for local author charley valeras recent book my fathers war. Valera is the author of the new book my fathers war. Far from home and fighting nasty battles that ranged from dropping bombs to handtohand combat even fistfights they did what it took to win a war. An amazing generation telling us first hand what fighting in wwii was like for them. Some of your family members are in these ordinary soldiers, in their graphic difficult memories for us all to understand. Valera and his 3 brothers knew their dad was a wwii veteran, but he never talked about it. Years after he died, valera found out about his fathers plights.
My fathers war series a fitting tribute to our brave. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers, there were many times i was surprised at the similarities. Pvt 1st class santo disalvo right earned a purple heart during the battle of san pietro in italy and a distinguished service. In these pages, readers are intimately treated to the perils of war, the acts of courage and bravery, the. My fathers war by charley valera overdrive rakuten. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers august 2014 present 5 years 4 months.
I know my generation doesnt fit their mold and as newer ones come along, they seem to stray even further. Apr 19, 2020 my fathers war memories from our honored wwii soldiers by author charley valera. A wwii veterans son captures stories left untold in my. This morning we were joined by author charley valera who has written a remarkable new book entitled my fathers war. Jan 09, 2017 heres one of the featured veterans from the book, my fathers war.
A wwii veterans son captures stories left untold in my fathers war. Years after his father passed away, forever taking his stories with him, valera was determined to document the lives of other wwii veterans. This is the full copy and available until the end of april, 2020. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers 9781532009532. Valeras book honoring wwii soldiers has launch party march. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my father s war. Chiminiello shared many personal stories and photos for the book my fathers war. Most of us have hardly heard their stories about their young war years. The 93rd bomb group was arguably the most decorated, most traveled and most effective b24 bomb group of wwii. My fathers war memories from our honored wwii soldiers. He is a pilot and aviation enthusiast has been invited to speak on topics of his book and aviation. Heres a few firsthand excerpts from one of the greatest. This is under five minutes of interviews from eight wwii veterans stories from long ago. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers by charley valera is a compelling book that brilliantly captures the grim reality of world war ii, exploring the lives of soldiers in combat, heroes who risked their lives in a war that some of them didnt even validate.
Charley valera is the awardwinning author of my father s war. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers by charley valera. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers furthermore, this book details how men went from citizen to soldier, fighting the good fight, seemingly overnight. Charley valera, authorwriterspeaker, cape coral, florida. Mar 24, 2017 leominster the veterans of world war ii have been rightly lionized as our greatest generation, yet their stories remain largely unspoken.
Interviewed by charley valera, author of my fathers war. Aug 17, 2017 charley valera is the awardwinning author of my fathers war. New book features veterans testimonies from world war ii. Today i met with ferns son alan, he explained how a simple thing like waking his father from a nap would trigger almost a panic from fern. Michele mcphee five time bestselling author, investigative journalist, producer abc news. Charley valera is an awardwinning author for his nonfiction book, my fathers war. Local author, charley valera, sat in with travis to talk about his book, my fathers war. After interviewing dozens of wwii veterans for my fathers war. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers has over private photos and hundreds of stories. Charley valera born 22 october 1957 is an american author. Furthermore, this book details how men went from citizen to soldier, fighting the good fight, seemingly overnight. Leominster the veterans of world war ii have been rightly lionized as our greatest generation, yet their stories remain largely unspoken. Lessons i learned from the greatest generation wwii.
Here, he recounts his interviews with 18 world war ii veterans, including purple heart recipients and those who fought in the battle of the bulge. Your coverage of my recently released book, my fathers war. My fathers war author charley valeras own father had spent almost four years fighting during wwii and lived out the rest of his life without a story to tell to his four sons. Valera recreating wwii actual bombing mission briefing. The heinies spotted us coming around the hill and started picking. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers video 2018 on imdb. Tewksbury public library notes tewksbury, ma patch. Be sure to check out his facebook page to find out more. Jun 12, 2018 lecture and book signing by author charley valera. They arent just war stories, theyre personal stories from a generation that will soon be gone, enshrined forever. Valeras book honoring wwii soldiers has launch party.
Years after he died, valera found out about his father s plights. Following is a section of a detailed letter shared with me for the book, my fathers war. These amazing brave men finally shared photos and stories not discussed in 7 decades. Author charley valeras own father had spent almost four years fighting during wwii and lived out the rest of his life without a story to tell to his four sons.
A combination of the greatest generation and saving private ryan. The book shares the stories of several local veterans. Mayor mazzarella said the men, who are also featured in the book my fathers war. Before you is a testament by our fellow neighbors who gave so much. New book features veterans testimonies from world war ii aopa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my fathers war. Four wwii vets honored by france in leominster ceremony.
Floyd cline, post 176 executive committeeman at large. The legendary marine corps officer and his bunch of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils gave a new definition to hellraising on the ground and in the skies. He chronicles world war ii stories as told firsthand by the soldiers, sailors and airmen that participated. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers with charley valera rr thursday, may 18, 7pm author charley valera will discuss his new book, my fathers war. My fathers war is a must read not just for world war ii veterans and history buffs, but for anyone who is moved by a truly riveting memoir. Anyhow, i want to share 7 commonalities i found while researching for a book i published called my fathers war. The majority of the wwii heroes have passed, and their stories are escaping us every day.
The stories of these men and others of their greatest generation are truly incredible. If you could turn back the clock to the 1940s, what would you ask dozens of wwii. My fathers war memories from our honored wwii soldiers by author charley valera. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers audible audio edition. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers for the fourday memorial day weekend was a great service to the community. Heres one of the featured veterans from the book, my fathers war. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers kindle edition by valera, charley. The world war ii air war in the pacific needed tough men like colonel pappy boyington and his black sheep squadron. My father s war is a must read not just for world war ii veterans and history buffs, but for anyone who is moved by a truly riveting memoir. Author charley valera s own father had spent almost four years fighting during wwii and lived out the rest of his life without a story to tell to his four sons. Valera book launch set for sunday in leominster sentinel.
Memories from our honored wwii soldiers will be held sunday from 2 to 4 p. Charley valera is the awardwinning author of my fathers war. Comprised of stories from wwii veterans covering both theaters of. During these difficult times of being selfisolated ill be giving away free copies of my award winning book, my fathers war. Charley valera is a published author and writer for various publications my. From left to right bob eidsvoog, 17th district commander. Following is a section of a detailed letter shared with me for the book, my father s war. Memories from our honored wwii soldiers by charley valera overview author charley valeras own father had spent almost four years fighting during wwii and lived out the rest of his life without a story to tell to his four sons. In a testament to his father and all world war ii veterans, charley valera has compiled stories of those who fought for freedom and published them in a book titled my fathers war. The ww ii saga of tommy lamore, a b17 airman vividly details his experiences in warravaged europe, from the horrific to the romantic and beyond. We may have been afraid to ask about their stories, a. This book contains the stories our fathers and grandfathers wanted to tell us about their.
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