Thursday, January 20, 2022

‘Harmonica Pete’ DuPre, musician and World War II veteran dies at 98

‘Harmonica Pete’ DuPre, musician and World War II veteran dies at 98: FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — Pete DuPre, a World War II veteran known as “Harmonica Pete” for playing the National Anthem at sporting events across the country and around the world, died Tue…

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Oldest living World War II veteran in Weirton is honored by the city

Oldest living World War II veteran in Weirton is honored by the city: WEIRTON,W.Va- (WTRF) World War II Veteran Paul Christian of Weirton was the recipient of the mayor’s proclamation for his service in the United States Army Air Corps. On Monday night Christia…

Friday, January 7, 2022

Senior Veterans Care Network - Blog Posts - December 2021

 


West Hartford Veteran Honored with Parade for 100th Birthday

Thirty minutes before the 100th birthday parade for Ben Cooper was set to begin, a long line of cars parked along... View More


Posted 12/20/2021
World War II veteran celebrates centennial birthday in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville World War II veteran Joe D’Aloia celebrated turning 100-years-old... View More


Posted 12/16/2021
WWII veteran celebrates 105th birthday with French Legion of Honor

A  World War II veteran who recovered from COVID-19 last year was honored with France’s  highest... View More


Posted 12/14/2021
World War II veteran celebrates 97th birthday

ROANOKE, Va.  - Throughout his lifetime, Chuck Neighbor has celebrated a few birthdays. Monday’s celebration... View More


Posted 12/13/2021
WWII veteran reunited with items lost 76 years ago

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  It's been 76 years since Joe Esquibel saw a bracelet engraved with his name... View More


Posted 12/10/2021
'I loved my boys' Veteran reflects on camaraderie, time served in war on 100th birthday

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C.—  Haywood County resident Alcy Kates turned 100 years old on Monday. The World War... View More


Posted 12/09/2021
93-year-old World War II vet sends thousands of fallen soldiers off on the right note

  "Taps" has been offered as a final salute to military veterans since the Civil War. But the number... View More


Posted 12/07/2021
101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost

HONOLULU  — When Japanese bombs began falling on Pearl Harbor, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell... View More