The Story of Bob Shumway: A Small Town Leland Farm Boy

Bob Shumway and his brothers, Kenny and Dick, collectively served in the military during WWII. All served with distinction, and all would go on to make their hometown of Leland, Illinois proud. At first, with Kenny serving in Europe and Dick serving in the Pacific, it remained for Bob to stay behind to help his father maintain the family farm. But, when his chance to serve came, Bob answered the call with no hesitation. On Veteran's Day, Bob speaks in schools to keep alive the memory of veterans who weren't as lucky as he was.