Today marks the 70th anniversary of V-E Day, the day my Uncle Babe missed by four days. He died on May 4, 1945, by drowning. … More 70 Years This Week Since Babe’s Death in Italy
How much of the staggering change in the United States might he have seen if he’d survived World War II? … More Today Would Have Been Babe’s 90th Birthday
This excerpt from Evelyn Kaiser’s letter to me — about Babe “bribing” an army censor — sounds completely in character. We’ve seen flashes of his sense of humor and mischief in other letters. … More A Wicked Display of Babe’s Sense of Humor
Her letter reminded me of another I had received from a woman who corresponded with Babe while he was in the service. … More Carol Tavares Was Probably a Teenaged Pen Pal to the Soldiers in World War II
A stroll through some old documents that I’ve collected — and finally organized so I can find things easier — revealed some information I forgot I had. … More Babe Was Definitely Wounded on Nov. 10, 1944
Well, Happy and Safe 