
War Survivor: Jose Santos Torres
The musician and soldier from Fena. At George Washington High School, Jose Santos Torres (1934- ) learned to play half a dozen different instruments, including
The musician and soldier from Fena. At George Washington High School, Jose Santos Torres (1934- ) learned to play half a dozen different instruments, including
In the footsteps of Saint Andrew. After teaching, Ignacio “Ray” Mendiola Reyes (1923 – 2018) opened a pool hall and then a mom and pop
Simply blessed. She arrived a few months early, the size of her mother’s palm, but survived and flourished decades to live a blessed and fulfilled
Family, love and sacrifice. Ana Blas San Nicolas Gogue (1935 – 2004) was six years old when the Japanese attacked Guam without warning on 8
From peace to chaos. It is hard for Maria “Babie” Rapolla Matanane (1929 – 2022) to forget the 8th of December 1941. Her day started
The darkest of journeys. Most people would find it hard to believe that there can be any positive aspect of war. What is hardly ever
Thankful to the Marines. Rosa Sablan Payne Murer (1924 – 2017) remembered the war as if it were yesterday. With her keen memory and strong
Fond memories of Sumai. Juan Quintanilla Guzman (1934 – 2021), affectionately known as “Major” spent his early childhood in Sumai and fondly remembered what his
Painful memories abide. Memories about the Japanese occupation remain a vivid part of Concepcion Castro Camacho’s (1932 – ) past. Her story depicts one of
Moved to the ranch with cousins. At the onset of the Japanese invasion of Guam during World War II, Jose “Joe” Alvarez (1931 – 2021),