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Ep 70: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Bill Donahue P2 on hmTv
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Episode 70 | The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv
Host: Richard Acritelli
Guest: William “Billy” Donahue (Part 2)
In this compelling second installment with collector and educator William “Billy” Donahue, host Richard Acritelli explores the powerful stories behind rare World War II artifacts and a signed Holocaust memoir. Donahue shares his mission to return 43 Yosegaki Hinomaru (Japanese good luck flags) to the families of fallen Japanese soldiers, working closely with the Obon Society to honor the spiritual significance of these sacred relics.
The conversation also turns to a personal donation: a signed copy of Five Chimneys by Auschwitz survivor Olga Lengyel, entrusted to Donahue for donation to the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Nassau County. Together, the two discuss the critical importance of preserving memory, educating future generations, and recognizing the local and global impact of Holocaust survivors like Werner Reich.
From the Pacific theater to Long Island living rooms, from Honor Flight to classroom lessons, this episode is a moving tribute to remembrance, resilience, and the artifacts that carry history forward.
Themes: WWII artifacts, Holocaust memory, Japanese good luck flags, survivor stories, historical preservation, moral responsibility, intergenerational education.
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