Our Rich History: Revisiting NKY’s role in WWII, and end of war in Europe 80 years ago
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Billy Reed: Remembering day that ‘shall live in infamy’ — and ramifications that can still be felt
Somewhere in the late 1970s, I was introduced to Blackie Sherrod, the sportswriting legend of all Texans except those who…
Our Rich History: Paul W. Tibbets Jr., the ‘butterfly effect,’ and the end of World War II
Part 8 of our series on the 75th anniversary of the closing stages of World War II and Part 39…
Our Rich History: Ludlow War Heroes forgotten no longer; 900 served but 27 did not return home
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Part 2 of a continuing series on the 75th anniversary of the closing…
Honor Flight allows WWII Marine veteran to visit memorials in Washington D.C., reflect on service
By: Brenna Clayton Special to the NKyTribune One of 70 veterans honored on an Honor Flight departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky…
Former Independence mayor and WWII veteran Marion Schadler dies; visitation is tonight
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Four local WWII veterans will share their stories at Boone County Public Library on Pearl Harbor Day
On Wednesday, December 7, the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, four local WWII veterans will share their remarkable stories at…
WWII vet, attorney John H. Klette, Jr. earned Silver star, continues to serve his community at 97
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Decorated WWII B-17 bomber pilot John H. Klette, Jr. was 24-years-old when he enlisted to…
Bromley’s Caleb Maurer, 15, ‘Young Marine of Year,’ participated in ‘Reunion of Honor’ in Guam, Iwo Jima
Young Marines SgtMaj Caleb Maurer, 15, of Bromley, a freshman at Dixie Heights High School, recently returned from a trip…
Our Rich History: A look back at New Year’s 1916 — and threads that connect us (Let there be Peace)
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune New Year’s Eve, 1916. Europe was engulfed in the Great War, which since…
In the skies above Normandy, WWII veteran Bob Williams saw two historical jumps in a lifetime
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Contributor The year was 1942, and Bob Williams was ready to serve his country. “The post…
Area’s four vets who attended 70th anniversary of V-E Day surprised, honored, inspired — had great time
By Juli Hale Special to NKyTribune As generations of people turned their eyes to the past for the 70th anniversary…