Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Korean War Veteran awarded medals after nearly 70 years

Korean War Veteran awarded medals after nearly 70 years: After nearly 70 years, a Korean War Veteran was awarded medals he had earned during his time in the Army.  Emanuel Klein of Minot spent nine months in Korea. He recently started going to the D…

Friday, May 8, 2020

War vet on a journey to run across America to raise money for veteran families

War vet on a journey to run across America to raise money for veteran families: AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Most of us are familiar with the term “Run Forrest Run”. This time around, some people are saying #RUNRUSSELLRUN Marine Corp Veteran Russell Larkins is on a mission…

Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Articles - April 2020


Sidney Fleischer, 102, decorated war veteran who fought in eight battles
Sidney Fleischer came into the world just prior to one of the worst pandemics in history — the 1918 flu pandemic... View More

Posted on 04/29/2020
WWII veteran gets special birthday honor after party is canceled because of pandemic
A World War II veteran who appealed for birthday cards after the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancellation of... View More

Posted on 04/27/2020
Richfield World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with car parade
RICHFIELD, Ohio — Walter “Bud” Wisnieski planned to celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday, April... View More



Posted on 04/23/2020
Birthday parade honors Korean War veteran
Santa Maria resident and Korean War veteran Ed Gutierrez celebrated his 89th birthday with a drive-by party. Ed's... View More

Posted on 04/22/2020
Family Celebrates World War II Veteran’s Birthday With Drive-By Parade
WOODSTOCK, Md.  — The family of a Maryland World War II veteran found the perfect way to celebrate... View More

Posted on 04/21/2020
World War 2 Veteran Shaves Hair Into Mohawk Again As Tribute To Fallen Friends
Guy Whidden, from Frederick County, Maryland, first shaved his head into the unique style in 1944 – the night... View More

Posted on 04/20/2020
Before coronavirus, not much was a match for World War II veteran Frances Skiba Hoffman
Not much got the best of 96-year-old Frances Skiba Hoffmann. The military didn’t when she joined during... View More

Posted on 04/17/2020
World War II veteran who died of COVID-19 played visible role in world history
AFFREY, N.H.  A New Hampshire woman whose father was one of 20 veterans who died of COVID-19 at a soldiers’... View More

Posted on 04/14/2020
Korean War veteran Joseph Buerger of Wickliffe celebrates 90th birthday with 'drive-by' bash
“From the Halls of Montezuma....To the shores of Tripoli....” With the “Marines’ Hymn”... View More

Posted on 04/13/2020
105th Birthday Party Canceled For World War II Veteran Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Birthday Cards Sought
LAKEWOOD  — A World War II veteran’s 105th birthday celebration planned for later this month... View More

Posted on 04/09/2020
Long-lost items returned to Vietnam veteran
BYESVILLE — Most people are accustomed to receiving gifts on their birthday, but a Pleasant City man recently... View More

Posted on 04/08/2020
Community celebrates Vermont Korean War veteran with car parade
HYDE PARK, Vt.  Social distancing couldn't keep people in Hyde Park from honoring a local veteran.... View More


Posted on 04/07/2020
Wisconsin World War II veteran doesn't let quarantine stop him from busting a move
World War II veteran and hoofer Chuck Franzke, known for filming adorable videos while dancing in his socks, is not... View More

Posted on 04/06/2020
Recognition, Decades Deferred, Finally Comes for a World War II Veteran
Seventy-five years ago, John Gualtier was a young combat medic, serving with the  U.S. Army  in World... View More

Posted on 04/04/2020
Veteran surprised with car parade and more for 100th birthday
NEW CANEY, Texas — A New Caney resident who also happens to be a World War II veteran said his 100th... View More

Posted on 04/03/2020
Recognition, decades deferred, finally comes for a World War II veteran
Seventy-five years ago, John Gualtier was a young combat medic, serving with the U.S. Army in  World War II... View More

Posted on 04/02/2020
104-year-old WWII veteran recovers from COVID-19, celebrates birthday
LEBANON, Ore. – An Oregon man is celebrating both his 104th birthday and his recovery from the novel coronavirus.... View More

Posted on 04/01/2020
Oregon veteran, 95, beats coronavirus: ‘I survived Guam, I can get through this bulls–t’
A 95-year-old World War II vet living in Oregon has beaten COVID-19, according to a report. Bill Kelly, of McMinnville,... View More

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Triple war veteran honored, serenaded for 94th birthday

Triple war veteran honored, serenaded for 94th birthday: COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) -A woman in Columbus honored her father with professional singers from Columbus and a trumpet player for his 94th birthday. Nancy Bell’s father is a World War II, Korea an…