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Former President Barack Obama surprised and thanked 79 Korean and Vietnam War veterans upon their arrival in Washington for Veterans Day, greeting them personally and presenting them with a Presidential Challenge Coin as a token of gratitude during a flight organized by the Honor Flight Networks.
Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old WWII Navy veteran from New York, died while traveling to France to attend a D-Day anniversary ceremony. Despite his age, he was active and in good health, having received medical clearance for the trip. Persichitti had a distinguished life, serving in the Navy during key battles and later working as a shop teacher. He was an active member of Honor Flight Rochester and authored an autobiography. He passed away peacefully after a medical episode on the ship, surrounded by people and listening to his favorite Frank Sinatra music.
Robert "Al" Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II US Navy veteran, died en route to France for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. He was airlifted to a German hospital after a medical emergency and passed away the next day. Persichitti, remembered for his bravery and humility, was selected for the trip by the National World War II Museum. He was accompanied by fellow veteran Al DeCarlo and passed away peacefully listening to Frank Sinatra. Persichitti was also a former teacher and an active community member.
Eighty years after D-Day, 66 World War II veterans, accompanied by family members and guardians, embarked on an honor flight to France to commemorate the historic invasion. The journey, organized by American Airlines and supported by various organizations, included ceremonies in Paris and Normandy, where the veterans reflected on their experiences and honored their fallen comrades. The trip highlighted the enduring legacy and sacrifices of these veterans, many of whom were visiting Normandy for the first time since the war.
A group of Maine veterans returned home from Washington D.C. after a trip organized by Honor Flight, a nonprofit that provides free trips for veterans to visit memorials dedicated to their service. The veterans were greeted by a crowd of supporters upon their arrival at the airport, and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to visit the memorials and connect with fellow veterans.