Stories of Life
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What memories do you carry of history’s most tumultuous chapters? For those who served as soldiers or endured as civilians during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, these conflicts etched profound and lasting impressions into their lives. Whether it was the chaos of battle, the fear of occupation, or the resilience required to survive, these experiences shaped entire generations. Yet, as time marches forward and the survivors of these wars grow older, their voices—laden with tales of struggle, bravery, and sacrifice—are fading into silence. With each passing year, we lose more of these firsthand accounts, and the risk grows that the lessons and legacies of those times will slip away forever.
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Enter James Downey, an author, speaker, and historian determined to preserve these vanishing narratives. A U.S. Army veteran himself, Downey deployed to Germany during his service at Central Army Group (HQ CENTAG) NATO, an experience that deepened his understanding of the stakes of global conflict. After earning a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1969 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law—where he served as Assistant Editor of The Nebraska Transcript and authored articles—he built a 30-year career as a practicing attorney in Colorado. His legal work spanned litigation, transactional law, appellate court appearances, and legislative committee service, showcasing his versatility and dedication. But it’s his passion for history and storytelling that led him to write Brothers in Arms, his third book, which captures the courage and humanity of those who lived through America’s last three major wars.
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James Downey
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