Never look back unless you are planning on going that way. – Henry David Thoreau
Bryn Mawr, PA
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@ArlingtonNatl Our utmost gratitude to "The Old Guard" for the most beautiful send off for our Dad, Col. Joseph P. Fitzgerald, USA, Ret. Thk you for laying him to rest with such dignity & respect & for playing "GarryOwen". A day we will never forget. @USArmyOldGuard @USArmy
Happy 99th 🎈🇺🇸Dr. Tom Fitzpatrick! B17 Radio Operator/Navigator; Survived 30 sorties Nazi occupied Europe. Cheers to another year! @AFmuseum @AVCupdate @GarySiniseFound @bestdefense_ @WWIImuseum @WWIIMemorial @wwiieducenter @robertpatrickT2 – at Radnor Township, PA
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Carole Lohmeier retweeted
It was an unforgettable moment as U.S. Army veteran Carl May climbed back in the pilot's seat for his 100th birthday. 6abc.com/united-states-army-…
Carole Lohmeier retweeted
In 1961, @USArmy SFC Melvin Morris became one of the first Green Berets.
53 years later, Morris would receive the #MedalofHonor for leading an advance to recover the body of a fallen comrade.
Hear his story: bit.ly/3l69xsL
#MedalofHonorMonday #BlackHistoryMonth
WWII Army vet 100 on 11/11! Join us, 11/11, 1100 to honor Bill Bull & all vets! @MissionBBQ King of Prussia, PA. Bill fought in Normandy, Battle of the Bulge. @ABCWorldNews @6abcAnnie @NBCNews @FoxNews @WWIIFoundation @WWIIMemorial @GarySiniseFound @JeanCASTEX @USEmbLuxembourg – at Radnor Township, PA
First NE game. Not the desired outcome, but the excitement was infectious!GBR! @HuskerFBNation @barstoolsports – at Lincoln, NE
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So proud of my nephew - 2LT Konrad Zirkle! Class of 2021! Fly, Fight, Win! @usairforce @AFThunderbirds – at Air Force Academy, CO
Can envision your heavenly greeting: An angelic escort; military marching band & a battalion of salutes to welcome you home on your final flight. Godspeed Col. Bonelli - B17 Pilot & Pearl Harbor survivor @NationalVMM @WWIIMemorial @GarySiniseFound @usairforce @AVCupdate
From B17 pilot to drone pilot...at 100yrs, Col Bonelli flew the drone as if he never left the cockpit. Hit his targets too :) @NationalVMM @WWIImuseum @AVCupdate @WWIIFoundation 111attackwing.ang.af.mil/New… – at Radnor Township, PA
Quick, heartwarming clip! B17 Pilot/Pearl Harbor surv., LTC. Bill Bonelli sees 100! Wish you could be with us for another 100 yrs!🇺🇸@WWIImuseum @WWIIFoundation @NationalVMM @AVCupdate @WWIIMemorial @GarySinise @NormanLearFilm @MemorialDayPBS @WhiteHouse45 vimeo.com/535062725
Carole Lohmeier retweeted
#NVMM wishes #WWII #Veteran Lt Col William Bonelli a very Happy 100th Birthday! Share a special #HappyBirthday message ⬇️ & then learn more about his inspiring story: defense.gov/Explore/Features… @WWIImuseum @AVCupdate @WWIIFoundation @usairforce @clohmean
Wishing a very Happy 100th to Lt. Col. William Bonelli! B17 Pilot/Pearl Harbor survivor, AF pilot and American 🇺🇸 hero! Honored to call you friend! @WWIImuseum @WWIIFoundation @NationalVMM @GarySiniseFound @usairforce @TheBushCenter
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CALLING ON YOU to write 100th birthday cards for WWII pilot Lt. Col. William Bonelli. He’s been battling cancer and his birthday is St. Patrick’s Day - March 17th. His family wants to make it special ❤️
Send to: P.O. Box 1638, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. @6abc
6abc.com/10397773/
Wishing a very Happy 96th to national treasure, B17 navigator, Dr. Tom Fitzpatrick! Tom survived 30 missions over Nazi occupied Europe. Would be great to show him wishes from around the globe! @WhiteHouse @POTUS @AVCupdate @WWIIMemorial @GarySiniseFound @AFmuseum – at Pennsylvania, USA
Pls never forget the enormity of sacrifice for our freedoms today. Pls also protect our national treasures, they protected our future 🇺🇸 @GarySiniseFound @WWIIMemorial @AVCupdate @WWIImuseum @MemorialDayPBS @JoeMantegna @johnorloff – at Bryn Mawr, PA
Carole Lohmeier retweeted
World War II veteran Dr. Tom Fitzpatrick reflects on the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day.
Dr. Fitzpatrick served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
#WWII #WW2 #WWII75 #VEDay #VEDay75 #WeRememberThem #GreatestGeneration #ThankYou
vimeo.com/415803309
Carole Lohmeier retweeted
10/13/1988 debate: @AnnCompton asks Bush & Dukakis who their heroes are, "point out to young Americans as figures who should inspire this country?"
Bush: "Fauci ...top doctor at NIH, working hard doing something about research on this disease of AIDS"
h/t @mschlapp via @bterris
Unfortunately, we can’t celebrate in person, so hoping to gather tweets to wish a very special & kind man, WWII B17 pilot (30 sorties) & Pearl H. survivor, LTC. Bill Bonelli, Happy 99th! Retweet :) @GarySiniseFound @AVCupdate @JointBasePHH @WWIIMemorial @tomhanks @johnorloff
Proud to see Bill recognized 💙98 years strong! Retweet so his story/relevance/contribution is never forgotten. Bill, B17 pilot & Pearl Harbor survivor, flew 30 missions (22 as squadron lead) over Nazi Europe. @AVCupdate @WWIImuseum @GarySiniseFound @JointBasePHH
Yesterday, we welcomed a decorated Pearl Harbor survivor, retired #ArmyAirCorps/@usairforce Lt. Col. William P. Bonelli to the Pentagon for a VIP tour.
Read the full story ➡️ go.usa.gov/xp7Rk
#WWII75 #KnowYourMil #DoDRemembers75
