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What benefits can be derived from recording the stories of World War II veterans?

Asked at Buford M. Watson Jr. Park: on February 16, 2003

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“I think hearing their side of the story, how war affected them, can help people who will never experience that side of the story.”

— Ara Johannes, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“I think it’s important for us and our history because you can’t know where you’re going to unless you know where you’ve been.”

— Ann Callies, grant program worker at Washburn University, Lawrence

“I think a better appreciation for peace can be gained from a project like that. My father was such a veteran and if only he could be here (at the war protest) today.”

— Joel Rovnak, KU cancer researcher, Lawrence

“Probably the most valuable gain is getting a better understanding of the people who lived and fought in that time — getting a new personal and historical perspective.”

— Janette Collier, unemployed, Lawrence

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