Our nation is forever grateful to our active military and U.S. Veterans, the 106^th Infantry Golden Lions, and all American POW’s who survived Stalag IXA. Roddie Edmonds is an unsung hero of WWII. His decisions and commands as ranking officer in Stalag IXA saved the lives of more than two hundred Jewish American POWs. His actions, however, would not have had the same outcome had all 1,292 American soldiers under his command not followed them precisely. All these men who stood strong with their Jewish brothers in the face of brutality are heroes. Roddie’s diary did not contain the names and addresses of every POW. The 252 GIs listed below stayed in Roddie’s barracks and signed his WWII journal. Representing 38 States and the nation of France. Most importantly, they represent the best of humanity. Be inspired by their essential and eternal values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.

"Your ordinary life lived well is extraordinary — even heroic. Be the Hero! " - Pastor Chris Edmonds