Brownsville Museum of Fine Art Memorial Day Reception

Ben Steele; Bataan Death March Survivor and POW

Brownsville Museum of Fine Art Reception May 31, Memorial Day, following the Silent March at Veteran’s Park May 31 to July 10, 2010.
Reception is May 31, 12-2 Free to the Public

Mr. Steele has become a main character in the recent NY Time’s Best Seller Tears in the Darkness: The Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath.

Video Interview http://www.tearsinthedarkness.com/video-book
Another Bataan Death March Survivor was Brownsville Native, Colonel Josiah W. Worthington. A collection of his poetry and letters home was complied into a book, Hell and Beyond.
Copies of both books will be available. Refreshments provided by the Filipino American Association. Located at 660 East Ringgold St. Parking off 7th St. Call for more information (956)542-0951 or go to http://www.Brownsvillemfa.org