John Luckadoo recently celebrated his 100th birthday, and though he didn’t feel like he deserved a big birthday celebration, those around him wanted to shower the modest man nicknamed “Lucky” for all he’s done since ...
The Tuskegee airman were formed in 1941, following pressure from civil rights groups and African-American press outlets, according to Tuskegee Airman, Inc. Before 1940, African-Americans were not allowed to fly in the U.S. military. The name ...
In November 1943, Kines fought with his fellow Marines on a small island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands, in an attempt to secure the island from the Japanese. Over several ...
Carl was a quiet man. He didn’t talk much. He would always greet you with a big smile and a firm handshake. Even after living in our neighborhood for over 50 years, no one could ...
Not everyone gets to see their dying wish come true, but with the right family and friends – one with connections to a bagpiper – Harry Snyder got his. The 96-year-old military veteran and cancer patient ...