November 6, 2025
During a trip to Iwo Jima earlier this year, Jessamyn Harter took pictures and other items from her grandfather Cpl. Marty Connor. Harter will be the guest speaker at 2 p.m. Sunday for Museum of the Soldier’s 250th Marine Corps birthday celebration. Connor served on Iwo Jima, returned for the first unofficial reunion in 1970 and spent decades working to return artifacts taken during World War II. (Photo provided)
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Patriotic presentation
Harter will speak Sunday at Museum of the Soldier
Jessamyn Harter grew up with Iwo Jima as a part of her everyday life. Her grandfather was a proud Marine who had served during the World War II battle. He had a map of the island on his wall. Still, the importance of her grandfather’s service and that of those who stood alongside him did not come into focus until years later.
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