There are 5 article(s) tagged Diane Hight:

• November 2022

  • Mid-South veterans detail their stories in new book

    The book provides an outlet for World War II veterans to discuss their experiences and raises money for the Forever Young Veterans nonprofit.

    By Toni Lepeska November 11, 2022

  • Collierville honors all who serve, remembers ‘forgotten war’

    Patriotic tunes, war stories and Tootsie Rolls were part of Collierville’s 14th celebration honoring those who served ahead of the Veterans Day holiday. 

    By Abigail Warren November 07, 2022

• November 2021

  • World War II veterans head to Pearl Harbor

    This week a group of 40 will board a plane and head to Hawaii. Many are traveling to seek closure and remember their comrades who fought for freedom.

    By Abigail Warren November 28, 2021

• December 2019

  • We honor Battle of the Bulge veterans on 75th anniversary

    Forever Young Senior Veterans returned 14 veterans, ages 93 to 102, to Belgium in September to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. On these Trips of Honor, the goal is to return the men to the exact locations where they fought.

    By Diane Hight December 16, 2019

• November 2019

  • Cross the civilian-military divide: Ask vets to tell their stories

    If you ask about their service, you will hear stories of great joy, great sorrow and lasting friendships. From this personal contact, you will know better the soul of the American soldier, sailor, airman or Marine.

    By Mike Ware November 11, 2019