Remembering Bucky: decorated World War II veteran dies at age 96
Family members told his American Legion brothers and sisters Bucky passed away Sunday morning from complications of COVID-19.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Post - November 2020
World War II veteran celebrated on 94th birthday
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — A member of the Greatest Generation is celebrating a milestone birthday on Saturday.... View More
Posted on 11/19/2020
Korean War veteran describes skydiving for the first time
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Veterans Day got off to a high flying start at the World War I Museum in Kansas City,... View More
Posted on 11/18/2020
Mementos stolen from home of World War II veteran in Massachusetts
LEOMINSTER, Mass. — A World War II veteran who lives in Massachusetts and his family are asking for... View More
Posted on 11/16/2020
‘Be thankful’: World War II veteran has message as he celebrates his 100th birthday
PELL CITY, Ala. - A celebration Monday for a World War II veteran as he reaches another major milestone in... View More
Posted on 11/15/2020
Long Island community comes together to help 88-year-old female Korean War vet
SHIRLEY, Long Island (WABC) -- A Long Island community came together over the past few months to help an 88-year-old... View More
Posted on 11/13/2020
Delaware County WWII veteran surprised with drive-by parade on 105th birthday
Delaware County resident Eugene Vickers is 105 November 11, an astounding and heady achievement for anyone.... View More
Posted on 11/12/2020
WWII veteran just shy of his 100th birthday says his secret to longevity is his wife - and vodka
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Wednesday is Veterans Day, when America remembers those who served in its... View More
Posted on 11/11/2020
Vietnam veteran dedicates his life to help other vets fighting personal battles at home
COVINGTON, LA — Vietnam veteran Ed Lewis rattles a loop of keys to find the right one for his Camp... View More
Posted on 11/10/2020
Korean War veteran sees medals for first time at ceremony
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Marcos Luis Montano of Waukegan, 91, held his Purple Heart medal at Veterans Memorial Plaza... View More
Posted on 11/09/2020
Bradenton twins who served in WWII near 100. Veterans Day will be special for retired nurses
Twins Marian Boyer and Millie Dost, who served as nurses during World War II, are turning 100 on Nov. 22. They will... View More
Posted on 11/07/2020
World War II Navy pilot celebrates 100th birthday in North Naples
When Billy Heck arrived in a golf court Friday at La Playa Golf Club , he looked spiffy and spry enough to shoot... View More
Posted on 11/06/2020
Family doctor/veteran Marine, 90, to jump in Veterans Day skydive
This Veterans Day, long-serving Greenville physician and 90-year old Korean War veteran Dr. James Nicholson plans... View More
Posted on 11/05/2020
World War II veteran took care of a world-famous bulldog
lassic movie fans may be familiar with a portrayal of Lester Fisher, who served as a “personal physician”... View More
Posted on 11/04/2020
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with solo flight over Central Coast
A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday Friday by attempting to break a world record. A small group... View More
Posted on 11/02/2020
Vietnam veteran finds comfort in newly adopted German shepherd
RIVERSIDE, R.I. — For the last few weeks, 78-year-old Bill Atwell is up and at 'em early. A few weeks... View More
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Flossmoor community honors WWII veteran for 100th birthday
Flossmoor community honors WWII veteran for 100th birthday: FLOSSMOOR, Ill. — The Flossmoor community served up the celebration of a century Friday for a World War II veteran who turned 100. In a year when everything’s been turned upside down, party p…
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Korean War veteran describes skydiving for the first time
Korean War veteran describes skydiving for the first time: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Veterans Day got off to a high flying start at the World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. A Navy SEAL and Purple Heart recipient started the morning off by bas…
Thursday, November 12, 2020
WWII veteran just shy of his 100th birthday says his secret to longevity is his wife - and vodka
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Wednesday is Veterans Day, when America remembers those who served in its armed forces.
Frank Caruso served in World War II. And this Veterans Day, just eight days shy of his 100th birthday, his memory still serves him remarkably well.
When asked for the secret to his longevity and happy life, he turns to Anna, his wife of 72 years.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Vietnam veteran dedicates his life to help other vets fighting personal battles at home
Vietnam veteran dedicates his life to help other vets fighting personal battles at home: Vietnam veteran Ed Lewis rattles a loop of keys to find the right one for his Camp NORA in the Covington area. With nine bedrooms, multiple storage closets and entrances on more than one side, ther…
Monday, November 2, 2020
Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Post - October 2020
Vietnam veteran finds comfort in newly adopted German shepherd
RIVERSIDE, R.I. — For the last few weeks, 78-year-old Bill Atwell is up and at 'em early. A few weeks... View More
Posted on 10/27/2020
Madill soldier laid to rest after going missing during Korean War
MADILL, Okla. - A fallen Madill soldier is laid to rest at last and reunited with his family after 70 years.... View More
Posted on 10/26/2020
World War II veteran recovers from COVID
Thomson, GA A 97-year old veteran from Thomson received honor today from the Patriot Guard Riders of Georgia... View More
Posted on 10/21/2020
World War II pilot dies days after celebrating 100th birthday
Jacob R. McClenny’s family and friends gathered recently to celebrate the 100th birthday of the World War II... View More
Posted on 10/20/2020
Army recruiters help WWII Veteran fulfill lifelong dream
SEATTLE — As the train pulled into the King Street Station at 9:50 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2020, Army Cpl. James Edward... View More
Posted on 10/19/2020
Erie Area Welcomes home Korean War veteran after almost 70 years
It's been a long time coming for a local family who lost their relative in the Korean war 70 years ago. ... View More
Posted on 10/16/2020
20-year Navy Veteran explains how service dog saved her life
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As the saying goes, a dog is man’s best friend, but in this case, a woman’s... View More
Posted on 10/15/2020
Paramedics finish cutting the grass for Vietnam War veteran, 83, who collapsed from heat exhaustion while mowing his lawn
An 83-year-old war veteran who collapsed from heat exhaustion while mowing his lawn on a hot South Florida day got... View More
Posted on 10/14/2020
WWII veteran celebrates 105th birthday
PHOENIX — 12 News is celebrating a special birthday in a unique way. World War Two veteran Irving... View More
Posted on 10/13/2020
Vietnam veteran reunites with man he saved during the war for the first time
HEBRON, Ky. — Combat medics during war don't always know who survives and who doesn't after they patch... View More
Posted on 10/12/2020
94-year-old World War II Navy veteran surprised with local hero award
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - After serving as a Navy veteran in World War II, 94-year-old Stanley J. Jurek of South Bend... View More
Posted on 10/08/2020
Community celebrates Norman World War II veteran’s 102nd birthday with parade
NORMAN, Okla. — Community members gathered Wednesday to celebrate an Oklahoma World War II veteran’s... View More
Posted on 10/07/2020
Rudolph “Val” Archer (1929 – 2020), Tuskegee Airman who served in three wars
Archer first tried to join the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 15, but he was told to come back when... View More
Posted on 10/06/2020
World War II veteran publishes book of hundreds of long-lost love letters
While serving in the Army during World War II, Bernard Brown wrote 246 letters to the woman who would become his... View More
Posted on 10/05/2020
Oldest World War II veteran gets new roof in New Orleans, thanks to phone call, volunteers
When Lawrence Brooks, the country’s oldest-known World War II veteran, turned 111 in September, he received... View More
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