Tag: Veteran
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WWII Veteran NoNo Zicari Marks 80th D-Day Anniversary
Las Vegas, Nevada – Onofrio NoNo Zicari, a World War II veteran, commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a poignant visit to Omaha Beach. Zicari, alongside fellow veterans, embarked on a remarkable 10-day journey to the historic site where he bravely stormed the shores of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. A Historic Journey…
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WWII Memorabilia Returned to Veteran’s Family
Gary Northen Reunited with Father’s Keepsakes, Thanks to Chris Kyle SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Gary Northen, a Michigan resident, was overcome with emotion as he was reunited with a collection of WWII memorabilia that once belonged to his father, Philip Clifton Northen. Decades after these items went missing, they were returned to Gary, bringing back cherished…
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WWII Veteran Reflects on D-Day: Mount Gilead Tribute
MOUNT GILEAD, N.C. – Robert Bob Lowdermilk, a 100-year-old World War II veteran from North Carolina, reminisces about his wartime experiences, offering poignant reflections on the significance of D-Day, 80 years after the historic invasion. The Call to Duty Lowdermilk, then a 20-year-old training for war, vividly recalls hearing about D-Day over the radio. The…
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Surprise Veteran Embarks on 3,600-Mile Bike Journey for Kids
Surprise, Arizona – June 1, 2024 – Adam Kidd, a veteran residing in Surprise, is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge: the Great American Wheel Race, a 3,600-mile cross-country bike ride aimed at supporting underprivileged children. Kidd, who served in the U.S. Coast Guard for two decades, has taken up biking as a passion over…
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Disabled Veteran Robbed at Gunpoint in South Florida
A disabled Army veteran from South Florida recounts a harrowing experience when a carjacker held him at gunpoint in his own driveway, stealing his SUV. Veteran’s Terrifying Encounter Robert Lovett, a 66-year-old Army veteran, described the frightening ordeal he faced on May 24th in Deerfield Beach. He narrated how the assailant, identified as 29-year-old Rodney…
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Veteran’s Ashes and Flag Found in Dumpster
Coarsegold, Calif. – A poignant discovery in Coarsegold, California, has sparked a community effort to reunite a Vietnam War veteran with his final resting place. Robert Golding Jr., a decorated Army veteran who passed away in 2012, had his ashes and folded burial flag unexpectedly end up in a dumpster. Now, the search is on…
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Daughter of Vietnam Veteran Shocked by Discovery
Courtney Leonard, the daughter of a decorated Vietnam Veteran, was left stunned after learning that her father’s ashes and burial flag were callously discarded in a dumpster in Coarsegold. Shocking Discovery The heartbreaking revelation came to light when Leonard discovered that her father’s remains, along with his folded American flag, were found abandoned in a…
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Minnesota Veteran Awarded Purple Heart Decades After Korean War
St. Peter, MN: After a 73-year wait and a persistent battle with the U.S. Army, Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran from Minnesota, finally received his Purple Heart medal, recognizing his combat injuries. Long-awaited Recognition Earl Meyer, residing in St. Peter, Minnesota, endured a lengthy struggle to obtain his Purple Heart, awarded to service…
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Homeless Vietnam Veteran Searches for Missing Dog in Hanford, California
A 71-year-old homeless Vietnam veteran named Michael Hatfield is desperately searching for his missing dog, Re-Run, in Hanford, California. Veteran’s Plea Michael Hatfield, who has been homeless for some time, considers his beloved dog, Re-Run, as his sole companion. Re-Run, a 6-year-old canine, disappeared on a Thursday afternoon near the vicinity of Lacey Boulevard and…
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Vietnam Veteran Robbed at ATM in Southwest Miami-Dade
In a harrowing incident in Southwest Miami-Dade, a Vietnam veteran faced a terrifying encounter during a routine visit to an ATM. Patrick Ferrante, 81, found himself ambushed and robbed while attempting to withdraw money at a Wells Fargo ATM on 13449 SW 288th St. Startling Encounter Ferrante recounted the traumatic experience, stating that the assailant,…
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WWII Veteran Honored for Role in Liberating France
CHICAGO – Enoch Kanaya, a 99-year-old war veteran from Chicago, is being celebrated for his significant contributions to the liberation of France during World War II. Kanaya, a member of ‘Charlie’ Company, an all-Japanese American unit, played a pivotal role in freeing France from occupation. Enoch Kanaya’s Service Enoch Kanaya served with distinction in ‘Charlie’…
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