PiGaKiLa

never even gave me the purple heart for being wounded on Okinawa, even though I'm in the official marine records as being WIA. What are you going to do?

Contact your local district Congressman. My mother's neighbor noticed how decorated his friend was at a reunion 50 years later and found out he should have received those as well. After contacting his rep, there was a ceremony held where he received 16 medals. It can't hurt to try - and you might get a free meal or two out of it.

Sounds like he is saying 15 seconds on Okinawa goes by much slower/faster than say sitting at home in your living room. Relative theory of time = time is relative.

Think of it as not just a thing for yourself, but as a way of keeping the memory of the WWII vets alive. A teenager might read the news story, or see the video report and decide to read a book or two. Maybe a school will see it and ask you to come talk to the kids. I know this is a bit idyllic and all, but one can hope.

Point is, I know you are humble and don't need anything, but you might just unknowingly inspire someone if you do follow through.

Riiiighttt Raggy!