WE FOUND A FORGOTTEN WORLD WAR 2 LOVE STORY

[@luckytahlula6515]

50 years ago I worked with a wonderful lady that was engaged to a young man that was killed on WW2. She never married and completely submerged herself into working for charities. She was quite a woman and she was very kind to me. She must have really loved him and sometimes you could see a little sadness in her eyes. She would love you guys and those old homes you save, I'm sure of it.

[@LindaSChastain]

Dear Kevin and Laine, I watched when you found Marjorie Mae's first love and got as excited as you did. Keep bringing life back to these wonderful homes and sharing each families history. Love and hugs to all.

[@bobbimarcantonio7326]

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[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you Linda!!

[@SpanishEclectic]

How wonderful to see this story being shared again and again. I remember when you realized the pilot in the photos was not Marjorie's husband. These stories were not uncommon in those days, sad to say. Among my late father's boxes I found photos, letters, and other mementos that tell the story of his cousin, who was killed in Germany in 1945, three weeks after his daughter was born; while he knew he had a child, he would never see her. Later, in the 1950s, my mother's 'almost fiance' (a Navy Test Pilot) was killed when his plane went over the side of an aircraft carrier. I agree wholeheartedly that these legacies should be preserved, even when there is no family...we history lovers are family after all. :)

[@janetsways4176]

You GUYS!!!!! No matter how many time I hear this story it gives me goosebumps, teary eyes, and a lump in my throat!!! I can feel it because these people were my grandparents ages. I think it would make a fabulous book and movie.

[@zanna9857]

Ooooooooooooh!!!! This makes me soooo happy!!! I love this happened for you guys! I want your channel to blow up & have sponsors so you guys can focus solely on restorations. So proud of you two!!! 🥰💞💞

[@clairendicunguye8652]

So great! What an incredible story. And it's nice to see you two being celebrated in TV ;)

[@shellydehart8217]

I remember the day I watched you sit on the floor n go through all of Marjorie Maes items. I really got goose bumps as you commented on many things n how sad it was also. I’m so happy that you both want to give many of these World War ll items to the museum. They definitely belong there n hoping some history too. You are so admired by me n many people at your love for saving these homes n their history. I only wish there were more people like you. I’d do it but at 71 yrs old it would be a waste of time as my health is not the greatest. Wish I did it years ago. Love you both for your determination n desire to make it right. ♥️😊👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@cynthialuna5786]

You children are your homes you restore. And when you finish with them and sell them it's like your child graduated from college and they are off on their own. You may visit from a far, passing by the home and proud of it. As it grows with maybe a family too. God bless you both for your loving work you do.

[@deborahmatatall]

This is wonderful! I’m so glad so many others have been touched by this story and learned about you two amazing people!🌸

[@megfuchs9425]

Kevin and Laine: As if I didn't love and admire you both already! I am a total sucker for these kinds of stories! I envy how you restore these beautiful old homes- the only kind to live in, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing this story with the world!

[@1212Ls]

Ah man, I was hoping the news was going to say you also dispels tik tok furniture cleaning myths or that you are working with a company to put out a PSA for public health and safety on refinishing wood. Lol! Great story on you guys! The Marjorie May story literally made me cry as you were digging through everything, and you can see in Laine face the puzzle coming together of this woman's life. Melly is so lucky to have you be her keepers.

[@kimglass8371]

Not sure how you two feel about this ...but after watching this news piece, I would SO love it if you guys had your own show!!! You have such a presence on camera! LOVE watching your material. Keep up the great work you are doing!!!

[@toniasalways]

The con to that would be someone else telling them what to say and where to work. It would become another scripted "reality" show nothing like what we're used to seeing them provide.

[@OurRestorationNation]

That’s our fear! It’s us as we really are or nothing at all, and we are okay with that

[@kimglass8371]

@@OurRestorationNation I have faith in your gusto NOT to let that happen!!

[@CMPM575]

Loved this. How exciting your work and Marjorie May’s story is being told. I loved that episode. It left me wanting to know more. 😊

[@gingermerriman569]

Right!

[@juliehare3403]

That is so awesome this story was able to be presented to television media! Now this touches thousandfold hearts beyond your channel!!

[@mdorn6592]

Great stuff...most people are generally very engaged with our collective history and love getting to the bottom and finding the truth. Architecture, especially ancient architecture, is a BIG piece of the puzzle

[@kch917]

How wonderful that the news is helping to share not only Marjorie May's story, but yours as well. I found your channel at the end of January and I've now watched every video on it - some more than once! :) I love mansard roofs, old everything (especially houses), and stories of how people lived (down to the most seemingly boring detail). I currently have a very plain 1951 house in Los Angeles, but my dream is to restore something fabulous. I love you two and everything you're doing to preserve history.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Welcome Karen!!!! Thank you for being part of our virtual family!!

[@lianapalumbo8457]

Laine and Kevin you both inspire me so much to pursue my dream. I've been told in the past that restoring and conserving old homes is pointless, that I should sell the land and subdivide. Make more money that way. Thank you thank you for showing others the importance of preserving history travelling back in time and connecting with ancestors. I'm in Australia so don't know about this love story but I'll definitely look into it. Much love from Liana 💚💚

[@michellearose2648]

Loved this feature! Captured so much good points about what y’all do! Way to go you two!

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

I'm catching up to y'all I've been absent for a while this was filmed on my birthday February 19th. I just love your homes that you restore you guys are amazing most definitely

[@wendyannh]

That’s just amazing that all of that survived! Good for you for bringing it all to light and preserving it.

[@sharonjackson9994]

Look at you guys! Your famous! We always knew it! Love that everyone is learning about how you guys work!! So happy!!

[@st6457]

My aunt's husband was MIA, during WW2 (they did not know that he was actually in a POW camp). No matter what anyone said, she would not give up that he was alive. For the years of the war, she saved every penny she made, to build them a house for when he returned. One day, she was washing dishes, with my mother, at my grandmother's house. She looked up and saw her husband walking up the country, dirt road. She turned to my mother and said, "Am I seeing things?" Mother said, "No, it's xxx". My aunt dropped the dish and ran outside. (That was our family WW2 love story). They never had children and when both of them died (he lived to be 96 was last to pass on) his hateful sister got the home and is letting it deteriorate, with all the nice furniture and things in it. I drive by it all the time and it makes me sad and angry.

[@OurRestorationNation]

That’s such a beautiful story with a tragic ending. 😞

[@kateg7298]

Your legacy is preserving the past and you don't need to worry about being forgotten. I remember when you found that bag of mementos and wanted to make sure their story was told. Well done.

[@sylviajones4907]

Right time, right place. So glad it is making the boundless impact it should. Kudos, Y'all!

[@chuckandmax7313]

Wow you went viral, that’s amazing, I hope the museum does a display of your findings

[@gingermerriman569]

Congratulations you two. I’m so glad this story is getting coverage. I watched as you discovered it and was moved by what you had uncovered. Thank you for sharing it with the world. If there is ever any doubt you truly do have an impact.

[@highlandmary33]

Balling my eyes out all over again!!! I’m the same with wanting to know the history of a place/home… to a fault.

[@alicevaughn7990]

Awesome channel to watch, I also love old abandoned houses love this story keep doing what you are doing entertaining and educational

[@jakewalker491]

CONGRATULATIONS! Such a great message!

[@tigermoon44]

Woohoo ... you guys! Congratulations to the both of you!!! ;-)

[@Silkiestink]

AHHHH CONGRATULATIONS YOU GUYSSS!!! WELL EARNED TOO!

[@bobzwife]

I remember that treasure hunt. And the WW2 museum is NOLA would be a nice place.

[@Clm124]

Love this love story!! I have enjoyed watching all your videos, especially the one of Marjorie Mae!❤

[@gailgriggs8914]

Thank you for looking to see what could be found. Some would have just shoveled out the "trash" and the story of Marjorie Mae and Clifford would have been lost.

[@suzannesmith3519]

Love that their story is being told!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Kudos you two!! So proud of you❣

[@Snoopcat_1114]

I have dreamt of doing exactly what y’all are doing ! Sooo captivating to me. These items should be preserved and displayed.

[@WandaKay4u2c]

Oh so HAPPY for you two!!! Thank you for all you do!

[@19Ter67]

I love ❤️ you both! What was one’s trash became a treasure! So happy for y’all!

[@suzannecorey4419]

Love history myself. Love this channel. Very interesting and in tregging. The stories are great human interest which add so much to the history and make it seem so many changes more real.

[@andreahaar60]

This gave me chills. This is one of the many reasons I love you both. Thank y'all for sharing this with all of us. Can't wait to see what y'all do next.

[@jennifersosebee8761]

Thank you for doing what you both do!

[@barbarashelton6709]

Thank you for what you do! This means a lot to many people.

[@jlr4905]

Really enjoy all your videos. I volunteer in our local history museum. Discovering and telling the personal stories of the men and women who lived here is fascinating to me. Definitely a need to preserve the past. Difficult to get people interested. We get more visitors from outside the county.

[@dotsyjmaher]

These tragic stories were both SO heartbreaking AND UNFORTUNATELY very common... PERHAPS someone will start a new WW2 museum that accepts and catalogues and preserves the "EVERYMAN" of that era.

[@andrealepinske2922]

Love love love!! You deserve the attention!!

[@ManWhoLovesTheMary]

So syked! I hope this gets the word out to finally bring this channel to over 100k subs.

[@jefflawrentz1624]

That’s wonderful this made the news ! Well deserved recognition 🤗

[@shannonyeates1359]

OMG!! How wonderful, so exciting. Love you guys xx

[@pamhutzell8268]

This is so great! It's a wonderful story about them but also about you too! We love what you do and this just makes us love 💘 you more.Thank you for all you do!

[@ineldafitte5797]

Awesome story! Thank you. Love your channel.

[@earllutz2663]

I enjoy all of your videos that I have viewed so far. I am hoping to find one for myself, that I can afford, if I can sell my current home.

[@ande100]

Such a great find! You guys do such wonderful work! Lotsaluv from Texas 🤠

[@amymahers2957]

Well done! ❤️

[@robieheller4565]

So awesome!!!!

[@leechaffee822]

Y’all are Amazing!

[@ES-ls5tc]

Loved this! ❤

[@sheilahackney6214]

Awww so sweet!💞💞

[@kristinadavis5515]

Love this so much, your passion in action and we get to be a part of it!

[@_JanetLouise]

Yay for you guys!!!

[@adrienneperkins5684]

HOW COOL IS THAT!!!

[@ReznaQay]

wow yall made it on the news

[@dotsyjmaher]

As good as the WW2 museum is...they told me they do not guarantee they will even keep any gift... YOU may eventually find a venue to handle your precious finds in a better way...

[@zzzzipy12]

What about donating the items to the Military Museum innJacksonville AR?

[@ThatGirlYouKnow97]

Wow

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

Go listen to the Twisted Sister History podcast for the full story. Good job guys!!

[@stacykelly9962]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@moses4400]

I Hope the navy can find Clifford body and bring him home I hope if this happens somehow he can be buried with Marjorie even she did married another Man we all know they should of been together

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

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[@brendaalicia8698]

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