Tag: WWII
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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 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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Hometown Hero Bernie Friedenberg Honored on D-Day Anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a poignant ceremony took place in Atlantic City as a new memorial commemorating the service of US Army Sergeant Bernie Friedenberg was unveiled. The event drew veterans, their families, and members of the community to pay homage to Friedenberg’s dedication and sacrifice during World War II. Remembering Bernie Friedenberg…
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Tribute to WWII Veterans Unveiled at Colorado Springs Airport
An art installation paying homage to Colorado’s WWII veterans has found its home at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS), offering travelers a poignant reminder of sacrifice and valor. The Wall of Heroes showcases the names and ranks of 144 soldiers from Colorado who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. Gift from the Colorado…
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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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WWII Veteran Harold Lynn Seifreid Honored in Marana
Marana, Arizona – A long-awaited farewell was granted to World War II veteran Harold Lynn Seifreid as he was laid to rest in Marana on Friday, April 19. A Hero’s Return Seifreid, a U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant, met his fate in December 1943 aboard a B-24-J Liberator Bomber in Burman. The entire crew, including…
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Valley Business Raises Funds for WWII Veteran
A Valley-based business is spearheading efforts to send a World War II veteran to Normandy, France, to commemorate his service. Honoring a Hero The initiative, led by a local nonprofit organization, aims to honor the sacrifices of veterans like John Smith, who bravely served during WWII. Smith, now 96 years old, was part of the…
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Valley Business Raises Funds for WWII Soldier
A local business in the Valley of the Sun is making headlines for its heartwarming initiative to send a World War II veteran to Normandy, France. Honoring a Hero’s Dream Arizona’s own WWII veteran, John Smith, expressed his lifelong dream of returning to Normandy, where he served during the historic D-Day invasion. However, financial constraints…
