Go Button Media Follows Archeologist's Shocking Promise to WWII Veteran
When historian and archaeologist John Henry Phillips made a promise to WWII British Navy veteran Patrick Thomas to find his lost ship and build a memorial in honor of his shipmates, he had no idea where the adventure would take them.
Toronto, Canada, November 08, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Go Button Media has already begun filming the documentary, but time is running out and help is needed to find a vanished piece of history and fulfill 93-year-old WWII British Navy veteran Patrick Thomas’ dream to finally honor his drowned shipmates.
Conflict archaeologist, historian and former rock star John Henry Phillips, in an impulsive moment fueled by an unexpected bond, promised Patrick he would find his ship and plant the memorial with Patrick by his side.
If you could help change the life of a WWII Veteran, solve a nautical mystery and honor the memories of a drowned fleet, would you?
When Go Button Media, a Toronto-based production company, spoke with John Henry Phillips and heard his story they realized the urgency and challenge in getting the project done quickly. Like all WWII veterans, Patrick isn't getting any younger. Every year we lose more of these heroes and with them goes vital history that can never be retold.
“You don’t get that many chances to change someone’s life and to make sure that they will never be forgotten,” says John Henry Phillips, “If I can find the ship then I can change history and I can change Patrick’s life and his story will be there forever.”
When Patrick came home from the war, he got on with his life. He never spoke of the sinking or his later exploits in the Far East until his twilight years. “Very soon this history will be beyond living memory and Veterans will no longer be around,” adds Stuart Robertson, WWII author, historian and battlefield guide.
Patrick assumed his story and the story of his ship would die with him, but meeting John changed everything.
To learn more about this incredible story and to help us raise the funds to help Go Button Media finish the documentary and transform history, please visit their Indiegogo page, https://igg.me/at/roses-sailors-grave.
Henry Phillips, 26, is not the usual WWII aficionado. Two years ago, he arrived at a WWII celebration event and found his accommodations double booked. He had nowhere to stay until a complete stranger, Patrick Thomas, offered John his spare room.
A wonderful and unique friendship began. One day, John said to Patrick, “You know, your ship really deserves a memorial.” He then went further; “Patrick, someone should find your ship.” Needless to say, Patrick agreed. John did not know this was just the beginning of an adventure that would take over his entire life.
“When I said to Patrick I’d find your ship it seemed like a pretty simple task: go to France, find where the ship went down, put a plaque up.”
The problems started immediately, John has no idea where to begin building a permanent memorial, where the ship is and he can’t scuba dive. Undeterred and realizing the gravity of his promise and his friend’s age, John’s search for the missing ship has begun and already inspired help from many.
About Go Button Media: Go Button Media is a boutique production company founded by Showrunners Natasha Ryan and Daniel Oron. Together with extraordinarily talented crews, Go Button Media makes hybrid creative content for all screen sizes. Focusing on charismatic characters, universal stories and smooth delivery, the company delivers punchy, addictive content. Projects include Mom vs Matchmaker and the travel series Discovering Routes.
For more information about “No Roses on a Sailor’s Grave” or Go Button Media, please contact:
Daniel Oron
daniel@gobuttonmedia.com
416-570-0057
Conflict archaeologist, historian and former rock star John Henry Phillips, in an impulsive moment fueled by an unexpected bond, promised Patrick he would find his ship and plant the memorial with Patrick by his side.
If you could help change the life of a WWII Veteran, solve a nautical mystery and honor the memories of a drowned fleet, would you?
When Go Button Media, a Toronto-based production company, spoke with John Henry Phillips and heard his story they realized the urgency and challenge in getting the project done quickly. Like all WWII veterans, Patrick isn't getting any younger. Every year we lose more of these heroes and with them goes vital history that can never be retold.
“You don’t get that many chances to change someone’s life and to make sure that they will never be forgotten,” says John Henry Phillips, “If I can find the ship then I can change history and I can change Patrick’s life and his story will be there forever.”
When Patrick came home from the war, he got on with his life. He never spoke of the sinking or his later exploits in the Far East until his twilight years. “Very soon this history will be beyond living memory and Veterans will no longer be around,” adds Stuart Robertson, WWII author, historian and battlefield guide.
Patrick assumed his story and the story of his ship would die with him, but meeting John changed everything.
To learn more about this incredible story and to help us raise the funds to help Go Button Media finish the documentary and transform history, please visit their Indiegogo page, https://igg.me/at/roses-sailors-grave.
Henry Phillips, 26, is not the usual WWII aficionado. Two years ago, he arrived at a WWII celebration event and found his accommodations double booked. He had nowhere to stay until a complete stranger, Patrick Thomas, offered John his spare room.
A wonderful and unique friendship began. One day, John said to Patrick, “You know, your ship really deserves a memorial.” He then went further; “Patrick, someone should find your ship.” Needless to say, Patrick agreed. John did not know this was just the beginning of an adventure that would take over his entire life.
“When I said to Patrick I’d find your ship it seemed like a pretty simple task: go to France, find where the ship went down, put a plaque up.”
The problems started immediately, John has no idea where to begin building a permanent memorial, where the ship is and he can’t scuba dive. Undeterred and realizing the gravity of his promise and his friend’s age, John’s search for the missing ship has begun and already inspired help from many.
About Go Button Media: Go Button Media is a boutique production company founded by Showrunners Natasha Ryan and Daniel Oron. Together with extraordinarily talented crews, Go Button Media makes hybrid creative content for all screen sizes. Focusing on charismatic characters, universal stories and smooth delivery, the company delivers punchy, addictive content. Projects include Mom vs Matchmaker and the travel series Discovering Routes.
For more information about “No Roses on a Sailor’s Grave” or Go Button Media, please contact:
Daniel Oron
daniel@gobuttonmedia.com
416-570-0057
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416-570-0057
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