ABOVE Interview with Purple Heart Veteran Louis Boria, Jr. at VFW Post 10147 in Apopka, FL May 19th, 2010. Veteran Louis Boria served as a Sergeant in the U. S. Marine Corps in World War II and the Korean War. He received two Purple Hearts for his service to his country. His four sons and his brother all became Marines. He lost one son in the Vietnam War. Veteran Boria reflects on his military experiences and the meaning of Memorial Day.
Interviews with Central Florida Veterans who served their country in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and other military service.
Veterans reflect on how service to their country changed their lives and the meaning of Memorial Day.
Louis Boria, Jr. – World War II Veteran Louis Boria, Jr.
Robert Brodrick – WWII Veteran Robert Brodrick
Rocco Covello – WWII Veteran Rocco Covello
Jack W. Cropp – WWII Veteran Jack W. Cropp Interview
James Ferguson – WWII Veteran James Ferguson
Gerry Hosford – WWII Veteran Gerry Hosford Interview
William R. Meisel – WWII Veteran William R. Meisel Interview
Jacob Miller – WWII Veteran Jacob Miller Interview
Walter Reinhold – WWII Veteran Walter Reinhold Interview
Stephen Sterner – Veteran U.S. Navy
Marv Suriff – Vietnam Veteran Marv Suriff Interview
Ortenzio A. Vecchio – WWII Veteran Ortenzio A. Vecchio Interview
Back to topInterview with Veteran Stephen Sterner at VFW 10147 in Apopka, FL, May 19th, 2010. Veteran Sterner graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and retired from the U.S. Navy in 1982. He visits the VA Hospital once a week, volunteers at the VFW and here displays commemorative poppies sold to support those wounded in service for our country.
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