Evelyn Fowler Grubb

When her husband, Air Force Capt. Wilmer Newlin "Newk" Grubb, was shot down over North Vietnam in 1966, Grubb was left wondering what happened to her mate. She found solace by seeking out other military wives whose husbands had been captured in war and networking into groups. Those groups became the National League of POW/MIA Families, and Grubb became the League's national coordinator in Washington, D.C. "She went from being a stay-at-home mom who was growing increasingly frustrated over the lack of publicity about POWs," said her son, Jeffrey, "to becoming a dynamo who headed a national organization and had regular meetings with presidents and heads of state." Although the Viet Cong released a photo of Capt. Grubb, Mrs. Grubb learned eight years later that he had been killed shortly after his capture, and believed he was tortured to death. She campaigned for the return of the remains of soldiers who died in captivity; her husband's body was finally brought home in 1974. Mrs. Grubb died at her Florida home from breast cancer. She was 74. From This is True for 1 January 2006 Suggestions for further reading: Until the Last Man Comes Home: POWs, MIAs, and the Unending Vietnam War by Michael J. Allen Amazon Price: $21.90 Customer Review: as "advertised", this book was in AT LEAST very good condition. we also appreciated that it was sent out early, and seperately, WITHOUT an extra charge to use, rather than waiting for a delayed second item.   Convergence by Thomas Settimi Amazon Price: Customer Review: Well done Thomas. This is an awesome book. I loved the intricacy of the story and the full tilt pace of the entire novel. I hope you expand on the storyline and keep it going. I know the author and I'd write the same exact review if I didn't. ...   Bataan Diary by Chris Schaefer Amazon Price: Customer Review: Bataan Diary is the true story of Major Frank Loyd and his wife Evelyn. Stationed in Bataan in the Philippines at the beginning of World War II they are separated by the impending Japanese invasion, with Evelyn going home to the United States and Fra...   The Search for Canasta 404: Love, Loss, and the POW/MIA Movement by Melissa Robinson, Maureen Dunn Amazon Price: $24.95   Chained Eagle by E. Alvarez, Pitch Amazon Price: Customer Review: I also purchased this book as a gift for my son. He read every night till he was done and often the only reason he'd put it down was because he had schoolwork to do for the following day. He raved about it and Everett Alvarez-it's POW author. ...   Newsfeed display by CaRP

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