LD Marrs

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L.D. Marrs, a native of Texas, served in World War II and endured the harrowing experience of being a prisoner of war (POW). His four years as a POW is a testament to his resilience and bravery. The atrocities of what happened in the Bataan Death March and subsequent captivity of thousands of soldiers living on 1 cup of rice day withered him and every other hero that was captured. Despite the hardships faced during captivity, L.D. remained steadfast and ultimately survived the war, exemplifying the courage and strength characteristic of many WWII veterans. His story is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and the enduring spirit of those who served their country during one of history's most challenging times.

His life changed because of this and spent the remainder of his giving to all of those around him. Friday nights is when he would grill for everyone who was hungry in the trailer park he lived. Saturday morning, he would drive to Denison Dam and pass leftovers out to the fisherman who were there fishing to feed their families. He spent his nights & weekends supporting the persons who needed it – working on their cars for free, helping them with any work they needed to help make their lives just a little better, and making sure no one within his reach was ever hungry.

The Marrs Project celebrates his life spent making sure those who need have a way to get it with basic kindness and passion. Focusing on the ever-growing problem of food insecurity, Veterans often experience a higher rate of this than the general homeless population. With more than 33k homeless veterans known in the United States, we want to have L.D.’s legacy live on through this project.