JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Surprise For A WWII Veteran
Today, we honor 99-Year-Old World War II Veteran Sydney Levit. Sydney just celebrated his birthday and was treated to a wonderful surprise, thanks to over 100 students in his town. Thanks to the local
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran’s Special Birthday Flight
Today, we honor World War II Air Force Veteran Paul Crawford. When you turn 100, it requires a special celebration. Yesterday, Paul reminded us all about the “Greatest Generation.” With friends and family looking on, he climbed
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: WWII Army Veteran, Combat Medic and Museum Curator Celebrates 100
Today, we honor World War II Army Combat Medic Veteran Ray Lee. In 1943 Ray volunteered for the Army. He served with the 97th Infantry Division, 322nd Medical Battalion Company C as a combat
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: “The Kissing Sailor” Has Died
Today, we honor WWII Navy Veteran Carl Muscarello. As photographs go, it is one of the more iconic images from American history. Carl Muscarello gained national celebrity as the “kissing sailor” whose photo appeared on
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Grows Kindness
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Harold Pflager. During World War II, Harold discovered his love for gardening as a child back home on the farm. After being drafted and being stationed
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran’s Special Christmas Gift
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Word War II and Korean War Veteran Arthur Masterson. Arthur, like many in his generation, never graduated high school because he joined the military before finishing. It wasn’t
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Returns To Pearl Harbor
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors World War II Veteran Ira “Ike” Schab. Ira was only 21 when the Japanese bombed the naval base on Dec. 7, 1941. More than eight decades after the
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: WWII Veteran Celebrates 105
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honor WWII Veteran Lawrence Butler. Lawrence was an only child and joined the Army in 1939, serving in the First Armored Division, where he worked with tanks. On
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A WWII Veteran With One Wish
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors World War II Veteran Gordon Haerr. Gordon says he still has nightmares about some of the things he experienced and had to do during his service.
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: Veteran Fred Jackson and the High School Students Who Found A Piece of His-Strory
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honor World War II Veteran Fred Jackson and the two high school students who helped keep his history alive. World War II Veteran Fred Jackson, was