Bonita Springs, FL On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 (John) Leo Staid went to be with his Lord. Born July 26, 1927 to Patrick and Mary (McDonnell) Staid in Peabody, Ma. He is survived by his wife, Cathleen "Cate" Ford Staid; his daughter, Martha M. Staid and her husband Andrew K. Stein; and his son, … [Read more...]
Jim Stevens To Be Guest Speaker At Veterans Fundraiser in Ft Myers Florida
Jim Stevens, Lead Coordinator of the Vets Visiting Vets Program in Naples, Florida is scheduled to be a guest speaker at the Veterans Tiny House Fundraiser in Ft Myers, FL sponsored by the Veterans Community Project on June 29, 2017 at the Mission BBQ restaurant at 12984 S. Cleveland Avenue. The … [Read more...]
Veterans Visiting Veterans Mourns The Loss Of WWII Veteran Hero And Pearl Harbor Survivor Paul W Smith
It was with great sadness that our Veterans Visiting Veterans group received word of the passing on January 18, 2017 of WWII Veteran Hero and Pearl Harbor Survivor Paul W. Smith at the age of 95. Word came through our group’s Deputy Coordinator, Sandra Smith Simmons, daughter of Paul Smith. Paul … [Read more...]
2015 KMEA National Anthem
500 high school choir students sing the U.S. National anthem in a high-rise hotel. Each night before curfew, they gather on their balconies to sing the Star-Spangled Banner from the balconies of the 18-story atrium at Louisville's downtown Hyatt Regency as part of the Kentucky Music Educators … [Read more...]
VVV Says Farewell To Military Veteran George Zdanoff
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - Veterans Visiting Veterans said farewell to Air Force Veteran George Zdanoff at his funeral service in Naples, Florida. The Patriot Riders stood guard to honor George and the Military Honors were performed by an Air Force Honor Guard. Other attendees present in … [Read more...]
Veterans Visiting Veterans – My Visit With Bill
I met with "Bill" for an hour yesterday at Juniper Village Assisted Living. He is a Korean War veteran. This picture is Bill today with a picture of him 60-70 years ago. Crazy. We talked for an hour about service in the 5th Army Infantry Division and his career after the service where he was a … [Read more...]
Veterans Visiting Veterans Mourns The Loss Of WWII Veteran Hero George Zdanoff
It was with great sadness that our Veterans Visiting Veterans group received word of the passing on March 7, 2016 of WWII Veteran Hero George Zdanoff. Word came through our group’s supporter Wendy Boaz-Hayes, owner of SWFL Geriatric Care Management LLC, who introduced us to George and scheduled a … [Read more...]
Veterans Visiting Veterans Participates In Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Annual Awards Ceremony
Veterans Visiting Veterans volunteer Sandra Simmons and MJ Scarpelli of VITAS Healthcare participated in the First Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District on February 12,2016. VITAS, a major sponsor of the event, had a sponsor's table set up which was … [Read more...]
