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Author Donald Casey with "To Fight for my Country, Sir"
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Event Type: Adult Program
Date: 11/11/2012
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Description:
 Commemorate Veterans Day with World War II veteran Donald E. Casey who will share stories from his memoir, "To Fight for My Country, Sir!" Casey was navigating bombers out of England in 1944 when his plane was shot down over Nazi Germany. He spent 11 months in the "Great Escape" prison camp before liberation. This special event is free and open to the public. Casey, who grew up in River Forest, hopes families will bring older children and teens to hear his story of war and survival.
Library: Oak Park Public Library Main Branch
Location: Second Floor - Veterans Room
Contact: Adult and Teen Services
Contact Number: (708) 452-3440