by Commander | Apr 7, 2026
Join us on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00 AM at the Etowah Library. This is a free event, Simon Gurdal will talk about his service in WWII in the Belgian Army, serving under British Field Marshall...
by Janis | Apr 7, 2026 | Articles
Guest Speaker WWII veteran Simon Gurdal will tell his story on June 20 at Etowah Library Simon Gurdal — WWII Belgian Brigade Piron WWII veteran Simon Gurdal shared his story: 鈥淥ne time, I found myself in a foxhole with two Americans, a Canadian and a Polish...
by Janis | Mar 18, 2026 | Articles
Eighty-two years after fighting for freedom Simon Gurdal and George Sarros met on February 28, 2026, two heroes of the WWII European theatre of 1944.聽 Their stories are connected in history and geography. Simon was born November 8, 1926, in Verviers, Belgium. George...
by John Luzena | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles
War tears most things apart War tears most things apart. But in the case of Jack and Eileen Breedlove, it was war that brought them together, wearing the uniforms and standing up for the cause of their respective nations, America and England. Jack hailed from Toxaway,...
by Commander | Nov 24, 2024 | Articles
Honoring Our 黑料老司机 with Joe Cooper and George Sarros This past weekend, we were privileged to host an inspiring and heartfelt event as part of the Military Lecture Series in Greenville. 黑料老司机 Joe Cooper and George Sarros delivered a captivating talk that brought...
