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You might remember my story a few weeks back about Korean American actor Philip Ahn. He was the eldest of four children. How could I resist shining a spotlight on his little sister Susan?
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count : 100
AMERICAN HERITAGE
“Appa,” eleven-year-old Susan blinked back tears. “Why must you go back to Korea?”
“There is work to be done.” Dosan caressed his daughter’s cheek. “Do your best to be a good American citizen but never forget your heritage.”
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“How do I know you’re not the enemy?” asked the enlistment officer.
“I’m not Japanese. I’m Korean American.” Twenty-seven-year-old Susan bristled but stood her ground. “And proud to serve my country.”
“Okay, sign on the bottom line.”
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Refusing to surrender to sexism or racism, Susan Ahn Cuddy served during WWII and became the first female aerial gunnery officer in the U.S. Navy.
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Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
I loved the “How do I know you’re not the enemy” question and answer
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Thank you, Neil. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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If only we could delete the word enemy, what a different world it would be. I enjoyed reading about Susan Ahn Cuddy
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Dear Michael,
I wholeheartedly agree. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a story and what a woman! Thank you for sharing this.
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Dear Anne,
She was amazing. My pleasure to share such stories. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A remarkable woman from a remarkable family.
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Dear Trent.
She was. You might’ve noticed her big brother was actor Philip Ahn. 😉 Thank you for reading.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes, a remarkable family all around 🙂
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Dear Rochelle,
I love how this turned out 😉 Thank you for spotlighting another woman of extraordinary talents.
Shalom and lots of love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
As always, it’s my pleasure to find these people and let the world know about them. Thank you.
Shalom and lotsa hugs,
Rochelle
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🙂
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Dear Rochelle,
Your gem of a story had me wanting to know more about her, a woman of great determination and courage. And what a remarkable family, her father having led a movement to gain Korean independence from the Japanese.
Shalom,
Dora
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Dear Dora,
She was amazing. 100 words are too few to do her justice. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an interesting family. Strong-minded people during difficult times. I’m sure you’ll keep em coming. 😀
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Dear Tanille,
When I find them, I write them. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A remarkable family!
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Indeed they were.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great piece of history. One of the things I loved about the Navy was its diversity of ethnicity and culture. It broadened my world beyond all expectations. Good story M’Luv.
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Dear Jan,
I remember how it contributed to your great love of rice. 😉 Seriously, I love the diversity, too. We both made some great friends while you were in. Thank you, m’luv.
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Nice story of a determined and resourceful woman. Like Neil, I like the question and answer,
‘ “How do I know you’re not the enemy?” asked the enlistment officer.
“I’m not Japanese. I’m Korean American.” Twenty-seven-year-old Susan bristled but stood her ground. “And proud to serve my country.” ‘
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Dear Penny,
It was hard enough for a woman to accomplish what she did. But for an Asian woman, that much harder. Thank you for your affirming comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I say this all the time, but if we would focus on our similarities instead of our differences, the world would be a much better place. Another interesting mini-bio, Rochelle.
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Dear Nobbin,
I say it a lot as well. If only we could also appreciate our differences, we’d learn so much from each other, wouldn’t we? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Clever aging story, well done.
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Dear Mason,
It took me a second to figure out what you meant by “aging.” Duh. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes, I loved the way your charater was older in each paragraph. I have a series with an aging sleuth but it took me several books to make her older. You did it so fast and so well.
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Another remarkable story from history, thanks for sharing Rochelle
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Thank you, Iain.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
What a woman. Good for her. She stood her ground. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Dear Adele,
Truly, 100 words aren’t enough. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Just wow! Rochelle, this is so interesting to me, you are indeed a fountain of knowledge. Brilliant stuff,I listen too now, you’ve got a great reading voice.
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Dear Shrawley,
Wows are always nice to get. 😀 Thank you so much for your generous compliments. Nice to know you’re listening. Nice to know my voice doesn’t grate. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A true hero. Thanks for sharing, Rochelle. Shalom!
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Thank you, Susan. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Querida Rochelle,
A brave woman to be driven by her convictions.
Bravo to her and all who served. Informative and nicely told, as always.
Abrazos y Carino.
Isadora 😎
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Querida Isadora,
I admire her, too. Muchas gracias, mi amiga.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m impressed! I can tell by that first photo that she has a very strong spirit. Good for her.
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Dear Lisa,
Obviously she wasn’t one to back down from a fight. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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what an exceptional woman. she made the uniform proud.
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Yes, she was, Plaridel. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Inspiring story, Rochelle.
So glad she did her father proud.
In India too, in some places of South India, we address father as “Appa”.
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Dear Anita,
Thank you for kind words and your note on Appa. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an inspirational story, Rochelle. Another lovely historical fiction!
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Neel.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is another one of your perfect come-to-life story about an extraordinary woman. I wish you’d collect them all and publish them as a non-fiction book. I’d buy it.
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Dear Gabi,
I’ve thought about compiling some of my Flash Fictions, particularly the Jewish ones, but was a little overwhelmed. Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I just saw that my ‘kind words’ were all messed up, that comes from commenting on the phone…
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I edited it for you. I meant to do that earlier. 😉 Still kind. Still appreciated. 😉
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Thanks, sincerely yours
“Stickyfingers”
😀
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That was quite the family!
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Yes it was, Ali.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Strong-willed and determined. Another story of an inspirational woman.
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Thank you, Keith.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love a woman with spirit! BTW – didn’t we have this photo before?
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She was indeed a woman of spirit and determination. As for the photo, I’ve used similar ones but not that specific one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you’ve found another fabulous woman to introduce us to. Great stuff.
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Thank you so much, Michael.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I always learn so much from your posts. Thank you for the knowledge about this wonderful lady.
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Dear Athling,
I couldn’t ask for a nicer compliment. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wonderful story. Apt time for words about the woes of war, wariness-of-‘others’, and the realities of hope and possibility.
XOXO
Na’ama
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Na’ama Y’karah,
Isn’t it amazing the stories we don’t hear? Thank you re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂 Yes, very. Sometime we won’t hear, but should. And sometimes we don’t hear, but will. 🙂
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Another truly inspirational person you brought to light. Thank you, Rochelle!
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Thank you so much, Brenda. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Proud patronage comes to the front. True stories are always the most captivating.
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Thank you for your affirming words, James.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Excellent history lesson, and well written. Thank you.
Shalom,
Ronda
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Thank you, Ronda. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Incredible woman! The pressure she must have faced daily and kept going is phenomenal
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Dear Laurie,
She faced pressure with determination and courage. Not sure I could do what she did.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, dear, I fear I am really very extremely late getting around to this this week. It’s been a bit more than just hectic. I lost your comment, but thanks. In the end, it was found to be a rodentia issue that caused the fire.
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An amazing woman, with great inner strength by the sound of it. I guess the American army was pleased that Susan was allowed into the country, as she became a good soldier.
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Wonderful blog i like it and the words are very expressive, hope we follow each other
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What an inspirational lady. Thanks for telling her story.
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