Laurence 'Sliv' Lauer: A Marine’s Fight at Iwo Jima & the Legacy of WWII

Have questions about this episode?🎙 Episode 3: At 98 years old, Laurence "Sliv" Lauer carries with him the memories of one of World War II’s most pivotal battles—Iwo Jima. Drafted into the United States Marine Corps at just 18, Sliv found himself in the third or fourth wave of Marines landing on the beaches of Iwo Jima, where he witnessed firsthand the horrors of war.In this episode, Sliv recounts:🔹 The grueling battle of Iwo Jima & witnessing the iconic flag raising 🔹 The moment he was wounded in action—with a bullet passing through his address book, money, and canteen before hitting him 🔹 Life after war—his transition home, a career as a mechanic, and his love for golf 🔹 His message to younger generations about service, sacrifice, and the future of American democracySliv’s story is a living piece of history—a reminder of the courage and resilience of the Greatest Generation. Listen now and help keep these stories alive.