​On Saturday, April 12th at 1PM we welcome Mitch Topal, a nationally recognized author of World War II history. He has received national communications awards for writing, graphic design, and media work. Inspired by relatives who served in the US military, including his father, stepfather, and father-in-law, Mitch has long been a student of World War II history. “Against All Odds: The Ray Firmani Story” won a coveted First place in the 2018 NFPW National Communication Contest. Mitch is currently working on his second book entitled Father I am Still Alive – From a Son of the Soil to the Silver Star, about SGT Warner Schlaupitz, a German-American who fought in the Pacific Theater. He will be speaking about both of these American heroes.
Hopefully, WWII  veteran Ray Firmini will be joining us.