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War memorial stirs bittersweet memories
Veterans of World War II have been known as the greatest generation, yet many among them say they are ordinary men who served because it was the right thing to do.
Veteran's day in Washington D.C 'magnificent', says Vicksburg native and former WWII pilot
Special to the Kalamazoo G... November 11, 2009, 6:27AM Jef Rietsma Special to the Gazette Sturgis-area resident Joe Zonyk, a WW II veteran, and 17 other area veterans were recently treated to a day-long trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Sturgis Honor Flight program.
Taking WWII vets to see memorial
The aging veterans gingerly walk from the plane in the nation's capital. Some get pushed in wheelchairs.
Mission of Pride: Greater Lowell Wwii vets find salutes at D.C. memorial
Local veterans during their visit to the National World War II Memorial in Washington last month.
Honor Flight to take 75 WWII vets to memorial
Army veteran Herbert Moore wanted to see the National World War II Memorial two years ago, but was stymied by the new monument's popularity.
Event to raise funds for vets' memorial visit is big success
Songs like 'Fly Me to the Moon,' 'I'll Be Seeing You' and 'Night and Day' filled the hall.
Group Honors World War II veterans
You can see them regularly at all of our region's airports: cheering crowds with flags and balloons, even bands playing.
He followed brothera s footsteps
Charles Sands of Rock Falls points to medals earned by himself, his father and his father-in-law that are on display in his home.
New Orleans City Council Agenda Set
Below is the agenda for the New Orleans City Council meeting for November 5, 2009: NOLA City Council Meets in Regular Session Thursday, November 5th at 10 a.m. Agenda Highlights Listed Below What: Among the Agenda items scheduled to be addressed at tomorrow's City Council Meeting: Ordinance to promote a spay and neuter program for dogs and to ...
High Honors: WW II vet leaves today for first trip to Washington, D.C. - for free
Two weeks before his 84th birthday - Veterans Day - David Elliott will fly to Washington, D.C., and experience a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Another call of duty: KC area veterans flown to WWII Memorial to honor their fallen comrades
T he operation had been planned for weeks.Organizers held a pre-mission briefing days before.
Veterans' tales deserve to be heard firsthand
Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. Washington, D.C., provides numerous attractions for visitors and plays such an important role in American history.
Northeastern Wisconsin World War II veterans moved by visit to...
WASHINGTON - Alfred Denissen raised up from his wheelchair parked among the 400,000 or so white marble headstones in Arlington National Cemetery.
Area vets visit World War II memorial
Northeast Wisconsin World War II veterans visited Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2009.
Veterans part of Old Glory Honor Flight's journey to World War II...
APPLETON - Ninety-five veterans have landed in Washington where they are part of the Old Glory Honor Flight's maiden journey to visit the World War II Memorial.
Locals fly in today's Honor Flight
Four of the 126 Tennessee Valley veterans eligible for the Honor Flight today are from the Sand Mountain area.
Font size: [A] [A] [A] WASHINGTON, D.C. A - John Yost, with tears building in the corner of his eyes, stood still and solemn as a zephyr of wind disturbed the otherwise pleasant autumn afternoon.
Local World War II veterans have given the Central Iowa Honor Flight their top endorsement.
Trip to capital lauds WWII vets 64 years later
By PATRICK MEIGHAN, Staff Writer pmeighan@nashuatelegraph.com When George Hynes got off the bus upon returning home a year after World War II ended, all he got was a brief "hello" from his father.
WWII Veteran Very Thankful To Go On Honor Flight
More than 100 World War II veterans from South Dakota are in Washington, D.C. to visit the national memorial that stands in their honor.
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