Imagine encountering a Japanese war plane while carring on with your daily flight instruction on a Hawaiian tropical morning. Must have been one of those "I can't believe my eyes" eye rubbing moments. I admire her strength and confidence to pursue what she loved. Her letter to her mother seems to be a response to her loved ones about the concerns she heard her father convey to her brothers about flying. She knew the risks. She was doing what she loved and she assured them she was at peace with all of it.
Cornelia Fort gave her life willingly for her country, doing what she loved. She even wrote her own eulogy. Women served in many capacities during WW2 and their service was necessary for our eventual victory over the evil empires of Japan and Germany. Rest in peace Ms. Fort. Thank you Tara.
Thank you Tara. People have no idea of the many thousands of women that served in so many ways to help get us thru the war. If they had not - we might not have made it quite so valiantly. One of my SILs worked as a welder among other jobs - she passed at the age of 102 3/4 in 11/2019. My second husband was with Mac when he returned to the Philippines (d1996). My second stepfather was with Mac when he went to Japan (d.1999). So proud of those in my family and others that served overseas and here at home, sadly we are losing so many of them daily. I know that my family is just representative of thousands across this nation. We need to be grateful of all those heroes. Thank you again for reminding us of the heroes that we had back then.
Imagine encountering a Japanese war plane while carring on with your daily flight instruction on a Hawaiian tropical morning. Must have been one of those "I can't believe my eyes" eye rubbing moments. I admire her strength and confidence to pursue what she loved. Her letter to her mother seems to be a response to her loved ones about the concerns she heard her father convey to her brothers about flying. She knew the risks. She was doing what she loved and she assured them she was at peace with all of it.
Cornelia Fort gave her life willingly for her country, doing what she loved. She even wrote her own eulogy. Women served in many capacities during WW2 and their service was necessary for our eventual victory over the evil empires of Japan and Germany. Rest in peace Ms. Fort. Thank you Tara.
The strength of a woman is truly amazing! ❤️
did not realize this event was real history. thought it was a made up part for the movies...
Thank you, Tara! I had never heard of this heroine before. An amazing woman before her time.
Thank you Tara. People have no idea of the many thousands of women that served in so many ways to help get us thru the war. If they had not - we might not have made it quite so valiantly. One of my SILs worked as a welder among other jobs - she passed at the age of 102 3/4 in 11/2019. My second husband was with Mac when he returned to the Philippines (d1996). My second stepfather was with Mac when he went to Japan (d.1999). So proud of those in my family and others that served overseas and here at home, sadly we are losing so many of them daily. I know that my family is just representative of thousands across this nation. We need to be grateful of all those heroes. Thank you again for reminding us of the heroes that we had back then.
Another story of true loyalty, patriotism and love of country I had not heard of before!
Thank you, Tara!