In this special Memorial Day episode, we’re remembering 5 remarkable men who were Killed in Action, sacrificing their all to defend their country and The Philippine Islands during the early months of World War 2.

Hear the full stories of the men highlighted in this episode:

• Capt. Colin Kelly -- pilot of first B-17 bomber downed in WW2 (episode #4)
• Lt. James Booher -- KIA at Bataan airfield (episode #7)
• Lt. Alexander "Sandy" Nininger -- First WW2 Congressional Medal of Honor recipient (episode #16)
• Lt. Ira Cheaney -- Missing on Bataan for 80 years (episode #17)
• Capt. Noel Castle -- Marine marksman killed during Corregidor invasion (episode 44)

Share memorial tributes to these men by visiting Left Behind on Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Left-Behind-Podcast/100092698653154/

Four young American POWs attempted to escape from the Cabanatuan POW Camp.

After being caught, they endured brutal punishment, forced to dig their graves, and executed by firing squad.

But, by war’s end, their burial location couldn’t be found. Would their remains ever be located, and would their murderer be brought to justice?

I mentioned the following episodes in today’s episode:

#53 – Attacks on Manila Bay’s harbor defense forts

#55 – March to Cabanatuan

You’ll find images and maps about these men’s story at:

- Left Behind Website (includes transcript with sources)

- Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast

- Left Behind Facebook

What if you could visit the Manila American Cemetery without leaving your home? Or walk the rows of in Normandy and discover each man's story?

That's what the Memory Anchor Explorer app allows anyone, anywhere to do.

Join me in an inspiring conversation with the apps co-founders to discover how they’re shaping the future of commemoration through technology.

DOWNLOAD the Memory Anchor App wherever you get apps, including:

• Apple App Store
• Google Play

I’ve worked with Memory Anchor to add these men featured on “Left Behind":

• Lynn Weeman (episode 26)
• James Booher (episode 7)
• Francis Bridget (episode 13)
• Noel Castle (episode 44)
• James Gallagher (episode 27)
• Don Robins (episode 4)
• Norman Thenell (episode 32)
• Walter Wernher (episode 41)

You’ll find images of the Memory Anchor Explorer app online at:

- Left Behind Website (includes transcript)

- Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast

- Left Behind Facebook