Jerry Hecht’s service journey began shortly after graduating from the University of Cincinnati Pharmacy College in 1952. Eager to contribute to the defense of our great nation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. His dedication and commitment quickly propelled him through the ranks, and he completed Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, followed […]
News Release | For Immediate Release For information contact: Paula Pedene, 480-772-2934; Paula@Pedene.com Phoenix, AZ – When we realize that only one percent of our population currently serves in the military, and only nine percent are military veterans, it can give us room for pause as we think about our freedom. It’s partly why the Phoenix Veterans
Amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County, there are seven who will have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade set for Friday, November 11th, on the streets of Phoenix. The selectees were chosen from a pool of candidates submitted by community members. The winners are: World War
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Phoenix, AZ – The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade is marching on in 2021! Due to the pandemic, the Parade became an online celebration in 2020. This year, parade organizers plan to return to the streets. One of the highlights of this special event is the selection of the Veteran’s Grand Marshals. Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) now
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At Honoring America’s Veteran’s, our mission is to help our veterans heal by displaying our gratitude and respect. We do this through recognition events like the annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Due to COVID-19, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade for 2020 will move virtual, to meet public safety guidelines.
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Francis (Frank) Doherty was born May 21, 1928, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Doherty enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 during World War II and was given a non-combat assignment. He returned to Detroit and pursued a degree at the University of Detroit, until he was called back to active
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Mel Brody enlisted in the United States Navy in 1951 when he was 18 years old, hoping to be stationed with his big brother, who had been recalled to active duty in support of the Korean conflict. His brother Aaron also served in the Navy during World War II, spending weeks in a life raft
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We are so grateful for our friends at KTAR, who are running a series of features on the eight Veteran Grand Marshals for the 2016 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. In this second installment, click HERE to hear from Korean War Grand Marshal Bill Kummer, whose amazing military career earned him an array of medals. We
