- BOISE, Idaho: The parents of the only US soldier held by the Taleban are marking the second anniversary of his captivity, saying the wisdom of former PoWs has helped them endure the uncertainty of the prolonged ordeal.
Bowe Bergdahl, a 25-year-old Army sergeant from Hailey, Idaho, was taken prisoner June 30, 2009 in Afghanistan. His parents, Bob and Jani Bergdahl, released a statement Thursday through Hailey Mayor Rick Davis expressing gratitude for the community’s support. They said they’ve been helped by POWs from the Vietnam War, including Render Crayton, who advised them early in their son’s ordeal to steel themselves for the long haul. Crayton, who spent seven years in captivity, hopes word of this community support makes its way to Bowe Bergdahl and lifts his spirits, wherever he is.
