Service honored Wednesday Nov 11, 2009

A trip to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C., will not soon be forgotten by a number of local World War II veterans who traveled on the first Old Glory Honor Flight for Northeast Wisconsin... read entire article

By Pamela Parks Advocate correspondent

Sharing his story Wednesday Nov 11, 2009

In 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Ill., Joe Turicik had just passed his military physical when the doctor told him that he'd make a good Navy man. "And I had second thoughts," recalled Turicik, now 83 and ... read entire article

By Bob Petrie Sheboygan Press staff

Oshkosh World War II veterans thrilled with trip of lifetime Saturday Nov 7, 2009

It was one last great mission. More than 90 World War II veterans, including three from Oshkosh, got a chance of a lifetime when they stepped onto a plane that would fly them to a special place to ... read entire article

By Doug Zellmer of The Northwestern

Thumbs Up and Down Saturday Nov 7, 2009

Thumbs Up: To all those involved with the Old Glory Honor Flight, for contributing to a fitting tribute to World War II veterans. Click here to sign up for news, weather and sports text alerts. On ... read entire article

Quite an honor Thursday Nov 5, 2009

He has been a nursing-home operator, an auto salesman, a volunteer fireman, even served a term as mayor. Yet, the greatest act of service by Les Krug occurred well before he settled into his multif... read entire article

By Todd McMahon The De Pere Journal

Letter of the Week: Honor flight gives back to veterans Sunday Nov 1, 2009

Last weekend, I traveled to my hometown of Sioux City, Iowa, to act as a guardian for the Siouxland Honor Flight. This Honor Flight is one of many across the United States that fly World War II vet... read entire article

Honor Flight a fitting tribute Friday Oct 30, 2009

The U.S. Veterans Affairs Office estimates that about 1,000 World War II veterans die every day in this country. There are 2.6 million veterans of the conflict living today, according to the agency... read entire article

Fond du Lac World War II veteran part of Honor Flight Thursday Oct 29, 2009

Gordon Anderson, a World War II vet and lifelong resident of Fond du Lac, flew to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 27 as part of the Honor Flight. The flight was sponsored by the newest network affiliate,... read entire article

For The Reporter

Northeastern Wisconsin World War II veterans moved by visit to memorial thanks to Old Glory Honor Flight Thursday Oct 29, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Alfred Denissen raised up from his wheelchair parked among the 400,000 or so white marble headstones in Arlington National Cemetery. Additional information These links will open in a ... read entire article

By Steve Wideman Gannett Wisconsin media

Local Veteran Will Take Honor Flight

…chance at life," he said. This week, he will have a chance to pay his respects. Through the Wisconsin Stars and Stripes honor program, he and other vets will fly to Washington D.C. to see the memorials of his fellow soldiers. "My visit will …

Last Modified: Oct 26, 2009 7:00 PM CDT

Fate Brings Family, Soldier Together in Arlington National Cemetery

…during the war. "It was all bread all the time," he says. His service brought him to Washington, DC, on an Honor Flight with fellow veterans from the Great War. But it's another soldier's service that brought him to Arlington to pay …

Last Modified: Oct 28, 2009 10:54 PM CDT

Veterans part of Old Glory Honor Flight's journey to World War II Memorial in Washington; trip will include chat with U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton Tuesday Oct 27, 2009

APPLETON -- Ninety-five veterans have landed in Washington where they are part of the Old Glory Honor Flight's maiden journey to visit the World War II Memorial. Additional information These links ... read entire article

The Post-Crescent

World War II veteran, Les Krug, leaves for Washington, D.C. Tuesday Oct 27, 2009

De Pere resident Les Krug, 88, left aboard an Old Glory Honor Flight Tuesday morning from Outagamie County Regional Airport in Greenville. Krug was among almost 100 World War II veterans from the W... read entire article

Together, again, as brothers visit World War II Memorial Tuesday Oct 27, 2009

MANITOWOC -- U.S. Army veteran Bill Brooks, 86, visited the World War II Memorial last year with his son. But today will be very different. Leaving Outagamie County Regional Airport at 6:45 this mo... read entire article

by charlie Mathews Herald Times Reporter

WW II vets headed to D.C.

Celebration planned for World War II veterans who traveled to visit Washington, D.C. memorial Saturday Oct 24, 2009

APPLETON -- A sea of American flags and music from the Big Band era will greet 95 World War II veterans when they return Tuesday from a daylong trip to Washington D.C. ♦ Click here to sign up... read entire article

The Post-Crescent

Green Bay area World War II vet will visit Washington, D.C. memorials Friday Oct 23, 2009

World War II veteran Robert Reeners will fly to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to see the memorials he helped inspire. "I've been dreaming about going to see this memorial since it was built," he said... read entire article

By Patti Zarling pzarling@greenbaypressgazette.com