THE WAR: Roy Williams
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Lane Williams honors the service of his grandfather, Roy Williams, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Vasilis “Babe” Lavrakas
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Jim Lavrakas honors the service of his father, Vasilis “Babe” Lavrakas, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Ella Hobbs Craig
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Carolyn Craig honors the service of her mother, Ella Hobbs Craig, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Arnold Thompson
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Tim Troll honors the service of his father’s friend, Arnold Thompson, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Ray Troll
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Tim Troll honors the service of his father, Ray Troll, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Johnny & Janelle Ratliff
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Ed Ratliff honors the service of his parents, Johnny and Janelle Ratliff, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Leif Robert Ostnes
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Jeanne Ostnes honors the service of her father, Leif Robert Ostnes, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Phil Ames and Paul Ellis
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Annie Ellis honors the service of her grandfathers, Phil Ames and Paul Ellis, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Theodore R. Lindbom
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Kris Rognes honors the service of her father, Theodore R. Lindbom, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: John Trantina
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Bede Trantina honors the service of her father, John Trantina, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Eric Walter Peterson
Mon, August 27, 2007
As part of KAKM’s series of World War II testimonials, Will Peterson honors the service of his father, Eric Walter Peterson, in this brief video message. READ MORE →
THE WAR: Stories from Juneau
Mon, August 20, 2007
As part of airing THE WAR (starting September 23), KAKM will air three World War II veterans’ stories produced by PBS station KTOO in Juneau. The stories will air Saturday, September 29 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Jack Culbreath tells how he was awarded a Soldier’s Medal for clearing a minefield in a rest area near Leghorn, Italy in the chaos of World War II. Culbreath was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 30, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:00 p.m.)
Harold Wheaton recalls unloading ships on the Aleutian Islands, with cargo including fuel and bombs for bombers that would fly to Japan. Harold Wheaton was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 23, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:30 p.m.)
Thomas Byrd Stewart recalls helping his company cross the Po River during the Northern Italian campaign, actions for which he was awarded a Silver Star. Tom Stewart was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 25, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 8:00 p.m.)
You can learn more about each of these stories at the KTOO web site. You can even find out how to submit your own story to PBS’ national project.
You can also honor the service of family and friends that served in World War II by recording a testimonial at KAKM in Anchorage.
Jack Culbreath tells how he was awarded a Soldier’s Medal for clearing a minefield in a rest area near Leghorn, Italy in the chaos of World War II. Culbreath was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 30, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:00 p.m.)
Harold Wheaton recalls unloading ships on the Aleutian Islands, with cargo including fuel and bombs for bombers that would fly to Japan. Harold Wheaton was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 23, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 7:30 p.m.)
Thomas Byrd Stewart recalls helping his company cross the Po River during the Northern Italian campaign, actions for which he was awarded a Silver Star. Tom Stewart was interviewed in his home in Juneau on May 25, 2007. (Airs Saturday, 9/29 at 8:00 p.m.)


