Veteran Testimonials
My General in the Service was Actor Jimmy Stewart!
My General in the service was the actor Jimmy Stewart. I enlisted in the Air Force (Army Air Corps) and we served in England in WWII. We did our bombings in Poland, France and mainly Germany. I was a gunner for most of my 30 missions, but I was also assigned as a Bombardier and >> Read More >>
My General Was Jimmy Stewart
My general in the service was the actor Jimmy Stewart. I enlisted in the Air Force (Army Air Corps)and we served in England in WWII. We did our bombings in Poland, France and mainly Germany. I was a gunner for most of my 30 missions, but I was also assigned as a bombardier and Co-Pilot >> Read More >>
I Just Want to Say Thank You.
Hi Nancy,
Excuse the informal salutation.
I just wanted once more to say “thank you” for all your efforts and very special concerns for WWII veterans.
The trip to D.C., as I am sure you have been told a number of times, was fantastic. In addition to all the great sites and amenities, the observation of you enjoying >> Read More >>
Served on Okinawa
I enlisted in the Marines at 17 in April 1944. then I finished high school in New Richmond, MN before I left for boot camp in SC in July, 1944. Left for overseas in Dec. from Calif. I was on several islands before landing on Okinawa on April 1, 1945 (Easter Sunday, April Fools Day >> Read More >>
Throttlemen
This is one of the greatest things that has happened since the war. We literally had to pinch ourselves to hold back the tears…The volunteers were our heroes on this flight of May 22-May 24, 2012.
We were entertained all the way home with mail call and all that followed…I don’t know where all these volunteers >> Read More >>
There Were No Bands, Flags, Crowds…
I enlisted in the Air Force (Army Air Corps) Dec. 15, 1942. Completed training as a fighter pilot (P47s) and served in the Pacific – Saipan and Okinawa.
I really enjoyed my Honor Flight trip. We didn’t return to the states until early 1945. By then, there were no bands, flags, crowds or girls to kiss >> Read More >>
Never in my 87 years
Mary,
I want you and all the others involved in this amazing program to know this: Never in my 87 years did I ever have a more wonderful and beautiful experience as that Honor Flight of 3/27 – 3/29. You and the entire staff that conceived and executed this marvelous program are unbelievable people. The dedication >> Read More >>
Enlisted in U.S. Navy 1942
Enlisted in U.S. Navy 1942. Boarded U.S.S. Texas 1943. Escorted convoys across North Atlantic. Participated in D-Day invasion of Normandy at Omaha Beach. After that, the invasion of Southern France. Next, off to the Pacific for the invasions of Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the Philippines liberation.
This Honor Flight was something I will always remember. Anyone >> Read More >>
I Enlisted for Pilot Training….
I enlisted for pilot training in the United States Naval Reserve in June, 1942. I was called to active duty in January 1943. I took primary training at Ottumwa, Iowa, advanced training at Corpus Cristi, Texas, Operational Training at Melbourne, Florida in F6F Grumman Fighter planes. I took night flying training at Vero Beach Florida. >> Read More >>
Honor Flight, March 27, 2012
Over two years ago I applied for the Honor Flight offered to WW2 Veterans; it consists of a free trip to Washington D.C. mainly to get to experience the WW2 Memorial. The title “Honor Flight” is due to the aim of the trip that is to honor the Vets themselves.
I was in the Navy for >> Read More >>
