We now have a new generation of veterans. I'm calling these new vets, The New Greatest Generation. They have been at war longer than in any of our wars. We cannot tolerate as a country the venom and hate that was directed toward our Vietnam Veterans. That was a horrible stain on our country. I gave three special events last year during Veterans Day week where I spoke about my involvement in WWII as a 5 year old tap dancer with a Big Band, Kay Kyser. We entertained at the VA Hospitals in Southern California.
History needs to be shared, and how wonderful to hear from the people who lived it. Many people today know nothing about WWII, really don't even know who was in it?? Unbelievable? The "war effort" as we called it inspired us to experience loss and sacrifice, willingly. The same effort and support can be put toward building a bridge between the adults now in their 60s and 70s who had the experience of WWII and the new veterans. They will come home to a new country where there is less opportunity, and less funding for the veterans organizations. It is my passion and purpose to close that gap and to educate, entertain, and inspire everyone to step up one more time and create a new attitude of support toward our veterans. One that reaches out with hope, help, and gratitude.
Patricia Weaver, at 75years old, is a first time filmmaker. She is producing a documentary called "I am One of The Children of The Greatest Generation". It is a short form documentary filmed with adults who were children during WWII talking about their experiences. It is touching, sad, and sometimes funny. It is history being told by the people who were there as children. It is of TV quality.
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