Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute and remember those men and women who died while serving in our nation's armed forces. And just as families across the country today are honoring those who have served and made the greatest sacrifice, we are also reminded of those who are still in the trenches, both in war zones and here at home People's ongoing series Heroes Among Us profiles everyday Americans who are going the extra mile to help neighbors and strangers, and the seven amazing men highlighted below - all retired from, or affiliated with, the armed services -...
- 5/26/2014
- by Alex Heigl
- PEOPLE.com
Veterans Day is a time to pay tribute and say thanks. And just as families across the country today are honoring those who have served and sacrificed, we too are reminded of the brave men and women we've met through the years. People's ongoing series Heroes Among Us profiles everyday Americans who are going the extra mile to help neighbors and strangers, and the seven amazing men highlighted below - all retired from, or affiliated with, the armed services - deserve another round of applause for their inspiring acts of kindness. Brian Taylor UrruelaArmy Sgt. Brian Taylor Urruela was wounded...
- 11/11/2013
- by Alex Heigl
- PEOPLE.com
In celebration of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush hosted a special screening of SnagFilms’ documentary Honor Flight in Kennebunkport, Maine last night. 130 audience members joined the President in honoring America’s veterans and service members, some of whom included: Honor Flight Director Dan Hayes; Producer Clay Broga; Chairman of Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, Joe Dean; Joe Demler, a WWII veteran featured in the documentary; SnagFilms’ COO Stephanie Sharis; and members of the Secret Service. Guests were welcomed by the President and Mrs. Bush, and introduced to WWII veteran Joe Demler. SnagFilms was honored to join the President at such a special event commemorating our heroes.
“Tonight when you go to sleep – and say your prayers of gratitude for those who served so many years ago in World War II – remember, too, that at this moment there is a young man or woman half-way around the world,...
“Tonight when you go to sleep – and say your prayers of gratitude for those who served so many years ago in World War II – remember, too, that at this moment there is a young man or woman half-way around the world,...
- 5/24/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
President George H.W. Bush hosted a screening of the film "Honor Flight" Thursday evening in Kennebunkport, Me. The documentary focuses on four World War II veterans and their journey to the memorial site in Washington, D.C. “It was wonderful to see a community come together in such an extraordinary way," the former President and WWII veteran said. "The film’s ability to reach out to fellow veterans, friends, and family is what makes this country great. Barbara joins me in saluting everyone involved in 'Honor Flight' and congratulating the makers of this remarkable film for bringing this story to the big screen.” “Honor Flight” focuses on four World War II veterans attempting to fly to Washington, DC to see the monuments dedicated in their honor. The film’s title comes from the Honor Flight Network, the organization responsible for the men’s journey to our nation’s capital.
- 5/24/2013
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Earl Morse had no idea that a casual question would end up launching him on a life-changing crusade. It was December 2004, and the physician assistant was chatting with some World War II veteran patients when the subject turned to the memorial in their honor that had just opened the previous spring in Washington, D.C. "I said to them, 'Have you been to see your new memorial?' " says Morse, 54, who was working at an outpatient clinic for veterans in Chillicothe, Ohio. "Sadly, none of them had been," says Morse, who still works as a full-time Pa for the Va and lives in Enon,...
- 5/23/2013
- by Anne Lang and Nicole Weisensee Egan
- PEOPLE.com
With Veteran’s Day right around the corner, Shockya.com is honored to debut the poster for the documentary “Honor Flight.” Honor Flights offer veterans the opportunity to visit their memorial via free airfare. The film focuses on the specific journey of four World War II veterans backed by the community of their Midwest town. While a wonderful and unforgettable experience, with 1,000 World War II veterans passing every day, it’s growing increasingly difficult to arrange these trips quick enough. “Honor Flight” offers a behind the scenes look at the work of veterans Joe Demler and Harvey Kurz, and what it takes to arrange these life changing trips. “Honor Flight” is set [ Read More ]
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- 10/28/2012
- by Perri Nemiroff
- ShockYa
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