June 13, 1945 - June 13, 2026
Today. is the 81st anniversary of the loss of the Jack B. Ketchum Crew. For those of you that are already well-aware of that fact ... thank you. For others, allow me to elaborate. On this anniversary, I am expected to say something profound about our efforts to memorialize these men and share their story. I have been engaged in that effort for well over 30 years and it remains my responsibility. What I have to share this year is that efforts of this sort seem "out of vogue" and the battle to remember their forgotten sacrifice is uphill at best. Their voices have deteriorated into sales data and empty third-party promises from entities focused on profiting from their sacrifice. The story of the Jack B. Ketchum Crew is fascinating and intriguing. It is not however competition for your entertainment dollar or a source of revenue for the entertainment industry. Hopefully, we are keeping that message clear and remaining true to the cause. Join us by sharing their forgotten story...