Category: Veterans

Do You Have His Medals?

Commentary He was six-foot-four-inches tall. Born May 11, 1919, in Houston, Texas, Harold Johnson would have been a giant among the English during World War II. This American war hero gave his medals to a little boy who sat next to him on a train on the first leg of his journey home from England….


[Premiering 6pm ET] Left Silence on Antisemitism; Vaccines vs. Natural Immunity; Memorial Day Inspiration

Antisemitic attacks are on the rise—it’s happening online and on the streets, in America and around the world. But what you don’t see is a lot of pushback. Podcast host Charles Mizrahi questions why the progressive left is not outraged by all the displays of prejudice. Why did Facebook take down the page for the…


[Premiering 6pm ET] Left Silent on Antisemitism; Vaccines vs. Natural Immunity; Memorial Day Inspiration

Antisemitic attacks are on the rise—it’s happening online and on the streets, in America and around the world. But what you don’t see is a lot of pushback. Podcast host Charles Mizrahi questions why the progressive left is not outraged by all the displays of prejudice. Why did Facebook take down the page for the…


Left Silent on Antisemitism; Vaccines vs. Natural Immunity; Memorial Day Inspiration

Antisemitic attacks are on the rise—it’s happening online and on the streets, in America and around the world. But what you don’t see is a lot of pushback. (2:32) Podcast host Charles Mizrahi questions why the progressive left is not outraged by all the displays of prejudice. (9:41) Why did Facebook take down the page…


Opposing Groups Unite to Express Cemetery Concerns

Some Irvine, Calif. residents say they’re concerned about the location of a planned State Veterans Memorial Park. One group of protesters during a May 25 rally said they’d like the cemetery to be placed at the former El Toro Marine Base, while another group called for it to be placed elsewhere, away from homes and…


Tustin Nonprofit Expands With Help of Mystery Millionaire

An anonymous $4 million donation has helped a Tustin, California, nonprofit expand a facility that helps homeless veterans get off the streets. Orange County Rescue Mission began working to expand its Tustin Veterans Outpost site last year after that mystery donation allowed it to realize a long-held dream of growing the center. “We started talking…


Pulling Back the Curtain on the Unsung Heroes

Late last year, I was invited by a friend to come along for an official county visit to honor a 100-year-old veteran of World War II. His name was George Kaleel. The county commissioner had decided to surprise him with a certificate of appreciation for his service and to commemorate the fact that he had…


Field of Honor Pays Tribute to Service Members, First Responders

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—After having to cancel its annual patriotic tribute in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor will host its 12th annual Field of Honor in recognition of the service and sacrifice of the men and women of all branches of the U.S. military forces. The Field of Honor…


Humanitarian Efforts Recognized by Red Cross

Orange County’s everyday heroes were recognized May 14 for their “self-sacrifices” in making the community a better place. The American Red Cross of Orange County honored the good Samaritans during a 2021 Heroes Award virtual luncheon. Gift of Life Jackie and Victor Miller are known for being regular platelet donors every Sunday at 7 a.m.,…


Trial of Two Veterans Accused of IRA Leader Murder Collapses

Two former paratroopers accused of the murder of an Official IRA leader have been formally acquitted after prosecutors offered no further evidence at their trial. The veterans’ trial at Belfast Crown Court collapsed after the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) confirmed it would not appeal against a decision by Justice O’Hara to exclude statements given by…