Croft appears on 944 list - Communist probably had him alive and in captivity after the war.
Croft also appears in Air Intel 3478-55
Cat 3 - Prsnnl obsrvd on grnd aftr bail out or crash, as indic in casualty rprts; or indiv assoc with intel rprts of captrd POWs.
Target was RR brdg at YC 4026. No one saw crash, but explsn obsrvd at YC 401270. A parachute obsrvd extended on grnd apprx 50 yds ahead of a/c whch was dstroyd.
@JohnZimmerlee Thank you so much for the information!! This agrees with my family's oral history, but the Air Force has withheld this for all these years. If there are any other family members who have missing loved ones from this era, this is the gentleman to contact.
I do not know who how but our family knew the war was a complot of Soviet union and therefore wished the best to Americans. Many men around the same.That time a normal man was unable to imagine, such things like Gulags and experiments with war prisoners were possible. KZ's, it was something else. Please accept my participation in your feelings. A normal old man from Prague, Europe.
The Cold War was an agreement between America and the Soviet Union. So many secrets... sounds like today, doesn't it? And we have our Gulags, too, such as Guantanamo. I wrote this song as an expression of feelings, not politics. The lines about "fighting for our freedom, and for Democracy" are exactly how my daddy felt at the time.
Today, we know that it wasn't exactly like that. The wars we're fighting today have different reasons than the men and women on the ground are told, as well. They are there fighting for an ideal; those who create wars are not idealistic at all.
I'm sorry for your loss, and mean this in the most respectful way possible, but I am absolutely opposed to wars created out of fear of a particular ideology.
It seems that the real threat is Democracy. Whenever something it doesn't like appears, it crushes it under its boot
If you can't tell by the very primitive jets, this was during the Korean War. He really did believe he was doing the right thing for his family; but it must be admitted that my daddy was into going fast and this was the only way he could fly. He rode his horse fast as a kid on the farm; drove his '41 Chevy coupe fast as a senior in high school, learned to fly in the summer of '45, and got to be one of the first men to fly jets.
I'm sorry to hear about your father. I will always remember that the people who died as a POW or MIA are the true heroes of the United States. He was a hero protecting Korea. I wish we knew what happened to them. May God Bless You!
Besides being so touching this song is also so well written and performed that it could have been done in the 50s or earlier. Thank you so very much for sharing so much with us.
I got to perform this song yesterday when my combo played at the local American Legion. I explained how I always feel my daddy sitting at that special table with the lemon and salt on the plate...
Thanks. It took a long time to write, and even longer to be able to sing it without breaking down. Last summer, I was working at a Boy Scout camp, and did it at the end of the staff campfire... even youngsters are affected. I was amazed and touched.
Thanks for posting Mary K. (A C&L-er)
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Croft appears on 944 list - Communist probably had him alive and in captivity after the war.
Croft also appears in Air Intel 3478-55
Cat 3 - Prsnnl obsrvd on grnd aftr bail out or crash, as indic in casualty rprts; or indiv assoc with intel rprts of captrd POWs.
Target was RR brdg at YC 4026. No one saw crash, but explsn obsrvd at YC 401270. A parachute obsrvd extended on grnd apprx 50 yds ahead of a/c whch was dstroyd.
john.zimmerlee at gmail dot com 404-394-6930
JohnZimmerlee 1 year ago
@JohnZimmerlee Thank you so much for the information!! This agrees with my family's oral history, but the Air Force has withheld this for all these years. If there are any other family members who have missing loved ones from this era, this is the gentleman to contact.
marykmusic 1 year ago
My uncle was KIA in the korean war. I like this video thanks for posting.
MeganAudreyPace10 1 year ago
I'm sorry for you man
Vexxnulvijfnul 2 years ago
Very nice. I'm sorry for your loss and hope that your life be filled with success and happiness.
wmd10 2 years ago
I do not know who how but our family knew the war was a complot of Soviet union and therefore wished the best to Americans. Many men around the same.That time a normal man was unable to imagine, such things like Gulags and experiments with war prisoners were possible. KZ's, it was something else. Please accept my participation in your feelings. A normal old man from Prague, Europe.
Jaromir1937 3 years ago
The Cold War was an agreement between America and the Soviet Union. So many secrets... sounds like today, doesn't it? And we have our Gulags, too, such as Guantanamo. I wrote this song as an expression of feelings, not politics. The lines about "fighting for our freedom, and for Democracy" are exactly how my daddy felt at the time.
marykmusic 3 years ago
Today, we know that it wasn't exactly like that. The wars we're fighting today have different reasons than the men and women on the ground are told, as well. They are there fighting for an ideal; those who create wars are not idealistic at all.
marykmusic 3 years ago
@marykmusic
I'm sorry for your loss, and mean this in the most respectful way possible, but I am absolutely opposed to wars created out of fear of a particular ideology.
It seems that the real threat is Democracy. Whenever something it doesn't like appears, it crushes it under its boot
LunarEcli 2 years ago
The real threat is Corporate Imperialism. And it's still going on.
marykmusic 2 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss...Thanks for this beautiful video its very touching, and I hope thigs are better for you now
CullenGurl123 3 years ago
If you can't tell by the very primitive jets, this was during the Korean War. He really did believe he was doing the right thing for his family; but it must be admitted that my daddy was into going fast and this was the only way he could fly. He rode his horse fast as a kid on the farm; drove his '41 Chevy coupe fast as a senior in high school, learned to fly in the summer of '45, and got to be one of the first men to fly jets.
marykmusic 3 years ago
waiting is the hardst part
tarjala9 3 years ago
my heart goes out to you ppl are really dumb for killing only b/c they are told to sorry
tarjala9 3 years ago
so sad to one losing dad...
oOstarcandyOo 3 years ago 4
I'm sorry to hear about your father. I will always remember that the people who died as a POW or MIA are the true heroes of the United States. He was a hero protecting Korea. I wish we knew what happened to them. May God Bless You!
MasterChief117xxxx 3 years ago
I'm sorry for your loss. My dad fought in korea. I'm a vet now myself. Hope things are better for you now. I'm very sad watching your video.
siujdog 4 years ago 3
Mary K,
Besides being so touching this song is also so well written and performed that it could have been done in the 50s or earlier. Thank you so very much for sharing so much with us.
oldtexascountry 4 years ago
It's a timeless thing. Thanks for your kind commentary.
marykmusic 4 years ago
Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
pcmom82 4 years ago
I loved it! Thanks for sharing what you feel in your heart.
ChitlinKraut 4 years ago
I'm sorry about your dad. Its a nice tribute though!
numbaU 5 years ago
I got to perform this song yesterday when my combo played at the local American Legion. I explained how I always feel my daddy sitting at that special table with the lemon and salt on the plate...
marykmusic 5 years ago
That a beautiful memorial to your Dad.
jrmno1 5 years ago
im korean and im so sorry for your father. may god bless him amen~
pplongstocking 5 years ago
beautiful tribute
fxfx182 5 years ago
Thanks. It took a long time to write, and even longer to be able to sing it without breaking down. Last summer, I was working at a Boy Scout camp, and did it at the end of the staff campfire... even youngsters are affected. I was amazed and touched.
marykmusic 5 years ago