A tribute to my parents on their 79th wedding anniversary if they are here today

Mar 21

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From fellow blogger, Rosalinda Morgan, we receive a first hand account of when Smitty was on Luzon…

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With the war going on in Ukraine, I thought of the war in the Philippines when I was a baby. War is a terrible thing, and in memory of my parent’s 79th wedding anniversary, I’m reposting this story of how Dad’s decision saved our lives from the massacre. Otherwise, my three brothers and I won’t be here today. Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad! Love you both and miss you every day!

I sent this story four years ago to a fellow blogger, GPCox, who blogs about WWII in the Pacific at https://PacificParatrooper.wordpress.com. It is an excerpt from my book, BAHALA NA, Come What May. If you’re a fan of WWII Pacific Theatre, go and visit Pacific Paratrooper and say hello to GP.

Thank you.

Mom and Dad are on the terrace during their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration at their home.

My father told me this story of what happened…

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About GP

Everett Smith served with the Headquarters Company, 187th Regiment, 11th A/B Division during WWII. This site is in tribute to my father, "Smitty." GP is a member of the 11th Airborne Association. Member # 4511 and extremely proud of that fact!

Posted on March 21, 2022, in First-hand Accounts, SMITTY, Uncategorized, WWII and tagged , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 104 Comments.

  1. Tim Harlow | April 27, 2022 at 9:15 PM

    This was an amazing story. The personal story really brings the brutality of war out to the top. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Gypsy Bev | April 14, 2022 at 3:04 PM

    Such a well-told story of their gladness to see the American soldiers as they were evacuated from place to place. Always nice to hear war stories with a happy ending.

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  3. michelinewalker | April 14, 2022 at 2:54 PM

    This post is very touching. One’s parents never die. They have entered immortality, and you will remember them for the rest of your life.

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  4. Bette A. Stevens | April 4, 2022 at 5:58 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing Rosalinda’s story, GP. It’s one of those we all need to read often in this war-torn world. Grateful to all those who share sad stories made better by those who are willing to fight for right.

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  5. kaitiscotland | March 30, 2022 at 3:34 PM

    Wonderful. I was curious about how the people of the Philipines coped during the war. It was extremely dangerous I see.

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  6. Jennie | March 24, 2022 at 9:19 PM

    This was a wonderful story, the stories that need to be told, and need to be heard.

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  7. slfinnell | March 24, 2022 at 9:18 PM

    Such a good reminder that family stories matter. Enjoyed this very much!

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  8. Kally | March 23, 2022 at 11:16 AM

    Thanks for sharing such beautiful story.

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  9. doesitevenmatter3 | March 23, 2022 at 3:15 AM

    Amazing! What a wonderful tribute to some wonderful parents! Thank you for sharing this with us, GP!
    (((HUGS)))

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  11. Americaoncoffee | March 22, 2022 at 10:11 PM

    ❤️👍👍 I love it! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. jguenther5 | March 22, 2022 at 10:11 AM

    Remind me not to hide in sugar cane fields. I’m wondering whether the Japanese deliberately torched them. They were certainly capable of it.

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  13. Thotaramani | March 22, 2022 at 7:57 AM

    May God Bless you with Good health and Long Life always

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  14. shoreacres | March 22, 2022 at 7:54 AM

    I often notice and take time to read her comments on your blog, GP, so it was especially nice to get this bit of background. It’s quite a tale, and the connection to your father’s amazing. We never know what connections will pop up in this inter-webby world!

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  15. salsaworldtraveler | March 21, 2022 at 11:51 PM

    Thanks for sharing her account of what her family experienced. It is part of the reality of war.

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  16. trkingmomoe | March 21, 2022 at 9:21 PM

    My parents would have been married 80 years this year. Pearl Harbor happened 2 weeks later. Dad was in the Army Reserves, so he left right away. We must be close to the same age.

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  17. Garfield Hug | March 21, 2022 at 8:46 PM

    A good story that is worth of a repost! Thanks for sharing it.

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  18. Don Ostertag | March 21, 2022 at 4:32 PM

    Thanks for this share, GP. It is so enlightening.

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  19. Liz Gauffreau | March 21, 2022 at 3:54 PM

    This looks interesting! Running over to Rosalinda’s blog to read it now.

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  20. Prior... | March 21, 2022 at 2:55 PM

    so great to be connected like this – goin to read the full post now
    🙂

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  21. koolkosherkitchen | March 21, 2022 at 11:31 AM

    A great story, GP. Thank you for sharing it.

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  23. spwilcen | March 21, 2022 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks for the re-post.

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  24. T. W. Dittmer | March 21, 2022 at 9:29 AM

    Great story, GP. Once again, I’m thankful.

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  26. SCLMRose | March 21, 2022 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks, GP, for reposting. It’s one of those stories that should be told in the hope that we will learn from history.

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  27. usathroughoureyes | March 21, 2022 at 9:13 AM

    Powerful GP…powerful. They would be proud of you!

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  28. derrickjknight | March 21, 2022 at 8:55 AM

    So very pertinent today, GP

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  30. Cindy Bruchman | March 21, 2022 at 8:19 AM

    I loved it! You do such good work, GP.

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  31. equipsblog | March 21, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    Wonderful share, GP. Initially I was confused and thought that was your parents but the man did not look like your pictures of Smitty. I then wondered how Smitty would have had time to have sired a child in the Philippines. (Some of us are a little slow…) The two make a very handsome older couple.

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  32. Jill Weatherholt | March 21, 2022 at 7:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing this, GP. What an incredible story.

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  33. Dan Antion | March 21, 2022 at 6:55 AM

    Thanks for sharing this story, GP. I hope you have a wonderful week.

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  34. Remedies For Love Problem Solution | March 21, 2022 at 6:33 AM

    nice to share it

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  35. The Tactical Hermit | March 21, 2022 at 6:33 AM

    Amazing Story, Thanks for re-posting GP.

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  36. beetleypete | March 21, 2022 at 6:22 AM

    Good reblog, GP. I have been over and read the story.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  37. Animalcouriers | March 21, 2022 at 6:20 AM

    Thank goodness for that mercy. Hopefully there are many more like it to be retold in the coming decades.

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  38. GP | March 21, 2022 at 1:40 PM

    Thank you, Ned.

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