In Memoriam
The following former Taiwan POWs have passed away since our last newsletter.
We extend our sincerest sympathy to the families of these men and assure them that although they are no longer with us, they will - Never Be Forgotten!
WILLIAM HAY
GNR., 155TH FIELD REG’T. R.A.
DECEMBER 3, 2001 (Not reported earlier)
ADRIAN (DAVE) DAVIDSON
SGT., US MARINES
FEBRUARY 29, 2004
E. R. ANDREW SEWELL (MC)
CAPT., 155TH FIELD REG’T. R.A.
APRIL 25, 2005
JUAN A. TRUJILLO
PVT. US ARMY
MAY 7, 2005
RONALD AMOS
GNR., 148TH FIELD EG’T. R.A.
JUNE, 2005
KEN BUTTERS
PTE., 4TH BTN. NORFOLK REG’T.
JUNE, 2005
DONALD THOMAS
PFC., US MARINES
JULY 8, 2005
BOB HAMMERSLEY
PTE., 4TH BTN. NORFOLK REG’T.
JULY 13, 2005
WILLY (TINUS) EXMANN
SGT., ROYAL NETHERLANDS INDIES ARMY
JULY 24, 2005
FRANK A. KAZERSKI
SGT., US ARMY
AUGUST 24, 2005
GEORGE L. YAKOPCIC
PFC., US ARMY
SEPTEMBER 16, 2005
JACK CATHERALL
SGT., ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
OCTOBER 31, 2005
Also
RON BADGER
CREWMAN ON THE
NEW ZEALAND HOSPITAL SHIP MAUNGANUI
JANUARY, 2005
LAWRIE PHILPOTT
SEAMAN, ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY
SEPTEMBER 5, 2005
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| POEM FOR A BELOVED BROTHER . . .
We would like to include the poem sent to us by Sarah Parker McAdams, the sister of John R. Parker, the American airman from the “Queen Bee” aircraft of VPB-117 who was executed at Taipei on June 19, 1945. The poem was read at the memorial service held by the wall of the old Taipei Prison on June 19, 2005 – 60 years to the day after the event. It captures both the importance of commemoration and remembrance, as well as the necessity of going on with life.
“Miss Me, but Let Me Go”
When I come to the end of the day,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long,
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the times that we once shared,
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone.
It’s all a part of the Maker’s plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me, but let me go! |
POW HONOUR ROLL
The POW Honour Roll on our website now contains over 4100 names of former Taiwan POWs. It is searchable, thus making it easier to find names and details of the former POWs. Click on the section entitled “THE MEN” to view the Honour Roll.
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A New Ex-Officio Board Member…
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Henk Nouwens, the Deputy Representative for the Netherlands Trade and Investment Office in Taipei as an ex-officio member of our board of directors as of September this year.
Henk has been involved with our Society since he came to Taiwan several years ago and has been a great help in finding and translating material on the Dutch POWs who were in Taiwan. He has used his contacts in the Dutch Community worldwide to help locate former POWs. We appreciate his dedication and assistance. |
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