It was supper time in the Whittier, California, home of Air Force veteran Danyelle Clark-Gutierrez, and eagerly awaiting a bowl of kibble and canned dog food was Lisa, a 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever. Her nails clicking on the kitchen floor as she danced about, Lisa looked more like an exuberant puppy than the highly trained…
Pearl Harbor Ceremony Honors Valor and Sacrifice
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii—The National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration was a solemn day as survivors journeyed back to pay their respects for the fallen and to honor the living. This year, 32 Pearl Harbor Veterans and 119 World War II Veterans attended the ceremony, undeterred by the inclement weather and looming pandemic. The quiet Sunday…
Local WWII Vets Honored at Pearl Harbor Commemoration
December 6, 2021
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OAHU, Hawaii—Seven local WWII veterans will participate Dec. 7 in Pearl Harbor ceremonies, commemorating the 1941 attack by the Japanese that killed more than 2,400 service members and civilians and forced the United States into the war. The seven—who range in age from 93 to 101 years old—are among about 240,000 veterans of the war…
101-Year-Old Returns to Pearl Harbor to Remember Those Lost
HONOLULU—When Japanese bombs began falling on Pearl Harbor, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell first sought refuge below deck on the USS Oklahoma. But a split-second decision on that December morning 80 years ago changed his mind, and likely saved his life. “They started closing that hatch. And I decided to get out of…
Two Veterans Reunite 77 Years After Meeting on Way to Boot Camp
Two veterans from World War II were reunited on Nov. 16 in Barren County, Kentucky, after more than 75 years of separation. They grew up in the same county, but their paths had never crossed until traveling by bus to boot camp in May 1944. The two young men quickly became friends, challenging each other…
House Approved Bill Expanding Veteran Access To Vaccines
The House passed a new bill on Nov. 15 that would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to supply COVID-19 and flu vaccines for veterans, their spouses, and caregivers (pdf). If passed, the new bill will allow individuals not currently enrolled under the VA healthcare system to receive the vaccines through Apr. 29, 2022. Rep….
After War, the Journey Home Takes a Lifetime
Sailor Lawrence Markworth was eager to jump in the whaleboat to help search for a downed American pilot in the ocean near Vietnam in 1964. The war was in full swing. “We spotted a helmet bobbing in the water, and it looked like he was alive. We were all excited: ‘We’re going to rescue a…
Veteran’s Last Patrol: Making a Difference for Veterans in Hospice Care
Veteran’s Last Patrol, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is on a mission to connect veteran volunteers with veterans who are in hospice care. When friendships matter the most, a volunteer from Veteran’s Last Patrol can make all the difference for a veteran who may be alone during end-of-life care. While some enjoy…
WWII Veteran in Los Angeles Turns 100
YORBA LINDA, Calif.—World War II veteran James Bradley celebrated his 100th birthday in Yorba Linda, California, on Nov. 5. He received certificates of recognition and birthday cards from various leaders. He also received a flag as a token of appreciation for his service. “On behalf of the President of the United States, on behalf of supervisor…
White House Announces Veteran Suicide Prevention Plan
The Biden administration has rolled out a new strategy meant to reduce suicides among veterans and active military personnel that includes a campaign on safe firearm storage. The White House announced Nov. 2 a coordinated effort between the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Justice, and Veterans Affairs to promote “lethal means…
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