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Honoring Fathers; A Daughter's Mission to Keep Her Heroic Father's Memory Alive

Her father died in China in World War II. She set out to discover him.

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In this in-depth interview, Judy Goodman Ikels discusses her journey in writing Death in Wartime China: A Daughter’s Discovery, which chronicles the life and death of her birth father, a U.S. Army Air Force pilot who perished in China during World War II. The book also details her unexpected discovery of a memorial dedicated to him near Kunming and her subsequent visit to the site with her late husband, Larry Ikels.

Judy shares insights into her writing process, including a pivotal moment when a friend and writing coach advised her to immerse herself in her father's final flight. The article highlights Judy's 28-year career with the U.S. Department of State and her experiences serving with her Foreign Service spouse living in El Salvador, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Brazil, and Greece. Her narrative intertwines with broader themes of historical memory, family legacy and the enduring impact of war.