Senior Veterans Care Network: 2022

Monday, December 5, 2022

SeniorVeterans Care Network Blog Posts - November 2022

Minnesota Guard Honors Returning MIA Korean War Veteran

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL – Near midnight on a small airport tarmac in Bismarck, North Dakota, family and tribal... View More

Posted 11/28/2022

Leland Korean War veteran awarded Purple Heart after almost 70 years

In the pitch-black thicket of the Korean jungle, Leland resident James Brown and his squad took heavy fire from what... View More

Posted 11/18/2022

War veteran’s family bid him farewell before organ donation

TOLEDO, Ohio - The family of 52-year-old Leonard Tate bid him farewell with an honor walk at St Vincent Medical Center... View More

Posted 11/17/2022

World War II Navy veteran gifted 'Quilt of Valor' ahead of his 100th birthday

PALM HARBOR, Fla. - A special ceremony wrapped a deserving veteran in a "Quilt of Valor"... View More

Posted 11/15/2022

‘The Dogs of War’: Veteran remembers ‘the best friend I ever had’

Over 50 years later, Terry Kehoe still says Prince was “the best friend I ever had.” In 1971, Kehoe was... View More

Posted 11/03/2022

Gulf War veteran walks through Texas to raise awareness

SWEETWATER, Texas — John Mumby left the East Texas town of Waskom on October 3rd to tread across Texas... View More

Posted 11/02/2022

Vietnam Veteran wants to celebrate his 90th birthday by going skydiving

BONIFAY, Fla. -A local Vietnam War Veteran wants everyone to know there are no age limits on having fun. So what does... View More

Posted 11/01/2022

World War II veteran turns 100; family learns he is an American hero

MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. — If Tom Ecoff could be described as one thing, it’s a family man. “Dad... View More

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Posts - September 2022

Madison World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

MADISON, Wis. — Marjorie Marshman couldn’t quite tell you why she joined the Marine Corps, but looking... View More

Posted 09/29/2022

World War II Veteran makes handmade gifts for Vietnam Veterans

FALLBROOK, Calif. — On Friday, September 30, a special Honor Flight will leave San Diego for Washington... View More

Posted 09/21/2022

Community pays tribute to decorated war Veteran

Richland Wash. — Major Rudolph P. Webster was born in June of 1932. Growing up in the great depression,... View More

Posted 09/19/2022

World War II veteran honored in Harlan

ARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - The City of Harlan named a bridge after World War II veteran Bazel Collins. Collins spent more... View More

Posted 09/15/2022

Remembering one of the last World War II veterans, Jim “Pee-Wee” Martin

Jim “Pee-Wee” Martin, a local WWII veteran, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was 101 years... View More

Posted 09/14/2022

WWII veteran celebrates 102 years young

World War II veteran Ben Milstein, a resident at a Hillsborough Assisted Living facility, is turning a century plus... View More

Posted 09/13/2022

99th Honor Flight departs for Washington D.C.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - A new group of local veterans will embark on a trip that they will... View More

Posted 09/12/2022

WWII Veteran celebrates his 100th birthday

BILOXI, Miss. - World War II veteran William “Bill” Ellzey celebrated 10 decades of life at the Veterans... View More

Posted 09/09/2022

Family of missing Korean War veteran receives military service medals

RIVERDALE — Seventy-two years after United States Army Pfc. Glen L. Shupe was declared missing in action during... View More

Posted 09/08/2022

Local vets get hero’s welcome home from 25th Honor Flight

PEORIA - Our heroes are home after the 25th Greater Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Tuesday. The day started... View More

Posted 09/01/2022

Vietnam War vet doing his part to fight food insecurity

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania ( KYW ) -- Back to school can be an especially difficult time for parents living paycheck... View More

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Senior Veterans Care Network - Blog Posts - August 2022

More than 72 years later, missing Purple Heart returned to Korean War Vet's family

More than 70 years later- a missing war medal has been returned to the family of a Korean War Veteran. Private Averill... View More

Posted 08/30/2022

72 Years After Being Killed, Korean War Veteran Laid to Rest and Honored by Vietnam Vet Cousin in Arizona

Vietnam Veteran Felix Padilla has largely lived his life with his eponym, his cousin U.S. Army Private... View More

Posted 08/29/2022

Local World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday

PINE BELT, Miss. - A local World War II veteran has reached the century mark! Ira Hall celebrated his centennial... View More

Posted 08/26/2022

World War II veteran honored with Quilt of Valor

James F. Wren, a 98-year-old Orlinda resident and World War II veteran was met with a pleasant surprise during a... View More

Posted 08/25/2022

World War II veteran shares firsthand experiences with students

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. - Students at Lord Botetourt High School got to hear about World War II Wednesday from... View More

Posted 08/24/2022

Community honors local Vietnam War veteran as he is laid to rest

SOUTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Dozens showed up at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Tuesday to pay their respects... View More

Posted 08/23/2022

World War II veteran, Holocaust survivor celebrates 101st birthday

RADENTON, Fla. – Robert Schweiger said he knows the value of hard work. The World War II veteran and... View More

Posted 08/22/2022

WWII veteran, Springville resident Jack Taylor celebrates 100th birthday

It was a party a century in the making. Springville resident Jack Sterling Taylor celebrated his 100th birthday on... View More

Posted 08/19/2022

How to Advocate for Your Health as a Veteran

How to Advocate for Your Health as a Veteran As a veteran, you're probably used to standing up for what you believe... View More

Posted 08/19/2022

Fargo World War II veteran hero to be honored with flag presentation

CASS COUNTY — Cass County has announced that Vern Otterson, a 96-year-old Fargo native and World War II veteran,... View More

Posted 08/18/2022

WWII veteran from St. Rose turns 100

Smith, known by many in the community as Uncle Jake, is a World War II veteran who needs no assistance walking. ... View More

Posted 08/17/2022

Honors at last for nearly 101-year-old Falls WWII veteran

Bob Ramos does not turn 101 until Aug. 23, but he’s already received quite the early birthday present. Congressman... View More

Posted 08/16/2022

The oldest World War II veteran given a medal of valor for his service

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Clapping could be heard all around the Ramkota convention hall as Harold Nelson, a World War II... View More

Posted 08/15/2022

World War II veteran in Groves turns 100 years old

GROVES — A World War II veteran in Groves celebrated a milestone today. Benny Todd turned 100 years... View More

Posted 08/11/2022

Veteran receives Congressional Gold Medal at 105 years old for his service during World War II

WHITEHALL, Wis. — A 105-year-old veteran is finally being recognized for his service during World War II.... View More

Posted 08/10/2022

Roseville senior care facility hosts birthday party for 105 year old veteran

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — World War II veteran Richard Cheevers achieved a major milestone Tuesday, celebrating his... View More

Posted 08/03/2022

Quilt of Valor presented to Korean War veteran

LEXINGTON — A Quilt of Valor was created and presented to a local Korean War veteran in late June. Andrew... View More

Posted 08/02/2022

How a Herd of Cattle Helped an Iraq War Veteran with PTSD Find Healing: 'Animals Gave Me a Second Chance'

Marvin Frink is walking through a field of bright green sorghum grass beneath a scorching North Carolina sun. He... View More