National World War Ii Memorial News

In this photo from 2010, Dick Kath of Janesville, left, poses with his late father, World War II veteran Al Kath, during the VetsRoll.org trip to Washington, D.C. Dick Kath has volunteered with VetsRoll.org of South Beloit, Ill., for four years.

West Springfield High School student Elizabeth Bowban, 18, interviews 107-year-old World War II veteran Richard Overton of Austin, Texas, May 18 at the National World War II Memorial for the Friends of World War II Memorial's Capturing the Voices of World War II: A Student Interview Project.

It will be wheels up for the last time this October when the Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight holds its final flight to honor World War II veterans.

The Friends of the National World War II Memorial, Inc. and the National Park Service will honor World War II veterans at a special commemorative event at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 9:00 AM.

Groups from every corner of the world walk well-worn paths from monument to monument absorbing history through their point-and-shoot cameras.

World War II veteran Fred Cunningham reflects on his time as a marine servicing torpedo bombers in the South Pacific.

World War II Army veteran Howard Harvey wipes his eyes at a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day at the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC on May 8, 2013.

The Ann Renfroe comedy tour canceled its Tuesday night date in Lubbock. My guess is disappointing ticket sales, but no one is actually saying.

At long last, a little chicken-fried class may be coming to roost in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

ON THIS DATE IN 2004, THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL OPENED IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THOUSANDS OF VISITORS HAVE COME TO SEE THIS MONUMENT WHICH GIVES RECOGNITION TO THE 16-MILLION U.S. MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE WAR.

SONG OF THE DAY : "Damage" by Jimmy Eat World Good morning, Medford! Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, April 29: 1. SCHOOL COMMITTEE : The Medford School Committee will hold a committee of the whole meeting at the Medford High School library this evening at 7:15 a.m. Here's what they'll be discussing .