Times Union Article February 3, 2024 by Katherine Kiessling
Troy pilot’s WWII tale informs TV seriesWilliam Styles’ daughter shared his POW journal and other mementos with ‘Masters of the Air’ creators Leading up to the series premiere of “Masters of the Air,” Linda Berkery kept getting the same question: “Will your dad be in...
Is Your Father in the Series?
Since the nine-part series, Masters of the Air, began on Apple TV, I have been asked this question. Yes, I have posted just a few (ha) links and stories, but no, my father is not listed by name. I see no actor connected with the name Co-pilot William J. Styles. And...
Training Days: Cherish the Friendships
My new Brownie camera came with Dad's advice. "Always label your photos so you'll remember the people." "Don't be silly," I...
Who Was Alice From Dallas?
When I was a child, my grandfather used to take me to watch the planes take off and land at the Albany (NY) Airport. We would park on the side of the road and peer through the wire fence. "Is that Alice?" I would ask. Papa would lower his sunglasses and...
A Boy from Troy and a B-17
Dad never spoke about the war, did any father? But I knew the combo B-17. I didn't know what that meant, but I knew it was...
Masters of the Air Trailer
The Trailer for the new series, Masters of the Air, a companion to Band of Brothers, from Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg is out. This nine part series on Apple TV began Friday, January 26, 2024. Masters of the Air follows airmen from the 100th Bomb Group through their...
Grandma’s Rocking Chair
Originally appeared in the Evangelist, April 6, 2018. "May you live to see your children's children." This blessing from our wedding 45 years ago has been fulfilled: My fifth grandchild's recent visit included taking the traditional "Grandma holding the new baby"...
Young Priest’s Death a Reminder of God’s Love
(Editor's note: Ms. Berkery is pastoral associate for faith formation at Our Lady of the Assumption parish in Latham. This reflection on Rev. James Cribbs, who died in 1998, first appeared in Priest magazine. It is reprinted with the author's permission.) "I need to...
A Letter to Dad
Orignially appeared in the Evangelist, April 6, 2018. Memorial Day arrives between the last Sunday of Easter and Pentecost this year. But when I reflect on Memorial Day, I must go all the way back to Lent. My father, Bill Styles, died in March 1975. Every March, I...
Praying Goodbye to Archbishop Flynn
Originally appeared in the Evangelist, October 8, 2019. It was a marvelous blessing when my former high school teacher, Father Harry J. Flynn, became pastor at my parish, St. Ambrose, in 1981. He brought the same joy and love of life that I remember from my days as a...
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