From now until Veterans Day, Voice of OC will publish a special series in our opinion section that showcases the heroic actions of Orange County veterans who received the highest honors bestowed upon soldiers who served in combat.
Tag: Veterans Day
Posted inBrea, Countywide, Top Stories
Vietnam Veteran Gary Colletti Keeps Serving Fifty Years On
Gary Colletti left Vietnam in 1965, but the war hasn’t left him. He now helps fellow vets receive the benefits they have coming to them.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
60 Years Later, Korean War Vets Share Their Memories of Service
One was among the first to complete a mission behind enemy lines in North Korea. The other served stateside, helping amputees put their lives back together.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
OC Veterans Memorial Could Finally Become Reality
After decades of frustration, veterans are optimistic that with help from organized labor a countywide memorial and museum will be built.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
A Silver Star, a Purple Heart but Still No Benefits
Daniel Foster, who returned a hero after tours in Iraq and
Afghanistan, is facing foreclosure because the Department of
Veterans Affairs hasn’t approved his application for benefits.
