Honoring Vets

More than 15 organizations were on site to engage with students, veterans, active duty service members, and others who came in search of information on how to engage in the civilian world.

Rory Cooper was honored for his work designing innovative wheelchairs and other assistive technologies, which have markedly improved the mobility and quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Veterans and other people with disabilities.

If you’re looking for the definition of dedication, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital pharmacy technician Tim Myers might be a pretty good example of one.

Former Army Staff Sgt. John “Jack” E. Lillich, a 94-year-old World War II Veteran who spent time in Germany as a POW in 1945, can tell you about the price of freedom.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting hosted a free preview screening of The Vietnam War for Veterans and staff at the Alexandria VA Medical Center auditorium in Pineville, Louisiana.

The survey’s objective is to assess the condition of the wreck site and determine if the ship, the only major warship lost by the United States in World War I, was sunk as a result of a German submarine-launched torpedo or mine.

We will never forget those we lost. We will never lose our gratitude for those who responded to save others that day. And we will always remember to appreciate those who decided to serve and protect our freedom, inspired by that tragic day.

The nation rallied that day, and in the years since, with a special sense of purpose and duty to protect our fellow Americans from further attacks.

The contributions received from this special solicitation will be given to the PenFed Foundation, who will be giving grants to Veterans and VA employees impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Jessie Fox, who served in the Army, wanted to help soldiers at Fort Campbell. After the 9/11 attacks, he started feeding them.

Vietnam Veteran Peter Brusyo Jr. passed away on Aug. 9 last year, just three days after his 72nd birthday – leaving behind his wife, son, daughter, and eight grandchildren. He also left behind his story of service in Vietnam to honor two fellow soldiers killed in action.

For those who work with and know Ilya Berler, they all agree he is not what some would call a “typical social worker.” Standing nearly six feet tall with partially styled brown hair and youthful appearance, the soft-spoken U.S. Army Veteran projects a stoic, easygoing and driven personality all in one.