Weber County's Greatest Generation

How do you honor a family that lost nearly everything for their country? Join Kim Dixon as she returns from her hiatus to share the breathtaking story of the Borgstrom family from Box Elder County. After completing her book, "Weber County's Greatest Generation Book 3, 1944," and pursuing her communications degree, Kim reconnects with listeners to recount the unimaginable sacrifices of the Borgstrom brothers—Clyde, Boyd, Leroy, Rulan, and Roland—during World War II. This episode captures the profound impact of their service and the transformative changes in military policy that their loss inspired.

Listen to the heartfelt ceremonies and tributes that have been dedicated to the Borgstrom family, from a public ceremony in Garland to the emotional return of the brothers' bodies to Utah. Featuring voices like Deborah Long, the family's granddaughter, and dignitaries such as Governor Spencer Cox, the narrative highlights the Borgstroms' enduring legacy. Discover the powerful symbol of courage and patriotism created by Val Lewis at Riverview Cemetery, and hear the moving stories shared by community leaders. This episode is a solemn reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring our military service members' sacrifices.

80 years ago Austin Cox murdered five people, including Judge Lewis Trueman, who granted a divorce to his ex-wife. 

How did Weber County hear the news of the Invasion of Normandy in 1944? Listen and find out!

What happened on Memorial Day 80 years ago?  War plants in Ogden and other cities did not close down for Memorial Day.  The battle of inflation is still plaguing the nation. 

The city and county that servicemen had left during 1942 was changing completely.  Rationing of coffee, liquor, tires, gas, sugar and soon meat was the reality that residents lived with. 

Eighty years ago in August of 1942, there was not much good news from the warfront.  On August 12th, the Coles' Circus came to town with hundreds of animals and performers,  They marched from Union Station to 19th and Harrison for a one-of-a-kind spectacular!!

In June of 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt, in a radio address,  called on American's to gather all of their rubber for the war effort. 

See how Weber County and the US as a whole, responded.