Tragedy In The Skies: Four Flyers from Duck Pond Road in World War Two
Grange member and local historian Ken Moody tells the stories of four young men who joined the Army Air Corps during World War Two. Lifelong friends, they all heeded the call of duty and left the safety of their Westbrook homes to fly into unknown dangers.
Each one of them would experience disaster, not returning to base after separate fateful missions, all within nine months of each other. Two of them would make the ultimate sacrifice for their country, never returning home. The impact on the Duck Pond neighborhood was immeasurable.
Ken’s research brings to life their service with intriguing detail and passion: Cadet Wesley C. Dearborn; Sergeant Harold C. Lewis; Sergeant Frederick W. Gowen, and 1st Lt. Leonard Emery.
Saturday, August 13th at 7 pm
Highland Lake Grange, 9 Hardy Road, Westbrook. The Grange is accessible, program on first floor.
Admission free. Donations accepted. All donations will benefit Westbrook Veterans Relief Fund (operated by Westbrook Veteran Services Office).
Refreshments provided.
FMI: 536-0038 or gowenfrm@gwi.net
