
War Survivor: Francisca Quintanilla Franquez
A lover of songs and poetry. A lifelong lover of learning and music, Francisca Quintanilla Franquez (1920 – 2019) often found herself with a song
A lover of songs and poetry. A lifelong lover of learning and music, Francisca Quintanilla Franquez (1920 – 2019) often found herself with a song
They had God and each other. During the war, Ana “Ann” Anderson Atoigue Muna (1934 – 2022) and her family had two things: God and
Hid from the bombings in a hole in Toto. Agnes “Neng” Guzman Duenas Perez (1930 – 2022) was 11 years when the war broke out
Born on the March to Manenggon. Rosanne Borja Santos Ada, (1944-2021), was born at the end of June 1944, the eighth child of Ana Sablan
Emotional toll of war. As a young teenager, Justo Torre Leon Guerrero (1928 – ) experienced the ravages of war. Escaping the harsh torture that
Wartime Protestant Minister. Joaquin Flores Sablan (1912 – 1993) lived a long life and cherished his career as a school teacher before and after World
Educator, historian and public servant. Dr. Pedro Cruz Sanchez (29 June 1925 – 15 August 1987), known as “Doc,” was a prolific educator, historian and
Simon Sanchez (1895 – 1975) was a pioneer in education and a key player in the establishment and formalization of Guam’s public school system during
Photos from the Back to Sumai event by Edward B. San Nicolas, US Navy Base Guam’s Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office, and Guampedia.
Concepcion “Connie” or “Chong” Balajadia Duenas (1934-2018) was a Mayor of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon and was one first policewomen in Guam.