Patriotic Response to WWII POW Families

Patriotic Response to WWII POW Families

Time travel back to the 1940s with Ocean County author Ronald E. Negra as he captures the upheaval and anxiety of families affected by World War II: debate over volunteering to serve, familial ties being temporarily severed as enlistees leave for foreign shores, and the interminable agony of awaiting word about loved ones who have been captured or presumed lost. Join Ocean County Historical Society in its hybrid (in person and Zoom) presentation on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 2:00 P.M.

Sharing the presentation with Ron are his mother, Agnes Joan Negra, now 102 and a 46 year-long resident of Forked River, who devised a way to help the POW families with her own patriotic endeavor. Learn about Agnes’ dedicated service in Ron’s book, Waves of Hope, which Ron and his wife, Valerie, will have available for purchase. Ron and Agnes have been highlighted in the Asbury Park Press, on CBS News (NY) and News 12NJ.

If you wish to attend the presentation in-person at the OCHS Museum, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ please be aware that the audience is limited to 50 persons. Attendees will be checked for vaccination cards and photo IDs upon entering and must wear masks for the protection of all participants. No refreshments will be served.

To register for either in-person or Zoom, email us at oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com. State WAVES OF HOPE (choosing in-person or Zoom), your zip code, and your email address (so we can contact you with the Zoom link or in-person confirmation).