Veterans
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Despite the Cold, Crowds Line Up Media’s 66th Veterans Day Parade
A tradition honoring war veterans and first responders continued Tuesday in the heart of Media Borough at the 66th annual Veterans Day parade, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. The parade’s grand marshal was Ed Buffman, a 100-year-old Navy veteran of World War II. Vietnam veterans led the parade on motorcycles, receiving calls of “thank you”…
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A Gym in Morton Brings Some Life-Changing Jiu Jitsu to 2 Men
A former Cabrini student and local veteran who lost his legs to a roadside bomb in Iraq had to learn how to walk again in 2006. Now, nearly 20 years later, he has found new strength and freedom through Jiu Jitsu, a Japanese martial art that focuses on ground fighting techniques, reports Stephanie Stahl for…
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Navy Veteran Shawn Swords of Glenolden Uses Film to Preserve Veteran Stories
U.S. Navy veteran Shawn Swords from Glenolden and his film crew are on a mission to capture the stories of local veterans, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Most people, after combat, they don’t want to talk about combat or having served, but I think our films are very cathartic for them, and I think it…
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Joseph Passaretti, 1 of Delaware County’s Oldest Veterans, Remembered
Joseph Passaretti of Collingdale served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 in Africa and Europe, receiving a Purple Heart and numerous other medals. Passaretti, considered one of Delaware County’s oldest World War II veterans, has died at the age of 106, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. He passed away on New…
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Vets Find Connections at Monthly Veterans Roll Call Event in Drexel Hill
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and Artillery Brewing Company present the Veterans Roll Call, a monthly gathering designed to honor and support veterans, military personnel, and the businesses that champion them. This unique initiative offers a relaxed and inclusive environment for veterans to connect, share stories, and build lasting relationships. Whether you’ve served, support…
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