The Candy Bomber

This is a happy story I found on PBS. I think it fits in with the season. During the Berlin Airlift of 1948 an American Air Force pilot was on a sweet mission. He dropped little handkerchief parachutes with candy for the children of West Berlin. Here is a little video clip of him from PBS via You Tube:

Tom Brokaw did a video with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir about The Candy Bomber. Here it is:

I think it fits with the holiday season no matter what religion or non-religion we are. It is nice to think about goodness in the world. It does exist. What do you think? I think I would like to focus on the goodness in the world leading up to Hanukkah and the Christmas season.

17 thoughts on “The Candy Bomber”

mewhoami December 3, 2014 at 6:09 am

I just read about this man a couple of weeks ago. What a compassionate and giving heart he had. He brought so much joy to those children, at a time when they needed it so desperately. It’s the little things that make the greatest impact.

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 3, 2014 at 7:17 am
  
  It does show that one person can make a difference. 🙂
  
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annanolan2014 December 3, 2014 at 6:39 am

Aw – how lovely!

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 3, 2014 at 1:35 pm
  
  Thanks, Anna. 🙂
  
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl December 3, 2014 at 7:11 am

This is beautiful!

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 3, 2014 at 1:36 pm
  
  Thanks. I was very moved by this story as well!
  
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Dan Antion December 3, 2014 at 8:57 am

That’s a great story to spread around during the holidays. Thanks!

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 3, 2014 at 9:29 am
  
  Thank You. You’re welcome. I like positive stories especially now. 🙂
  
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annanolan2014 December 3, 2014 at 9:25 am

So sorry, Deborah: I’ve just nominated you for the Liebster Award, but you’ve already won it! I should have noticed. I will remove you from the list of my nominees. Sincere apologies. Anna

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 3, 2014 at 9:32 am
  
  Don’t worry. People get nominated more than once. 🙂
  
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annanolan2014 December 3, 2014 at 9:33 am

But I’ve already removed you – would you like me to reinstate your nomination?

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 3, 2014 at 1:27 pm
  
  No,It’s ok Anna. Because it does take time to do the steps doesn’t it. Thanks for thinking of me. xo
  
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  1. annanolan2014 December 4, 2014 at 2:31 am
    
    As long as you don’t feel unfairly treated …
    
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  2. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 4, 2014 at 8:08 am
    
    Not at all. I am happy you thought of me. 🙂
    
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markbialczak December 3, 2014 at 2:37 pm

Thanks for spreading this good, Deborah. 🙂

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1. Deborah Drucker Post authorDecember 3, 2014 at 2:45 pm
  
  You’re welcome. 🙂
  
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LifestyleswithLia December 3, 2014 at 5:57 pm

Indeed!!! Goodness prevails!!!

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