Senior Veterans Care Network - Blog Post - April 2023

‘Just Another Day': WWII Veteran Surprised by Servicemembers for 100th Birthday in IB

For World War II veteran, John Lewis Larson, the morning started like all of the others. “Just another day,”... View More

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Posted 04/25/2023

100-year-old New Jersey World War II veteran takes flight of a lifetime

"I flew B-26s for 32 missions and then I flew light airplanes out of Orly field in Paris," he said. "I... View More

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Posted 04/24/2023

Eastern Iowa World War II veteran celebrates 101st birthday amongst family, friends

CORALVILLE, Iowa  - One Veteran rang in more than 100 years of life on Friday. Friends and family gathered at... View More

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Posted 04/20/2023

'I wish they were back with me': Veterans take Honor Flight to visit war memorials

WASHINGTON — Since 2005, Honor Flight has been taking local veterans to Washington D.C., to "honor"... View More

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Posted 04/17/2023

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday alongside his wife of 76 years

SIERRA MADRE, Calif. (KABC) --  World War II veteran Kenneth Anhalt celebrated his 100th birthday on... View More

 

Posted 04/14/2023

'He never hesitated': Vietnam veteran commemorated at Omaha North High School

OMAHA, Neb. — A Vietnam War veteran who paid the ultimate sacrifice was commemorated at his alma matter Thursday... View More

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Posted 04/10/2023

World War II veteran to celebrate 100th birthday

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A World War II veteran is getting ready to celebrate another birthday, but he has no... View More

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Posted 04/05/2023

St. Johns County honors WWII Navy vet, 100, a survivor of Midway and other battles

John L. Patton, a 100-year-old Navy veteran of some of the most momentous battles of World War II’s Pacific... View More

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Posted 04/04/2023

Korean War veteran’s remains returned home to Pensacola after 73 years

PENSACOLA, Fla. -It’s a homecoming 73 years in the making. Army Private First-Class Ithiel Whatley’s remains... View More

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Posted 04/03/2023

World War II veteran from East Chicago turns 100

When he turned 80, Robert L. Wright told his wife, Diana, that he was hoping for a big celebration if he ever lived... View More

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Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Post - January 2023

 Posted 01/31/2023

WWII Veteran Celebrating 100th Birthday At LI American Airpower Museum

FARMINGDALE, NY — A World War II veteran is turning 100 years old Tuesday. A free public party for Eli Levine... View More

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Posted 01/30/2023

Korean War veteran awarded Navy Cross for downing four Soviet aircraft

The Navy  awarded the Navy Cross to retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams last week for downing four Soviet MiG-15... View More

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Posted 01/27/2023

War veteran has endured many difficulties, but soon he will receive a free home in Fontana

Adam Holbrook, who served his country honorably as a U.S. Army specialist, has endured many difficulties since returning... View More

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Posted 01/26/2023

World War II veteran dies at 101, honored by family and friends

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Honoring an Alabama hero: family, friends, veterans and active military gathered today to honor... View More

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Posted 01/25/2023

Remembering World War II veteran and long-time Bryan businessman

RYAN, Texas  - World War II veteran and long-time Bryan resident and builder, Joe Ferreri died at 103 years old.... View

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Posted 01/24/2023

Dayton WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday

DAYTON — A Miami Valley World War II veteran celebrated turning 103 Monday. Jack Farris was born on Jan. 23,... View More

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Posted 01/23/2023

Omaha World War II veteran dies at 104

OMAHA — One of Nebraska's oldest veterans has died at age 104.  Walter Noel Coy, a longtime Omaha... View More

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Posted 01/20/2023

WWII veteran from Wichita celebrates her 102nd birthday with some special guests

WICHITA, Kan.  — When a member of The Greatest Generation has a birthday, it’s a big deal. When the... View More

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Posted 01/19/2023

Veteran helped track down dognappers, save woman's stolen Yorkie

An Iraq war veteran used his expertise in the field to help track down a suspected dognapper and get the dog back... View More

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Posted 01/16/2023

Veteran receives Quilt of Valor for his service in World War II

It was a surprise for  Noble W. “Spark” Hand . His daughters and son had come over to his Bremen... View More

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Posted 01/13/2023

Oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor marks 105th birthday in New Orleans

Flag-waving admirers lined the sidewalk outside the National World War II Museum in New Orleans this week to greet... View More

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Posted 01/10/2023

Unclaimed Vietnam War Veteran honored by hundreds in Covington

COVINGTON, Tenn. — It’s not uncommon that the memory of a war veteran is lost to time. According to the... View More

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Posted 01/05/2023

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Colorado Springs

A member of America’s “Greatest Generation” celebrated his 100th birthday in Colorado Springs... View More

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Posted 01/04/2023

He was a prisoner of war for more than 3 years during World War II. Now he's celebrating his 100th birthday

GALESBURG, Ill. — A Galesburg World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 3, a milestone he... View More More

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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