Major General Clair Gill’s grandfather was held captive by the Germans for several years.
His grandfather, who was hopeful for rescue, relied on news like it was his lifeline.
According to the Department of Defense, there are still more than 80,000 Americans who are missing since World War II, including individuals from Alabama. In his memoir, Sage offers a glimpse into the experience of being a prisoner of war.
Major General Gill wants everyone at Fort Novosel to remember a certain fact. Major General Gill wants to send a powerful message to the nation: we must never forget them.
“We will always remember them, and we will never cease our efforts to bring them back,” stated Gill emphatically.
Today’s ceremony paid tribute to the POWs and MIAs of World War II, recognizing the sacrifices of all service members who are missing or held captive.
Even though they may be thousands of miles away, the military considers them to be family and will never cease their efforts to bring them home.
