Note: I’m sharing this on both my genealogy blog and the site for Nothing Really Bad Will Happen, since it ties into the true family history that inspired the novel. Emile Speeger - In front of Eva Braun's house - 1946 May 8, 1945—Victory in Europe Day. For millions around the world, it was a … Continue reading A Belated Note for VE Day: Uncle Emile, the Ritchie Boy Who Helped Save Us All