"He proposed by telegram"....

A Navy Man's Story

"I've been trying to get him to do this for years!"

Betty Fisher had a big smile and tears in her eyes as she accompanied her husband, Leonard, to his storytelling session.

"I really wanted this so much for the kids, and the grandkids. He doesn't talk about it much, but when he does, he has all these funny little stories that crack everybody up. I'm hoping his personality comes through."

Leonard and Betty were taking part in the Veterans History Interview Event, on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Pittsboro, NC. And I was excited to be a part of it.

Click for the rest of Betty and Leonard's story

 

Millions of Veterans...Millions of Stories...Tell Yours 

A veteran’s memories of military service are worth preserving and sharing with students of all ages. Our nation’s stories are an important gift to their education. In 1973 a tragic fire destroyed millions of personal military service records of our veterans. You may have the only existing record of their service included in your personal copy of your military records, in the form of travel orders, unit awards, separation documents and others. These are the “proof of service” so desperately needed to restore the lost histories from that fire. Contact us to discover how you can use your records to help re-establish the military service history of some of the over 18 million records lost in the fire. And while you’re at it, share your story in an interview with us. The National Veterans History Archival Institute is helping preserve memories of American veterans who have witnessed and helped shape our nation’s history. Call us for an appointment at (919) 449-5440.

 
Upcoming Event Days

• Stanton Homes, Pittsboro-Veterans Interviews and Open House-Saturday, November 22, 2008-12 noon - 4 pm.
• Raleigh Elks Lodge-Veterans Interviews and Open House-Saturday, December 6, 2008-10 am - 4 pm.
• Remembering WWII Seminar Course, NC State, October - December 2008. Click on News for further details.
• Members of the NC Funeral Directors Association are partners with the NVHAI and have willingly and graciously opened their doors for the conduct of veterans interviews and records collections.   Call your local funeral director for details.
• Our volunteers will also come directly to your homes to conduct interviews.   Email info@veteranshistoryinstitute.org for further details.