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A heart-felt Homecoming for WWII veteran David Marshall, 99, honored By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
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The first fall festival in Oceanside drew hundreds of community members, despite the weather. More photos, Page 3.
Oceanside Fall Festival was tremendous success
World War II veteran David Marshall was honored at halftime of Oceanside High School’s Homecoming game Saturday. Marshall, a Baldwin resident since the 1960s, fought in the Army’s 84th Infantry Division, also known as the Railsplitters. He is a member of the Oceanside Jewish War Veterans Post 717 and recently celebrated his 99th birthday. Marshall has volunteered to speak to the history classes at Oceanside High School about his experiences during World War II, and has done so for the past 10 years. “I felt I could give some of my knowledge and experience to these young men and women and maybe make a difference,” Marshall said. “In the end, the students say thank you, and they appreciate what I’m trying to do.” Social studies teacher Todd Nussen started a Patriots Club years ago at the high school, where students honor veterans, connecting students and teachers about the importance of service. Nussen met Marshall at a Veterans Day ceremony —
Nussen’s grandfather, who has since died, was in the same infantry division as Marshall during World War II. “We actually had a personal connection, not just a professional one,” Nussen said. “I’m excited to share his stories, share stories of my grandfather, and I’m excited to finally be able to honor him. From our standpoint, it really makes history come alive and connects students to history to teach them how important service is.” Marshall speaks to students in the school’s world and American history classes and visits during the school’s Human Relations Day in the spring, when students hear speakers from all different walks of life. “Hearing from actual people and having a conversation is why we love having Mr. Marshall part of that day,” Nussen said. “When the students are hearing from somebody who was actually there, asking him questions and listening to his experiences, it’s a valuable experience, I think, for him and for the students.” Marshall was drafted into the Army in 1943 during the middle of World War II. After COnTinued On Page 14