Local Veterans and Their Stories

To preserve the memory and sacrifice of our veterans, the Freedom Museum is dedicated to documenting and sharing the stories of our local veterans, both past and present. Read some of the stories below that we’ve collected so far and check in regularly for new stories highlighting our veterans’ dedication, perseverance, and bravery.

Traci Rasdorf Traci Rasdorf

Veteran Stories: Prisoner of War George Idlett

Prisoner of War Survivor George D Idlett served as a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force during World War II. Despite the challenges he faced, he fulfilled his honor of being an American soldier with perseverance and grit.

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Lauren Dower Lauren Dower

Escaping the Impossible

Read about S/Sgt Monaghan’s Final Flight - how he survived a plane crash in March 1945 during World War II. With only a minute or so to get out before the plane went into a spinning dive, escape seemed impossible, but S/Sgt Monaghan persevered.

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