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Memorializing Sacrifice: Honoring the Call to Arms

Memorializing Sacrifice: Honoring the Call to Arms

John Vassiliou, Editor May 27, 2019

When you hear that it's Memorial Day, you're probably thinking about how to spend your three day weekend. Will I sleep in all three mornings? Will I message my friends and play a game with them on my console until midnight? Or will I meet up with them in person and play a sport or go out to town? We...

A New Home in India

A New Home in India

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer Apr 3, 2018

James now found himself in the far-east finding a new home where he would be stationed for eight months before being transferred to his next destination. Bombay, India Apr. 25, 1944 - Approached harbor 8:00 A.M. - one week before was scene of the disastrous explosion caused by ammunition vessel...

The Atlantic Voyage

The Atlantic Voyage

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2018

You are now following James through, quite possibly, the most hazardous leg of his journey. In the icy waters of the atlantic, it will not be the waves or weather that is a constant threat, but rather the prowl of the Nazi wolf-packs (submarine groups), screening the water for easy targets. Throughout...

The Gathering Storm

The Gathering Storm

John Vassiliou, Staff Writer Feb 5, 2018

Over a month ago, I introduced you to my great grandfather, James, and his story; one that everyone in his time had lived but never spoken. In this first part of the series, you will learn about my great grandfather's life before the war, his enlistment, and where he trained before being shipped...