DAVID BOWMAN (*1923
+2009) served as a U. S. paratrooper during World War II, driven by his 'youthful eagerness and adventurous spirit' - described in his own words. Deployed to Europe, he survived four combat jumps and one land operation into some of the fiercest battles.
His son Mike later noted, that the hardships of the Great Depression had shaped this generation's resilience and their strong determination to win even the hardest battles
keeping always an unwavering spirit.