💀 Death Railway: 415km of Horror & 100k Lost Souls ⚰️🛤️

[@BytesofGOATS]

What form of memorial or tribute do you think would be most fitting to honor the approximately 100,000 lives lost during the construction of the Death Railway?

[@daviddixon9458]

My father worked on this project. When Singapore fell he was 6 foot 1 inch tall and weighed 196 pounds. At the end of the war he was 5 foot 11 inches and his weight was 84 pounds.

[@BytesofGOATS]

Oh my goodness, David, I am deeply moved by your father's story. The physical transformation you described is a really heartbreaking to the unimaginable. If u are "comfortable" sharing, did he ever speak about his experiences during this period, and are there any lessons or memories that have been passed down through your family that u would be willing to share with our community? Your contribution to this discussion not only honors your father's memory but also helps our viewers better understand the human aspect of this historical event

[@daviddixon9458]

@BytesofGOATS My father died in 1964 as a result of his treatment. I was 13. After the war, the former POW's were told the effects of their treatment would hit after 19 years. A large number of ex POW's died between 19 to 22 years (1964 to 1967). Those who got thought Those years lived a normal life spam.

[@daviddixon9458]

@BytesofGOATS Thank you for your kind words.