Quote of the day
By their victory, the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine Divisions and other units of the Fifth Amphibious Corps have made an accounting to their country which only history will be able to value fully. Among the Americans serving on Iwo island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.
George Ella Lyon

Born: April 25, 1949 (age 76)
Bio: George Ella Lyon is an American author from Kentucky, who has published in many genres, including picture books, poetry, juvenile novels, and articles.
Known for:
- Where I'm From (1999)
- Weaving the Rainbow (2004)
- Borrowed Children (1988)
- Mother to Tigers (2003)
- Trucks Roll! (2007)