Posts Tagged ‘world war ii’
Don’t fence me in…
During the Fourth of July, the Park Service had erected a fence where the luncheon tents are normally located at the WWII Memorial. Our thanks to the rangers and the maintainence crew from the National Park Service who made sure it was moved so we had room for the tents. They worked through the afternoon […]
Flag of Our Heroes
Dave Bauer and Bernice Allen with Senator Dole at the World War II Memorial. Bernice is the matriarch of the Pik Crew, that Blue Grass Band of kids that raised over $35,000 for Honor Flight. The reporter who announced that they were married has been fired. I never thought he could be trusted anyway!!! Dave has […]
Alabama sails into the World War II Memorial
Amy McDonald and Pam Nichols brought their second flight into the World War II Memorial. It was a cast of characters. Francis Phelps (below center), a Navy veteran and her daughter posed for me in front of the Ovet Culp Hobby quote. It’s evident that the WWII Memorial designers worked hard to be “all- inclusive” […]
Heartland Vet passes on flight
Don Dragoo, a ninety-one year old veteran passed away on the return flight. I have mixed emotions but like to think that he had an interesting day and hope his family is in some way consoled by the fact that he had a good time. His daughter was at his side. I believe this is […]
Smile you “huskers”….
As I strolled over to the World War II Memorial after greeting Bill and Evonne Wiliams at the bus, I heard a young women (left) shouting “Smile you Huskers!” . Wow!! another “serial cusser” I thought to myself… and I headed over to meet her only to find out that “huskers” has something to do […]
Evangelista!!!
MSNBC has been a friend to Honor Flight and the WWII Memorial. Jamet Shamlian did a piece with Brian Williams six weeks ago and it was rerun yesterday with the addition of an interview by Lester Holt with Chris Cosich of Long Island Honor Flight and Earl Morse. I found the interview on AOL’s website. […]
Newsletter 2009
WWII MEMORIAL: JEWEL OF THE MALL January 9, 2008 10,000 of the new edition arrive at the Bethesda warehouse. July 6, 2009. Another 10,000 of the new edition arrive. HONOR FLIGHT I have been working this winter to promote the images of the WWII Memorial and the changes it has made to the Mall. I’ve also […]
Independence
It’s the Fourth of July and I’m staying home today. I’ve seen a lot of the Mall this year and I can see the national fireworks from my roof and barbecue some Kansas City steaks…..! Congratulations and thanks to everyone I’ve met through Honor Flight this year. It has been a memorable time and I […]
“Jewel of the Mall: World War II Memorial” discounted to Veterans Groups
If you are a veterans’ group interested in purchasing “Jewel of the Mall: World War II Memorial” books as a memento for your WWII Vets, please contact the studio at srb@srbphoto.com or 202-667-1965. In September, I will be doing another printing and I assume with this gas crisis that it will tough to keep the […]
Long Island Makes Second Trip of the Year
Chris Cosich and his Long Island group arrived at the WWII Memorial today. It’s good to see that my home turf is well-represented and active in Honor Flight. This is their second trip of the year and I believe they plan two more in the Fall. Here’s a family grouping. Honoree of the day was 1st […]
“Mad Dogs and Englishmen”
I have to admit that “photo detail” with Senator Dole at the WWII Memorial is an endurance event. He can stand in the hot sun and shake hands for half the day. He’s jostled, grabbed, poked, prodded and maintains a composure that is I guess what you’d have to call almost Presidential. He’ll make a […]
Honor Flight Northwest Ohio at World War II Memorial
Dee Pakulski leads her group down to the Ohio Pillar for a flag ceremony and group picture at the World War II Memorial. Northwest Ohio seems to have gotten the most publicity of any Honor Flight group. Dee attributes it to her marketing group. We met at the Winter conference and while she had never […]
Chicago’s Mary Pettinato….first visit
I’ve been talking to Mary Pettinato of Chicago and watching her success in promoting Honor Flight. It was delightful to finally meet her with her group. She is seen here with Robert ____who she claimed was her “favorite veteran”….but I think she says that to all the guys!! Chicago for some reason always has a […]
Unsung Heroes
Too frequently, I overlook Jim McLaughlin, the president of Honor Flight, who specializes in Lone Eagle and TLC flights–flights for those vets who for health reasons need to travel to the World War II Memorial right away or are geographically out of reach or for some reason or another, unable to join regularly scheduled flights. […]
Touring the Bas Reliefs at the World War II Memorial
As I mentioned earlier, Senator Dole joined the veterans as Earl Morse was giving them the tour of the bas reliefs which greet the visitor from the front entrance to the World War II Memorial. The twenty four bas reliefs contain 255 figures and their construction is what lead me to initially begin this project. […]
Honor Flight Michigan again!!!
Honor Flight Michigan lead by Rick Sage was in for the sixth trip of the year. Dave Cameron must be proud!!!! It was absolutely the smoothest day of all. I got the group picture and after a flag ceremony, Earl Morse lead them off on a tour of the Memorial and Senator Dole strolled in […]
Of Note at World War II Memorial
These volunteers and soon to be graduates from Aberdeen Proving grounds showed up to say hello to the Honor Flight group. And a first for Honor Flight! Senator Dole greeted a young couple (send us your names!!) who had come down to the WWII Memorial as part of their wedding celebration. He’s active status and […]
Honor Flight Franklin County Missouri….
If you ain’t having a good time with Jim Tayon, it’s just possible you’ll never have a good time! This must be his fourth or fifth trip this year and he always looks like the cat that just got that bird!! Anyway, today he and his partners in crime, one of them being a judge, […]
Cleveland at World War II Memorial
Today was probably the most beautiful day DC has had since the last really beautiful day which was yesterday so it was with great timing that Gene O’Quinn sailed into town from Honor Flight Cleveland with 110 people. They met with Senator Dole at the World War II Memorial and held both a Wreath and […]
Dynamic Duo…
Of late, I’m feeling like the unelected “Mayor” of the WWII Memorial and tend to stroll up to folks and ask “what’s up?” Well today, Fred Smith, Veteran, decorated Marine and Founder and Chairman of Fedex was up. He had brought three Okinawa veterans and was doing a mini honor flight. And then along comes […]
Kansas and Missouri Celebrate Together
Kansas and Missouri flew in together and held ceremonies together both at the Kansas and Missouri pillars of the World War II Memorial. Senator Dole and Congressman Dennis Moore greeted the vets and spent time with children and grandchildren of the vets. The family ties that bind this country together are obvious in the pictures […]
Kilroy Returns
Located in the entrance to the service entrance of the WWII Memorial is a cartoon face with the caption “Kilroy Was Here.” For the past month, he’s been inaccessible because of the sidewalk expansion which is now finished. One of the Park Rangers told me that people who don’t know who Kilroy was have reported […]
Photographer?
Photographers played their part in WWII and made a treasure trove of beautiful and moving historic images. The first person to find the location of the cameraman on the bas reliefs (he’s using a Speed Graphic) gets a free book. There are I believe 255 figures in the bas reliefs along the North and South […]
Southern New Jersey’s First Flight A Rousing Success
Lt. Landers of the US Navy has become a regular “greeter” and is seen here working with the Southern New Jersey women veterans to present a wreath at the WWII Memorial. It was New Jersey’s first trip and the seventy five veterans and 40 guardians were lead by Pam Pompano and accompanid by Al Bailey of Honor […]