Reflection

I'm not quite sure if my mind is capable of describing what I learned through this project or even how I feel about it, but this is my attempt at doing so. I must say that doing the research for this project and putting it together was a stressful yet beautiful experience. The greatest part of it all for me was being able to hear what it was like in Corpus Christi during WWII first hand from those people who lived through it. Their experiences, the details, and emotions they express are far beyond more beneficial and touching than any textbook could be, and it is their stories that I will truly remember. I guess I can say this project gave me a clearer view of what kind of person I want to be, and what kind of love the people of Corpus Christi should have for each other. Maybe it is outdated to be cordial to one another, to say please and thank you, or even to help out your neighbors in their time of need, but if simple gestures like these are outdated then what kind of community unity can Corpus truly say to have? The beauty of Corpus' experience during WWII is not in how many planes came from here or how many enemy lives were killed by Corpus Christi soldiers, it is in the sacrifices the people made for each other, and for their country. These sacrifices, this spirit of selflessness is something we see less and less today, and it is my mission to try to revive it, one kind act at a time.