Now Here’s Some True R&R: Reuniting and Reminiscing with WWII Buddies, Joe and Max

[Omaha Steve]

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World War II veterans Max Massey, 94, and Joseph Beale, 91, are close. And when I say close, I mean in only a way that combat veterans can be close. They were part of the 58th Air Service Group, stationed throughout the Pacific. And, seventy years after the events, not only are they able to recall precisely what happened, but they’re able to go on and finish one another’s sentences and stories. They smile at some memories. They tear up at others. And it’s almost synchronized. It’s almost like they’re brothers.

Which is remarkable. Beyond remarkable, actually, when considering the last time they’d seen each other was October 19th, 1945.

Uploaded on Apr 15, 2015
WWII veterans Joe Beale of South Carolina and Max Massey of Florida reunite for the first time since 1945. Video courtesy of Joseph Daniel Beale Jr.