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Honoring AZ WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans
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 info@procomtours.com. Signing the… Read More
Stan’s Story — Part 1
I hope you will enjoy reading part I of Stan’s story as much as I did as reflected in a conversation he had while on his Honor Flight. A decorated WWII Veteran, he is also known as “The… Read More
Schooling Our Children
Honor Flight Arizona is very grateful for teachers who school our children so diligently in the history of our country and the significance of the events that provided us with the freedoms we continue to enjoy. We thank… Read More
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Funds Ten WWII Veterans to Washington, D.C.!
Our sincere thanks to Pat Mazzarella of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program in Scottsdale, Arizona for organizing a fund raiser on May 8th, 2014 for Honor Flight Arizona and raising enough funds to send ten World War II… Read More
Home of the Free, Because of the Brave
You’ve heard this saying before, I’m sure, and having just celebrated Independence Day, I know I will be forever thankful to those who have served this country from the beginning through the present and into the future, preserving… Read More
Posted: November 3, 2014 by Honor Flight Arizona
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