JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Visits His Fallen Comrade
Today, we honor Vietnam Veteran Larry Jackson and his friend and fallen comrade Joe Harris. On April 8th, 1972, Joe Harris was killed in Vietnam when he helicopter was shot down. Larry Jackson was his
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: The White House Gardener
Today, we honor Vietnam Veteran Gary Grimmette. Gary served his country as a young combat medic and after his service his life spiraled. An avid gardener, in 1971 he became a staff gardener for the
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran “Sniffs Out” Porch Pirates
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors 70-Year-Old disabled Army Veteran Steven Graven. For the last several months, porch pirates have been stealing packages from Steven so he decided to do something about it. He
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Vietnam Veteran Finally Gets His Medals
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Vietnam Veteran Ralph Albrecht. Ralph served proudly in Vietnam but due to the injuries he sustained over 50 years ago, he was unable to carry his gear back
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Vietnam Veteran Finally Gets His Medals
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors 86-year-old Vietnam Veteran Wayne Keim. After a chance encounter with a stranger, Wayne is receiving something he’s been missing for 67 years, the 5 medals he
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: Veteran Turned Farmer
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Vietnam Veteran John Lafollette. John spent almost 4 years in the Air Force, serving in Vietnam. Like many, his return home was less than welcoming.
Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Gets The Wheels He Needs To Get Around
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Vietnam Veteran Barry Anderson. Barry served in the 577th Engineering Branch of the United States Army. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and
Star Spangled Salute: Veteran Turned Author For a Good Cause
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Dennis Skirvin. Dennis, lost friends in the war, others survived but with physical and emotional injuries. He considers himself blessed to have made
Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran and His Art Help Others
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Vietnam Veteran Marvin Henry. Marvin, suffers from PTSD and struggles to sleep at night. So, when he can’t sleep, he creates artwork to calm himself. It all started when
Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Enjoys 6 Times The Lottery Luck
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Vietnam Veteran Raymond Roberts Sr. Raymond liked to play the lottery and said he used intuition as the driving force behind buying mulitple tickets for the same lottery
