The war brought her family closer together. Clad in a white dress and moccasins, Sylvia Iglesias San Nicolas Punzalan (1927 – ) was preparing to

A young Malesso girl. Josefa Cruz Baza (1930 – 2021) is known as a quiet and gentle soul. But those who know her well knew

War is non-discriminatory. Sister Mary Bernard Unpingco (1935 – ) is a School Sister of Notre Dame and a survivor of war. She was born

Merizo’s best dropout. To this day in Malesso’/Merizo, they still talk about the lady who married young, dropped out of high school, and stayed home

Faith in spite of fear. Patricia Taitano Guerrero (1936 – ) was only five-and-a-half years old when Japanese forces bombarded the island and occupied Guam.

A frightened five year old. Becoming a priest was always what David I.A. Quitugua (1936 -2020 ) envisioned for himself, especially after receiving First Holy

A child’s wartime journey. Mary Taitano San Agustin Lujan (1936 – 2022) endured separation from close family members, a life in constant fear, endless nightmares,

Shrimp, breadfruit, and banana: The taste of occupation. Maria Babauta Taitague Escalera (1930 – ) was born to Candida Babauta Taitague from Hågat and Asuncion

From dark to lightness. Imagine that you are a child and that, like the burst of a bomb, you suddenly find yourself amidst a terrifying

I am a proud CHamoru too. Lillian Pangelinan Tenorio Dimla (1934 – ) never shared the memories of her childhood…with anyone. As a young girl,