Have people forgotten the past events that claimed the lives of over 900 American citizens in Jonestown, Guyana? Maybe I've just missed it but I haven't seen a single story on the news this week concerning these tragic events that took place 34 years ago.
Thirty four years ago, I was a 20 year old Sailor in the U.S. Navy stationed at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, assigned to the Air Terminal. My job function then was the loading and unloading of all types of military aircraft. This past Sunday, November 18, 1978, was a normal day off for me as the Air Terminal was usually closed on Sundays. However, on that day, at the compound of The People's Temple in Jonestown, Guyana, it was far from typical. I had no idea what the evening of the 18th., or the following 11 days would bring. I would find out very soon.
Thirty four years ago, I was a 20 year old Sailor in the U.S. Navy stationed at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, assigned to the Air Terminal. My job function then was the loading and unloading of all types of military aircraft. This past Sunday, November 18, 1978, was a normal day off for me as the Air Terminal was usually closed on Sundays. However, on that day, at the compound of The People's Temple in Jonestown, Guyana, it was far from typical. I had no idea what the evening of the 18th., or the following 11 days would bring. I would find out very soon.
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