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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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