Body of Navy veteran found in Dallas apartment–he had been dead for 3 years Doris Stevens tried to contact her son on his birthday in April 2017, but she couldn't reach him. That's when she became suspicious.
World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday — Happy birthday, Clarence! Veterans Day was last week, and people all over the United States took the opportunity to celebrate and thank veterans for their service. But one community had even more reason to celebrate a local WWII ...
Alabama deputies drive hitchhiking, disabled veteran to doctor’s appointment 100 miles away A Walker County Sheriff's Office deputy spotted the disabled veteran walking alongside the road with an oxygen tank. The deputy pulled over and offered him a lift.
Boss surprises employee by paying off his mortgage, allowing him to retire early Albert Brigas, a Vietnam veteran, had talked about retiring in 2020 for over a year.
Teen and Eagle Scout raises thousands to restore 55 war veterans’ headstones It’s a time-honored tradition that on the eve of Memorial Day scouts across the nation place American flags on the graves of veterans. But when Eagle Scout Austin Erich placed flags on gravestones he noticed ...
Thousands attend funeral of Army veteran with no family On October 1, hundreds of cars lined the road to Sarasota National Cemetery, where Pearson’s service was scheduled to take place. It was a turnout no one could have predicted, then again it was hardly unbelievable ...
Happy Birthday, Ruth! One of the last living female WWII veterans celebrates a milestone birthday When she was just 11 years old, Ruth, whose nickname is Buttercup, came to the United States from Denmark with her family. According to KSAT, the entire voyage took 10 days. The year was 1926. ...
Gary Sinise celebrates 25 years of advocacy for US veterans Since playing Lt. Dan— a Vietnam vet who struggles in civilian life after losing his legs in combat— Sinise has felt a connection with US veterans, who responded to the character. “I realized early on ...
Dog who raised awareness about PTSD and veterans with service dogs has died Montalvan, who served in the United States Army for 17 years, was diagnosed with PTSD in 2007. His anxiety was so extreme that he found it impossible to leave his home that is until he ...
Leslie Edwards, member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, has died at 95 According to his obituary Leslie, who was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but moved to Cincinnati when he was one, was drafted into the Army Air Corps in 1943. He trained as an aircraft engine mechanic for medium ...
