North Platte Canteen

[7.62 NATO]

Just a really neat short video story --

When the "Greatest Generation" passed through North Platte, Nebraska during WWII, they got a hug and a handshake, homemade cakes and cookies, and a moment of respite and prayer provided by thousand...


YouTube - North Platte Canteen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07DGeLvDw8I&feature=related)

[smle-man]

Just a really neat short video story --

When the "Greatest Generation" passed through North Platte, Nebraska during WWII, they got a hug and a handshake, homemade cakes and cookies, and a moment of respite and prayer provided by thousand...


YouTube - North Platte Canteen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07DGeLvDw8I&feature=related)

Bob Greene wrote an excellent and touching book about this activity by the citizens of North Platte. Amazing and all done by volunteers. Worth the read!

[2571]

Thanks. I enjoyed it.

Book has been around for 2-3 years, at least. Quick, easy read and well worth picking up. If I'm right, it was reviewed on CSP Book & Movies.