World War II

Coach, talk us through this.

Veteran's Day often reminds me of my dad's early pilgrimage in life. Military service is often a foundation and launch pad for one's future in many ways. The experiences and the lessons from these experiences are often played out and passed down for generations to come.

I'd heard about the Patriot Flight for a few years and finally, a year or so ago I experienced it first-hand.

There's something a bit elusive about World War II. There aren't many veterans still around to tell their story so whenever there's a chance to witness pieces of history from so many years ago, you can't miss it!

I saw an Honor Flight arrive at the World War II monument once when I was in Washington DC a few years ago. At that moment, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of and on Saturday, I finally did it and it was my honor to be there.

The only World War II B-29 Bomber that still flies is on display all week at Albany International Airport.

Richard Marowitz, a Jewish American soldier who served in WWII has died.  Richard was 88. Mr. Marowitz, a longtime Colonie resident, was just 19 in 1945 when his troop was tasked with searching Adolf Hitler's apartment just days after they helped liberate Dachau, one the Nazis' notorious death camps...

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11.  Many of you have the day off from work or school.  Banks are closed as is the US Postal Service, and most government buildings.   What you may or may not realize is that it is just fortunate that the 11th happens to fall close to a weekend to give you the long weekend ...