Comments on: B-29 Crew Visits W.A.White House

By: mandafowler

mandafowler — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:08:30 +0000

You know I lived in Emporia for nearly 19 years of my life and I don’t remember really being taught anything about W.A.W.. You have intrigued me and I will be looking up what I can now. Thanks for opening my eyes.

By: heineken160

heineken160 — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:08:38 +0000

I just realized the B-29 crew visit was on the 29th. Any numerologists out there?

By: heineken160

heineken160 — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:01:33 +0000

Each of these men had family at the Wichita Reunion who stayed behind. I did meet Mrs. Wong there briefly when John Sanderson and I joined the men for breakfast. This Daily News and Beverley Buller’s book and Jan Biles’ feature to run later in the Topeka Capital Journal will help these three share the day with family and friends.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:47:34 +0000

The three Vets were just really nice men. They knew each other well – they keep in touch at their annual reunions – so they joked around and teased each other.

And Roger… this visit wouldn’t have occurred without Roger. He got people involved in planning this and in bringing the men here. Roger made it happen. And what a fine impression these men must have made on the youngsters at the WAW Book Award Ceremony.

By: heineken160

heineken160 — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:33:28 +0000

You are kind, Flips.

We owed these WWII friends a royal welcome and a sentimental journey. By the end of the visit, you felt like you had known these men for at least a dozen years.

Each are over 80 and I was concerned that our itinerary was a little too ambitious but they seemed to have the right energy to enjoy the day.

I asked that when they return home to Louisiana, Florida and California to be advocates for the White legacy and for the historic site.