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Charley Valera has always had a concern and fascination with WWII and its effects on the soldiers and their families. Charley knew his father was a WWII veteran and, like most of us, he never really asked what life was like during The War. Years after Valera’s father passed away, taking his stories with him, he was determined to document the lives of other veterans. Within these pages are the interviews, personal photos, nightmares and antics from over a dozen WWII veterans. Charley writes articles, blogs, provides videos and gives presentations for various local and national media and organizations on WWII veterans and the stories and lessons he has obtained.
Charley Valera is the award-winning author of “My Father’s War: Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers” Valera’s own father was a WWII veteran like most, barely talked about the war. Years after his father deceased, much more was discover. Inspiring Valera to interview and film/write the detailed stories from other WWII veterans. Covering both theaters and all branches of World War Two. Charley Valera’s film works have also won awards and featured in SW FL Military Museum and Library and on LTV Studios. Valera has appeared on NBC/NECN, WPRI and other TV outlets. Valera writes articles and blogs for various media on topics from WWII, real estate and aviation. A licensed commercial pilot, author, filmmaker, public speaker. He’s a father of two boys and husband to Cheryl.
