Ch23Westlake Tales Ep1 Emmett Jr. Defends Freedom Land and Family at age 19

          Emmett Shelton Sr. (1905-2000) shares a Thanksgiving Special. It was 74 years ago that Emmett's namesake, Emmett Jr. graduated Austin High when he was called to duty as a Marine in the Korean War. After brutal battles, Emmett Jr. spent his 19th birthday with severe frostbite - he was coming home.
          Emmett Jr. adjusted to Westlake's peaceful way of life.  One day he was challenged by some men hunting on Shelton land. First, he was called to defend the land - and later to defend his father. He stood the test.
         The Shelton Family shares their stories of Thanksgiving for Peace this holiday season.

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Stories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.