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100-year-old World War II veteran attacked on evening walk has died – rest in peace

The 100-year-old WWII veteran who was attacked from behind on October 25 in Longmont, Colorado has died of his injuries, according to reports. The Longmont Police Department revealed that centenarian Ken Barhite was out on ...

Arizona Marine veteran who disarmed attempted robber rewarded for his heroism and courage

The U.S. Marine Corps veteran caught on camera disarming an attempted robber at an Arizona convenience store has been recognized for his “extraordinary heroism and exceptional courage.” Marine James Kilcer was at a Chevron gas ...

World War II veteran gets bumped to the top of the Corvette Stingray wait list

A 95-year-old World War II veteran is now driving the car of his dreams thanks to a little help from his friends. Bobbie Carson bought his first Corvette in 1985 and has since gone on ...

Marine Corps veteran disarms suspect during attempted robbery at Arizona gas station

A former US Marine who happened to be in the right place at the right time stopped a robbery at an Arizona gas station Wednesday morning. Thanks to the Marine’s quick reaction, the situation was ...

Struggling veteran who devotes his life to helping others receives well-deserved reward at the grocery store

Those who risk their lives to serve their country should be rewarded for the sacrifices they make. Sadly there are too many veterans struggling when they return. Unless a soldier has served for a certain ...

Colorado Army veteran reunites with interpreter who saved his life in Afghanistan

An emotional reunion took place at Denver International Airport Tuesday when an Army veteran reunited with an Afghan interpreter who saved his life while the two served together in Afghanistan. “I’m just feeling emotional. A ...

Navy veteran pays it forward after strangers donate more than $111,000 to his mobility scooter fundraiser

Kenny Jary spends his days interacting with the folks of Mahtomedi, Minnesota. The 79-year-old Navy veteran uses a mobility scooter to get around town, so when it broke he was at a loss. His neighbor ...

Hundreds show up for funeral of US Veteran who had no known family

When I was young, it seemed as though everyone knew what it meant to respect military veterans in the US. I could be wrong, but of late it appears as though that respect has waned. ...

Lawrence Brooks, the nation’s oldest WWII veteran, celebrates his 112th birthday

Lawrence Brooks, the nation’s oldest WWII veteran, celebrated a birthday this weekend, and a big one at that. Brooks turned 112 years old. The 112-year-old celebrated New Orleans style with a car parade, live music, ...

WWII veteran meets woman who wrote him a thank you note when she was in 3rd grade, 12 years ago

When Frank Grasberger received a handwritten letter from a third grade student more than a decade ago, he had no way of knowing the impact it would have on his life. In fact, he was ...