There are so many stories to be told by the “greatest generation” and yet we’ve only heard the smallest of fractions. Yet there’s a Texas teen who’s trying to preserve more and more of these stories before they fade – PB/TK
Texas teen films WWII vets’ stories because ‘we’re running out of time’ – By Brendan Mayer / July 21 2017
The 18-year-old wore braces and slicked back hair. He arrived from his home in Duncanville, Texas, carrying a bag of equipment, including two LED bulbs, tripods and a $1,200 camera.
“There he is,” Fancher said, his voice loud and welcoming as he met Norman Gagnon at the door. “Is this the man of the hour?”
Gagnon goes by Bob. He’s a 92-year-old World War II veteran from Massachusetts who served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Three months ago, he moved from California to his grandson’s home in Mansfield after the recent deaths of his wife, daughter, son and nephew.
When it comes to war, Gagnon talks about his experiences only when asked.
That’s why Fancher is here. In his free time, the home-schooled high school senior records testimonies of veterans, mostly from WWII, then edits the videos and puts them on his YouTube channel, Andy Fancher Presents.
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