Chapter 42 - Reg's Scrapbook - World War II Time-Line - 1945

Today I'm postingone major day from Dad's scrapbook for September 1945.  I definetly feel all of us need to remember these historic days and thank all of the servicemen and women that took part in these events.  The book, "Gibbon's Secrets", gives you "A Boy's Memories of the 40's" - and is available not only in paperback but as an ebook at all major book outlets (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, AuthorHouse - plus distribution through Ingram Book Wholesaler).  The ebook usage has had a phonominal increase with the introduction of Kindel, Nook, and now the IPad; there is an increase in people that just like the idea of reading a book digitally.  Cost is another factor as ebooks are more cost effective and therefore can increase the number of people reading today.


September 2nd 1945 - Japanese Foreigh Minister Mamoru Shigemisu signs the instrument of surrender aborar the battleship "USS Missouri", in Tokyo Bay, Japan.


From December 7th 1941 'till September 2nd 1945, which is just short of four years, the United States had been involved in World War II.  This won't be the end; occupation forces will be maintained, help to re-build the nations will be brought about, and the war trials will be held.  Unfortunately, this will not stop all evil in the world.  The United States will do its part to rebuild the nations of the world through aid and support programs, but . . . Unfortunately, this also will be forgotten by the same nations that we helped, and evil will still remain in the world.

Individual families that experience World War II in their home towns will remember the sacrifices they went through, and their many contributions toward the war effort.  They will remember the ordinary patriots.

First, they will always remember the young patriots; Bud, Donny, Wally, Duncan and Stanley, who showed their patriotic zeal in Gibbon.  Next, they will never forget the Gibbon men that either served in the armed forces, or served here at home; Dale, Tom, Jack and Bob, and all of the servicemen and women who lost their lives in this greatest of all efforts . . . . . to end World War II and to maintain our freedom.