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‘I will always remember this until I die’: WWII veteran lives out dream of boarding destroyer at Naval Station Mayport
Read full article: ‘I will always remember this until I die’: WWII veteran lives out dream of boarding destroyer at Naval Station MayportJames Crider, who is 96 years old, served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He said one of his last wishes was to experience being on a Navy destroyer. That became reality Friday at Naval Station Mayport. But there was one thing that made the experience even more meaningful.
Jacksonville resident’s memories of Holocaust spotlight story of survival
Read full article: Jacksonville resident’s memories of Holocaust spotlight story of survivalBonnie Hardy has a story to tell — as part of dying generation. It’s a story of survival of her Jewish family, her history and the impact it’s had on her life.
Ukraine marks 79th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre
Read full article: Ukraine marks 79th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacrePeople look an art installation to mark 79th anniversary of the 1941 Babi Yar massacre at a menorah monument close to a Babi Yar ravine where tens of thousands of Jews were killed during WWII, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Ukraine marked the 79th anniversary of the 1941 Babi Yar massacre. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Dennis Quaid Confirms Engagement to Laura Savoie: 'I'm as Happy as I Can Be'
Read full article: Dennis Quaid Confirms Engagement to Laura Savoie: 'I'm as Happy as I Can Be'Dennis Quaid is opening up about getting engaged to girlfriend Laura Savoie. "Shes a beautiful, beautiful woman. Prior to dating Savoie, Quaid was with model Santa Auzina for two years. The former Parent Trap star tied the knot with actress P. J. Soles, and were married from 1978 to 1983. RELATED CONTENT:Dennis Quaid Gets Into the Holiday Spirit With Netflix's 'Merry Happy Whatever': First Look (Exclusive)Dennis Quaid, Nick Jonas Tell 'the Greatest Military Comeback Story in History' With 'Midway' (Exclusive)
Oldest U.S. Veteran of WWII Celebrates His 110th Birthday at WWII Museum
Read full article: Oldest U.S. Veteran of WWII Celebrates His 110th Birthday at WWII MuseumThe oldest known U.S. veteran of WWII celebrated his 110th birthday surrounded by relics of his past. Lawrence Brooks of New Orleans celebrated the big milestone at the National WWII Museum with family, supporters, tons of birthday treats and even a serenade from a musical trio who performed war classics. "I have made it, and I'm glad to be here, Brooks told APTN. Some of them I want to remember, and some of them I don't want to remember, he recalled. I said, Daddy how long you think youre going to live? his daughter Vanessa Brooks joked.
Ohio teen killed in WWII will finally be laid to rest
Read full article: Ohio teen killed in WWII will finally be laid to restPrivate first class William Edward Brandenburg was only 17 when he died fighting in the Pacific during WWII. (CNN) - Private first class William Edward Brandenburg was only 17 when he died fighting in the Pacific during WWII. Patricia Moore didn't know her Uncle William, but she certainly remembers her mother, Mae Black, talking about him all her life. For years, Moore says her mother called any veterans group she could find in hopes of trying to locate his remains. There are still 72,000 Americans soldiers from WWII who are unaccounted for, according to the Defense Department.
The Breakdown Episode 3: How This Man Uses Flamethrowers for America's Biggest WWII Reenactment
Read full article: The Breakdown Episode 3: How This Man Uses Flamethrowers for America's Biggest WWII ReenactmentOn this week's explosive episode of The Breakdown, host Luke Mones takes you inside the biggest WWII reenactment in the country, complete with flamethrowers. Luke also revisits a story with digital reporter Stephanie Officer about a group of goat "interns" eating grass in New York City parks and they tell you everything you needed to know about goats. And in this week's "Test It Out," Luke delves into the world of cryptocurrency to ask: Can you survive on cryptocurrency alone? For all this and more including Luke's reactions to some of your comments watch this week's episode of The Breakdown above! Hungry Goats Get Jobs as Summer Interns at New York City Park