一个宾夕法尼亚州的学生帮助一个99岁的二战老兵返回德国,1945年,他在那里失去了双手,履行了终身的诺言。
A Pennsylvania student helped a 99-year-old WWII veteran return to Germany, where he lost his hand in 1945, fulfilling a lifelong promise.
一位22岁的宾夕法尼亚州大学生Tyler Boland帮助99岁的二战老兵Russell Sattazahn返回德国乌克萨斯,
A 22-year-old Pennsylvania college student, Tyler Boland, helped 99-year-old World War II veteran Russell Sattazahn return to Uckerath, Germany—the site where Sattazahn lost his hand in 1945.
Boland在与Sattazahn会面后, 承诺会协助他。 Boland在「保持历史活力」计划下, 采访退伍军人五年,
Boland, who has interviewed veterans for five years as part of his project "Keeping History Alive," promised to assist after meeting Sattazahn.
这次旅行由捐款和GoFundMe运动资助,标志着Sattazahn在80多年来首次返回欧洲。
The trip, funded by donations and a GoFundMe campaign, marked Sattazahn’s first return to Europe in over 80 years.
他回忆说,他从高中被征入伍,在一次炮火袭击中失去了手。 他向Boland(他称他为“伟人 ” ) 深表感谢。 Boland在其曾祖父(海军陆战队)的启发下,继续记录退伍军人的故事,并敦促公众尊重他们的服务。
He recalled being drafted from high school and losing his hand in an artillery attack, expressing deep gratitude to Boland, whom he called a “great man.” Boland, inspired by his great-grandfather, a Marine, continues to document veterans’ stories and urges the public to honor their service.