My father was one of the lucky ones ... he returned from war to raise his family and make a life. Surviving the epic Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in Korea, he spent many years setting an example and doing his best to ensure that those who gave their last full measure of devotion on the battlefield were not forgotten. One has only to visit the plaza at the Kootenai County Courthouse and Adminstration Building to see tangible evidence of his legacy, and of the young men through the generations who hesitated not to take up arms for the United States of America.
