The personal memoirs (1923 - 1979) and military diary (Oct. 1942 - Oct. 1945) of USAAF Flight Officer Lt. Paul F. Kisak Sr. during WWII training and as Navigator of B-17 ("Big Stuff") of 15th AAF, 2nd Bomb Group, 20th Bomb Squadron, Crew 296. Lt. Paul F. Kisak Sr. was a decorated WWII Veteran and Hero having served 3 years. He was awarded The US Air Medal and The US Purple Heart among others awards. Lt. Paul F. Kisak Sr. enlisted and worked his way up to the rank of Lieutenant & Flight Officer-Bombardier-Navigator. He was stationed in Foggia Italy and on 23 March 1945, B-17 #452, "Big Stuff," a/c 44-6452 on Mission #4, bombed a benzene, oil refinery base in Rhuland, Germany at 12:20 pm and an altitude of, 28,000 feet. The crew was assigned to The 20th Bomb Squadron of the 2nd Bomb Group 15th USAAF. He went on to excel in civilian life and create a legacy of charity, self-sacrifice and service.