My Time in WWII
A contest entry14 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I liked the way you've written this from your dad's POV Yvonne. And I know over here I feel we have turned into separate syates instead of one country. I think the same as you say, what would our parents generation think of todays world. Well told Yvonne, cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2021
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I liked the way you've written this from your dad's POV Yvonne. And I know over here I feel we have turned into separate syates instead of one country. I think the same as you say, what would our parents generation think of todays world. Well told Yvonne, cheers
Valda
Comment Written 02-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2021
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Thank you. I'm glad you understand.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
When I started to read this story of yours, I thought to myself, either my sister has had a face-lift and all the works, or she holds her age well!!!!! I dashed down to see it there was a hint, and then saw your author's notes!!! LOL! I'm just sorry I don't have a six left AGAIN. This is such a good story for the contest, you should do very well. And you're right about one thing, all those brave men who served in that war to keep our countries safe and free, would wonder what the hell is going on! Well done, my dearest SATP and good luck in the contest! :)) Sandra xxx (ps, and you do look very young!)
I'm sitting here with my tummy churning. I hate dentists and I'm a little bit (no, heck, I'm a great bit) nervous. I'll be leaving in an hour. Wish me luck!) xxxx Sandra
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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When I started to read this story of yours, I thought to myself, either my sister has had a face-lift and all the works, or she holds her age well!!!!! I dashed down to see it there was a hint, and then saw your author's notes!!! LOL! I'm just sorry I don't have a six left AGAIN. This is such a good story for the contest, you should do very well. And you're right about one thing, all those brave men who served in that war to keep our countries safe and free, would wonder what the hell is going on! Well done, my dearest SATP and good luck in the contest! :)) Sandra xxx (ps, and you do look very young!)
I'm sitting here with my tummy churning. I hate dentists and I'm a little bit (no, heck, I'm a great bit) nervous. I'll be leaving in an hour. Wish me luck!) xxxx Sandra
Comment Written 31-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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Thank you for all the compliments and for reviewing. I've been thinking of you all along about this dentist thing. lol. By the time you get this, you will have already been. Let me know how you are!!!!
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Going to email you now. xx
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow. I think you captured the very essence of the ambiance around WWII -- this is exceptionally well written, and for me, a very pleasant walk down memory lane. I was not yet born, but born soon enough after to have heard much of the sentiment that you write here expressed.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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Wow. I think you captured the very essence of the ambiance around WWII -- this is exceptionally well written, and for me, a very pleasant walk down memory lane. I was not yet born, but born soon enough after to have heard much of the sentiment that you write here expressed.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Dawn, I appreciate this from a writer such as yourself.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Yvonne.
There is very little resemblance between today in 1941 in America. The story of your father is tragic that he made it through World War II and dies on a street being hit by a car.
The current generation is socially and culturally illiterate. Couple that with politics and economics, that doesn't bode well for the future. The driver we have now doesn't have a notion of what to do.
Robert
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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Hello Yvonne.
There is very little resemblance between today in 1941 in America. The story of your father is tragic that he made it through World War II and dies on a street being hit by a car.
The current generation is socially and culturally illiterate. Couple that with politics and economics, that doesn't bode well for the future. The driver we have now doesn't have a notion of what to do.
Robert
Comment Written 30-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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It's so sad. I imagine there are a lot of veterans spinning in their graves. Thanks, Robert.
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You're welcome Yvonne.
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, My Time in WWII, creates a person's life within this timeframe. The world in battle, surviving shortages and fear, made a generation of Americans tougher.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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This story, My Time in WWII, creates a person's life within this timeframe. The world in battle, surviving shortages and fear, made a generation of Americans tougher.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Bill. Times certainly have changed and so have attitudes. What a difference.
Comment from Janetsue
I was raised in a military family and I appreciate your service very much. It is horrible that so many people no longer respect their own country. It is even worse that hatred of it is being taught to our children. Old Glory is a special flag incredibly honored by so many who sacrificed everything they had to keep it flying. Thank you for sharing your story in the contest!
A small typo here: I was stationed in Abilene, Texas as (at) the time
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021
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I was raised in a military family and I appreciate your service very much. It is horrible that so many people no longer respect their own country. It is even worse that hatred of it is being taught to our children. Old Glory is a special flag incredibly honored by so many who sacrificed everything they had to keep it flying. Thank you for sharing your story in the contest!
A small typo here: I was stationed in Abilene, Texas as (at) the time
Comment Written 30-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021
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Thanks for catching that. I have changed it. You know what it's like being in the military. I married a Navy diver back in 1965. It's a different life, for sure.
Comment from Pantygynt
Someone had to stay back and train those recruits. Your dad was doing a vital job. I often thought we didn't spend enough time training the lads to shoot straight, aim off for wind etc.
It's all very well training them to use ground and creep along in the dark but it's all waisted if you dont shoot straight at the end.
An interesting and unusual war story.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Someone had to stay back and train those recruits. Your dad was doing a vital job. I often thought we didn't spend enough time training the lads to shoot straight, aim off for wind etc.
It's all very well training them to use ground and creep along in the dark but it's all waisted if you dont shoot straight at the end.
An interesting and unusual war story.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Thank you. I didn't think this would get much notice. I really wrote it to fill up the contest so it would stop rolling over. lol. Thank you so much for those kind words. He taught me to shoot, too, and when I was young, I was almost another Annie Oakley. Truly. lol.
Comment from lyenochka
Loved the storytelling tone of this piece. Also, we forget how the civilians did their part during the wartime shortages. You brought all of this to light and it is such a sad thing that we are being so divided these days.
Suggestions:
Abilene, Texas as the time, (at the time?)
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Loved the storytelling tone of this piece. Also, we forget how the civilians did their part during the wartime shortages. You brought all of this to light and it is such a sad thing that we are being so divided these days.
Suggestions:
Abilene, Texas as the time, (at the time?)
Comment Written 29-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Ooops! Thanks for catching that, and for reviewing. Daddy was in the Army, he just stayed stateside.
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And your husband was in the service, too. I remember your long bus ride story! 💖
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What a memory! Thanks.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Ol' Glory will continue to fly high regardless of those that disrespect her, and expect something for nothing and keep the chaos going. You did a great job with your contest entry, Yvonne. I enjoyed reading about the time during the war though it was sad for those fighting it and for those waiting back home. You did a great job with the examples of how everyone untied behind a common cause--unlike today where it's me, me, me.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Ol' Glory will continue to fly high regardless of those that disrespect her, and expect something for nothing and keep the chaos going. You did a great job with your contest entry, Yvonne. I enjoyed reading about the time during the war though it was sad for those fighting it and for those waiting back home. You did a great job with the examples of how everyone untied behind a common cause--unlike today where it's me, me, me.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 29-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Thank you for this great review.
Comment from robyn corum
Yvonne,
I think it's so amazing to be born and to have lived at the time I have - to have seen all the changes I have. I agree that the folks of the Greatest Generation would have a lot to say. This was lovely! So realistic!
A note:
--> I was stationed in Abilene, Texas a(t) the time,
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Yvonne,
I think it's so amazing to be born and to have lived at the time I have - to have seen all the changes I have. I agree that the folks of the Greatest Generation would have a lot to say. This was lovely! So realistic!
A note:
--> I was stationed in Abilene, Texas a(t) the time,
Comment Written 29-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
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Oops! Thank you for catching that, and for reviewing. 8-)
