Monday, June 8, 2020

World War II and Korean War Veteran celebrates 94th birthday

World War II and Korean War Veteran celebrates 94th birthday: BLOOMINGTON (WEEK) - The day after the 76th Anniversary of D-Day, one local veteran is celebrating his 94th birthday. Edward Carroll, or as his family affectionately calls him 'Mr. Ed', turned a young 94 years old Sunday. Mr. Ed spent his 94th birthday sitting with family enjoying the beautiful weather outside when he got a

Friday, June 5, 2020

Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Articles - May 2020

Posted on 05/29/2020
World War II veteran's big surprise: Home makeover while he was away
The last time he was moved to tears, Jerry Gottlieb stood on the deck of the USS Intrepid during World War II as fellow... View More

Posted on 05/28/2020
World War II veteran and his daughter both recover from COVID-19
Charles Barbier survived the Great Depression, World War II, and now, COVID-19. The 101-year-old and his daughter,... View More

Posted on 05/27/2020
World War II veteran reaches goal of walking 99 laps for COVID-19 victims
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County World War II veteran who has been walking laps to raise money... View More

Posted on 05/26/2020
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. ... View More



Posted on 05/25/2020
World War II veteran marks a Memorial Day milestone
Six years ago, World War II veteran Frank DeVita joined TODAY to open up about his wartime experiences for... View More

Posted on 05/22/2020
100-year-old World War II veteran beats the coronavirus in a Virginia hospital
Lloyd Falk, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, has beaten the coronavirus after 58 days in a Virginia hospital.... View More

Posted on 05/21/2020
Austin World War II veteran asks for cards for 97th birthday
Ernie Reiver is turning 97 in early June.Like many seniors across the country, he's been stuck inside the house... View More

Posted on 05/20/2020
Wife of pilot presumed killed in action during Vietnam War shares his legacy
Lieutenant Barton Creed’s plane was shot down in the Vietnam war. Under intense enemy fire and while maintaining... View More

Posted on 05/15/2020
Each time coronavirus takes another World War II veteran, 'we lose a part of history'
Albert Berard was part of the first wave of U.S. soldiers who approached France’s Omaha Beach ... View More

Posted on 05/14/2020
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in quarantine with surprise parade: 'Meant so much'
A World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday in quarantine with the help of his family and some... View More

Posted on 05/13/2020
96-year-old World War II veteran dances after he and wife beat coronavirus
HOUSTON - A Houston couple, married for 68 years, says they thought COVID-19 would be the end of both of them, but... View More

Posted on 05/12/2020
99-year-old World War II Marine veteran defeats coronavirus: 'I'm a warrior, not a worrier'
Max Deweese survived World War II, and he also survived the coronavirus. The 99-year-old WWII Marine veteran defeated... View More

Posted on 05/08/2020
War vet on a journey to run across America to raise money for veteran families
AUGUSTA, Ga.- Most of us are familiar with the term “Run Forrest Run”. This time around, some people... View More


Posted on 05/07/2020
Triple war veteran honored, serenaded for 94th birthday
COLUMBUS, Ga  -A woman in Columbus honored her father with professional singers from Columbus and a trumpet... View More

Posted on 05/06/2020
100-Year-Old World War II Veteran Beats Coronavirus
Arthur McIntosh not only survived World War II, but the Army veteran has now also made it through a battle with COVID-19.... View More

Posted on 05/05/2020
Drive-by parade for Korean War veteran's 90th birthday
Harvey Drucker, a Korean War veteran, was surprised by a drive-by parade for his 90th birthday on Saturday outside... View More

Posted on 05/04/2020
How a community celebrated a World War II vet's 100th birthday, pandemic be damned
Jim Curry came out of the house and moved quickly down the driveway on Sunday afternoon, pushing a walker. He... View More

Posted on 05/01/2020
‘We never forget them:’ 45 years after war’s end, Vietnam veterans hold ceremony for lives lost
MILWAUKEE -- The Vietnam War came to an end on April 30, 1975. Forty-five years later, a special ceremony was put... View More

Texas World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Texas World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday: When you’ve lived on earth for 100 years, you know a thing or two because you’ve seen a thing or two.