How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
[Louie's] father, Anthony, had been living on his own since age fourteen. […] His mother, Louie, was a petite, playful beauty, sixteen a marriage and eighteen when Louie was born. (1.1.9)
The more you learn about Louie's parents (which, admittedly, isn't much), the more you see where his tenacious nature comes from. Louise may have been "petite" and "playful," but she was also fierce with a rolling pin.
Quote #2
Every morning, through all that lay ahead for her, Louie would pin the [airman's wings] to her dress. Every night, before she went to bed, she'd take them off her dress and pin them to her nightgown. (2.6.48)
Like all good heroes, Louie loves his momma. And his momma loves him. The airman's wings are a way for them to stay connected, despite being separate by thousands of miles.
Quote #3
On The weekend after the crash, Pete, Virginia, and Louise Zamperini made an impromptu visit to the home of Cuppernell's parents, who lived in Long Beach. It was a merry meeting, and they all talked of their boys. (3.13.34)
The families have no idea that tragedy has befallen their sons/brothers at this point. But even once they do find out, they behave in the same way: keeping hope alive.