World War Eleven

submitted by Charlie Matthews

Posted: October 22, 2021

A history lesson…

Editor's Note: The following came in a chain email from a friend. The original source is unknown, but the message will resonate with many seniors, especially those who are veterans from decades past.

Oh Boy!!!

YOUNG PEOPLE CANNOT LEARN FROM HISTORY ANY MORE, BECAUSE HISTORY IS NO LONGER TAUGHT AS A REQUIRED SUBJECT IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.

Theodore "Dutch " J. Van Kirk was the navigator on the "Enola Gay" when it dropped the bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, and is the last surviving member of the crew.

This really happened.

Dutch was asked to speak at a grammar school. The young teacher introduced him by saying the speaker was a veteran of World War Eleven (as in WW II).

Dutch stood up and walked out of the school without saying a word.

End of story.

For those who understand, no explanation is needed.

For those who do not understand, GOD HELP US!

Posted: October 22, 2021 Accessed 527 times

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Well said...

A comfortable old age is the reward of a well-spent youth. Instead of its bringing sad and melancholy prospects of decay, it would give us hopes of eternal youth in a better world.

Maurice Chevalier