National Police Week is for both remembrance of the fallen, and gratitude to all. ~Bill 7News Boston WHDH-TV WASHINGTON- (WHDH, Boston) Thousands of police officers and families from around the country are in Washington to honor officers who died in the line of duty for National Police Week. Michelle Walker came from California to honor… Read More
Who will you honor today? Firefighting is more of a passion than it is a job, at least for two of my uncles whom I’ve always greatly respected. Today, on International Firefighters Day, it is my honor to recognize Capt. David Frizelle (retired), and Lt. Eugene Diramio (Aug.19, 1935 – Feb.16, 1996), both admirable men… Read More
There are, without a doubt, a few drawbacks to being in the military, but the positive lessons like cooperation and compassion seem to stick with you long after you transition into civilian life. Every task in the military involves or is for the benefit of many others, and selflessness becomes unavoidable. Click through to the… Read More
Posted: By Jeff Grant, DAILY NEWS-SUN PEORIA, Ariz. — Benjamin Haber recalls the details fairly easily. The Peoria resident and World War II veteran, now 90, remembers how the U.S. Army’s 5th Infantry Division was working its way across western Germany one day. “We were told we would face only light artillery. Over 200 pieces… Read More
Kudos to two Arizona teachers who clearly deserve to be recognized. Shalini Sharma and Ana Gutierrez, thank you, you are our HEROES! ~Bill You can read the original article on KTAR News website here. Buying or selling a home? AZVHV Heroes Home Advantage provides up to $2,000 or more cash-back credit to help with your… Read More
Phoenix, Arizona – A long awaited and well deserved memorial to Firefighters & Emergency Responders. Hooah! ~Bill Liz Nichols, The Republic | azcentral.com A new memorial to commemorate fallen Arizona firefighters officially broke ground at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza on Friday, marking the end of an effort to honor paramedics and firefighters that began about… Read More
It’s never too late to say Thank You! Will I see you there? ~Bill ————————————————- from the Verde Independent Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Clarkdale CLARKDALE, AZ – On March 30, 1973, all U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam. There were no ticker-tape parades honoring the veterans, no triumphant marches or speeches as there had… Read More
Homeless veterans get free eye exams, glasses. by Betty Reid, The Republic | on azcentral.com (Photo: Betty Reid/The Republic) Ray Sutton peered through a pair of used eyeglasses and attempted to read the print on the “Military Spouse” magazine he picked up at a homeless shelter in Phoenix Saturday. An eye doctor and an army… Read More
Chandler Police Lose Two Officers in One Week News Talk 550 KFYI – Posted Friday, October 31st 2014 @ 1pm Chandler Police lose two officers in one week. Officer David Payne, 37 (pictured above), was killed after being rear-ended at an intersection near Chandler Boulevard and Dobson on Friday morning. Chandler Police spokesman Sgt. Joe Favazzo says the motorcycle… Read More
MIAP helps find a final resting place for forgotten vets Son of WWII vet glad to participate by bill.hess@svherald.com Sierra Vista Herald / Sat, 10/11/2014 Additional Photos available with original article here Ron Swager places a photograph of his parents, Harold and Alice-Fredika Swager, in a columbarium niche after Saturday’s Missing in America Project… Read More
