80th WWII POW Liberation Anniversary of Jerome Coty

Many of you are aware that my father, Jerry (Jerome) L. Coty, was a prisoner of war for nearly 3 ½ years in the Philippines and Japan during WWII. This September will mark the 80th anniversary of his liberation. My siblings (Barb, Pat, Colette & Jeannette) and I are planning an open house celebration at my home on Sunday, September 14 from 2:00-5:00. Whether you knew our father or are simply interested in this period in history, you are welcome to attend. To help commemorate this event, I will be releasing the expanded edition of Dad’s 1997 memoirs, Faith, Fortitude and Family. The 2025 edition contains additional details, including further research and documentation, and new first-hand POW accounts. You may bring a flash drive to download a copy or purchase one of a limited number of copies. Beverages, snacks, and good company will all be available. If you think you might attend, please email me so that I have approximate numbers for planning the event. If you cannot attend but wish to send me a flash drive and a self-addressed stamped return envelope, I will send it back with a pdf of the book (I will be returning flash drives sometime in September.). I have probably forgotten people in this invite, so please feel free to pass it on to others who may be interested. We hope to see you there.
Mike Coty
172 Wendy Ct.
Shoreview, MN 55126
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612-801-7817