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Honoring AZ WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans
Gilbert Days
Gilbert Days Parade – November 22nd – American Legion Post 39 invited a couple of our Veterans and their wives down to see the parade and be honored on a ‘red carpet’ as everyone passed by. I was… Read More
One Saturday Morning
Veteran’s Day Fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A at Arrowhead Mall, what an incredible experience!! For almost two weeks they had a special table out just for Honor Flight which included a donation box, posters, and pamphlets about Honor Flight Arizona…. Read More
Veterans Day
As I researched the history of Veterans Day I found that not only had the name been changed from one thing to another in the United States, but that the celebration, too, had changed from its initial intent…. Read More
October During WWII 1939-1945 Chronologically
The month of October has passed quickly and November is here. The month of October held many historical events occurring during the time of WWII. There were triumphs and there were tragedies. Below are listed some of those… Read More
Stan’s Story – Part 3
Last month we read about Stan’s service during WWII and three Japanese flags he obtained during that time. We learned more about him as he returns back to civilian life post discharge, his employment as a newspaper reporter,… Read More
George, the 50-Mile Cookie Man
All of us here at Honor Flight Arizona are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of one of our best friends–George Vermillion. George somehow seemed to “adopt” Honor Flight Arizona several years ago after meeting our… Read More
Stan’s Story Part 2
I introduced you to Stan Fagerstrom last month with his story “It Was No Big Deal.” This month we begin to hear more about Stan’s life after WWII as a newspaper reporter, his early beginnings to becoming the… Read More
Remember September
There are many historical happenings surrounding the month of September. September 1, 1939, Adolf Hitler invaded Poland and began WWII. The United States would join in this battle following the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on… Read More
Signing the Geneva Convention
This article below, written by Nandor Laklia from the newsletter from BeyondBandOfBrothers.com gives us information on the Geneva Convention, signed 85 years ago on July 27, 1929. To receive newsletters from them please write to [email protected]. Signing the… Read More
Posted: February 8, 2015 by Honor Flight Arizona
A Special Flag, A Special Day
December 7th the American Legion Post 39 in Gilbert once again invited previous Honor Flight WWII Veterans Mr. Bunke, Mr. Reinig, Mr. Reinig’s brother, Mr. Kaspar, and other veterans and civilians, to participate in a flag ceremony for… Read More