In February 1944, Lieutenant Donald W. Kerr of the U.S. 14th Air Force was shot down over Hong Kong and rescued by 14-year-old Li Shi of the East River Column. Under their cover, Kerr evaded Japanese forces for over two weeks before returning safely to Guilin. This story of courage and cooperation exemplifies the deep friendship forged between the Chinese and American people during the war. Now, let’s hear the story from Kerr’s son David.

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