A Child’s Witness to War and Hope

At just eight years old, Joe Estores witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor firsthand, fleeing with his family through smoke and fire as planes rained down. His father vanished into battle, and for three months, the family hid in the mountains, unsure if he’d survived. Joe later served in Korea and Vietnam, earning eleven flying medals, but his most profound memories came from delivering death notifications as a Casualty Assistance Officer. Now, standing at the WWII Memorial, he honors his father and all veterans — urging the next generation to build a better America. If you’re a veteran struggling, call or text the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 then 1, or text 838255 — help is available, confidential, and ready. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03d7ebcfa9124972