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