borgstrom's five deployed sons had died at war within 6 months.ther of world war ii. her grief was immeasurable. and yet, in this valley of despair, mrs. borgstrom went on a national radio broadcast to help raise money for the war effort. she offered words of hope to a shaken nation: “i want to send a mother's prayer to all of the boys tonight,” she said. “we here at home are proud of you boys and we hope that god will bless and protect you through this fearful war.” it was one of the most successful war bond drives ever. in her moment of greatest need, she was out serving others. a funeral was held in garland, and mr. borgstorm told the army commander of the western u.s. that he would ask for no exceptions in the conscription of his youngest son who still lived with them. he was 19, the same age as the twins when they died. “when his country needs him, he will go.” some members of the borgstrom family are with us here tonight, and i ask them to please stand. these give them a round of applause. [applause] [applause] these are the kind of people w