Hometown's Fallen:
Discovering the Human Aspects of Wars (Volume II)
Published: August 2019
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Table of Contents:
World War II
Korean War
Updates from Previous Authors
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Book cover designed by Joe Schaeffer, Made by Thaw
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In the News:
"Volume II of 'Hometown's Fallen' Now Available," The Plain Talk, September 20, 2019.
"USD Assistant Professor and Students Share Fallen Veterans' Stories in Second Book," USD News, Spetember 25, 2019.
"Fallen Heroes of Clay County," USD Credit Hour (audio), November 14, 2019.
"USD Assistant Professor and Students Share Fallen Veterans' Stories in Second Book," USD News, Spetember 25, 2019.
"Fallen Heroes of Clay County," USD Credit Hour (audio), November 14, 2019.
Endorsement:
History starts with documenting and preserving memories, and Hometown’s Fallen provides an outstanding model of how that can happen on the local level. Professor Williams and her students have not only safeguarded the stories of veterans from Clay County, South Dakota, but they have also shown others how the same might be done in any community. These stories and the reflections of those who collected them are a powerful reminder of the connections that can be forged between our past and our future.– Kurt Hackemer, Professor of History, Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs, University of South Dakota
These true stories, each of which was carefully researched by Professor Williams’s students, bring the individual histories of these Clay County veterans to life. This book tells about their service and deaths but also demonstrate the losses suffered by their families. It was striking how many family members had kept memorabilia of their fallen veterans for so many years. These Clay County heroes should never be forgotten. They gave everything, including their lives, for their country. Every one of them deserve the recognition that this book brings. – Art Rusch, South Dakota State Senator
Brave yet Tragic, Sorrowful yet Inspiring; Hometown's Fallenis an exceptional collection of expertly written and researched biographies of Clay County heroes. Volume II brings the reader the intimate details of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice and pulls back the curtain to see the impacts on their family, community, and country. – Maj. Daniel D. Sundberg, Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC, University of South Dakota
Hometown’s Fallen (Volume II) is a timely continuation of the progress Volume I made in preserving these important stories and the history of these service members’ lives and deaths. These volumes demonstrate that no sacrifice is lesser than another, and although the task of telling every story must be all but impossible, the cumulation of these biographies is greatly appreciated.– Andy Howe, Quartermaster of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3061
Hometown’s Fallen (Vol II) continues an inspiring and thought-provoking collection of stories that preserve the memories of deceased veterans and shine a light on the loss and pain experienced by families and friends. Professor Williams has taken a rather challenging research project and turned it into a meaningful experience for students and an opportunity for readers to learn more about the history of war and its broad effects. This is an excellent and inspiring collection of stories that honor our veterans.– Cynthia Aden, Clay County Veterans Services Officer
These true stories, each of which was carefully researched by Professor Williams’s students, bring the individual histories of these Clay County veterans to life. This book tells about their service and deaths but also demonstrate the losses suffered by their families. It was striking how many family members had kept memorabilia of their fallen veterans for so many years. These Clay County heroes should never be forgotten. They gave everything, including their lives, for their country. Every one of them deserve the recognition that this book brings. – Art Rusch, South Dakota State Senator
Brave yet Tragic, Sorrowful yet Inspiring; Hometown's Fallenis an exceptional collection of expertly written and researched biographies of Clay County heroes. Volume II brings the reader the intimate details of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice and pulls back the curtain to see the impacts on their family, community, and country. – Maj. Daniel D. Sundberg, Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC, University of South Dakota
Hometown’s Fallen (Volume II) is a timely continuation of the progress Volume I made in preserving these important stories and the history of these service members’ lives and deaths. These volumes demonstrate that no sacrifice is lesser than another, and although the task of telling every story must be all but impossible, the cumulation of these biographies is greatly appreciated.– Andy Howe, Quartermaster of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3061
Hometown’s Fallen (Vol II) continues an inspiring and thought-provoking collection of stories that preserve the memories of deceased veterans and shine a light on the loss and pain experienced by families and friends. Professor Williams has taken a rather challenging research project and turned it into a meaningful experience for students and an opportunity for readers to learn more about the history of war and its broad effects. This is an excellent and inspiring collection of stories that honor our veterans.– Cynthia Aden, Clay County Veterans Services Officer