WW II  Duty, Honor, Country: The Memories of Those Who Were There
Duane Hodginwas an educator for forty-three years, serving as an elementary, middle,and high school teacher and administrator. He authored two books and coauthored another one on character education for teachers. His experiences include presenting at numerous state and national conventions and speaking with students in schools, colleges and universities. He has received numerous awards and recognition including Indiana’s highest civilian award, The Sagamore of the Wabash, presented by the governor of Indiana. His Ph.D. was earned from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Special interests include books on World War II, Abraham Lincoln and collecting and writing inspirational quotes on life, character, and education.SteveHardwickhas been a 5th grade teacher for seventeen years in Lawrence Townshipin Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to becoming a teacher, he served in the U.S. Army and Indiana National Guard. For twelve years, he and his students have hosted a World War II USO show to honor the men and women of World War II. He is the recipient of the Preserve America Teacher of the Year award for Indiana, the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Teacher of American History award, and, in 2011, he was awarded the Indiana Distinguished Service Medal by the governor Indiana.