EP #90: Remembering World War II with Steve Snyder
Current geopolitical conflict and war is filling our news feeds today. World War II ended over 75 years ago but there are memories that will never go away. Hopefully, today’s conflicts will eventually be just memories as well. There are some incredibly brave people that will need to be recognized.
Steve Snyder is the author of Shot Down, a book about the his father Howard Snyder, the pilot of the B-17 Susan Ruth - a bomber that was shot down during World War II. Steve has uncovered and amazing amount of information about a story that happened so long ago. He even connected with the pilot of the plane that shot down his fathers. It’s amazing that they have a friendly relationship to this day. Sometimes, impact involves remembering those who came before us.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
Why we should remember the impact of World War II
What veterans think of the war
How writing can change your life
How pilot training works
What a B-17 bomber is
What it’s like to go on mission knowing it might be your last
How important camaraderie is
What a Prisoner of War might experience
How you get backpay when you are Missing in Action
The importance of a wartime diary
What it’s like to connect with someone you fought against
The information in declassified military documents
Where Adolf Hitler set up headquarters after conquering France
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“ The book changed my life.” - Steve Snyder
“I had no idea what would happen after that (becoming a write).” - Steve Snyder
“40% of the guys in pilot training washed out.” - Steve Snyder
“The average number of missions being flown before being shot down was only 6.” - Steve Snyder
“Being a combat airman in the 8th Air Force was the most dangerous duty assignment in the United Sets military during World War II.” - Steve Snyder
“He decided to get back in the fight…He joined the French resistance.” - Steve Snyder
“He thought it wasn’t right to hide form the war so he got back in it.” - Steve Snyder
“That was a glorious day for my mother.” - Steve Snyder
“My mother kept all those letter that my dad had sent to her before he was shot down.” - Steve Snyder
“Most people know very little about their World War II veteran.” Steve Snyder
“Like a good husband I did what she tole me to do.” - Steve Snyder
“They shot each other down.” - Steve Snyder
“We continue to do research.” - Steve Snyder
“Most all the wars were fought on Belgian soil.” - Steve Snyder
“We just push forwarded and get it done on Speaking of Impact.” Bob DePasquale
“You have a passion for this. It’s more than just a story.” - Bob DePasquale
Resources In Today's Episode:
Steve Snyder: Website (and book) | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Audioboom
Bob’s Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
This week’s E-Impact Blog Entry
Episodes Referenced:
EP #14: Living With Purpose, On Purpose, and For a Purpose with Molly Stillman