LEGACY STORIES
I created these stories to commemorate remarkable people I had the honor of personally meeting and to inspire others. There are many ordinary folks out there with extraordinary lives that deserve a spotlight and appreciation and this is the place where I do my bit to keep their memories alive.
During my informal interviews, I take notes, make recordings and take a few images. Then I write the stories and illustrate with images and sound. They have been popular with older generations for their sentimental value and perhaps to spark a few memories and as teaching opportunities for younger generations. It has been such a pleasure to put these together!
Passion For the Skies: ELAYNE BROWER
When I first contacted Elayne, she was having breakfast at the local airport cafe. It’s not much of a surprise, considering the 87-year-old is a former pilot, airplane owner, nuclear and aeronautical engineer who tested Navy and commercial aircraft models and participated in sending NASA’s rockets to the Moon. …
70 Years Later: American WWII Veteran JOHN LIVINGSTONE
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. I’d like to contribute to the celebrations by honoring an American photographer, a former G.I. and World War II veteran, John Livingstone, who, as a young soldier, played a part in the liberation of Czechoslovakia, my country of birth. This is also a story about how I met a man who, along with many other American WWII soldiers, was erased from Czechoslovakian history books for over 40 years! …