Memorial Day is not just for long weekend getaways, parades, and picnics. It is a day when Americans come together and remember those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Washington Free Beacon interviewed five incredible veterans of World War II, all from the "Greatest Generation," and discussed what they think of Memorial Day. They shared their thoughts on the holiday, and their memories of the comrades with whom they served.
The Washington Free Beacon would like to thank the FairFax Military Retirement Center, where all five of the interviewed veterans currently live. The Beacon would also like to thank Colonel Frank Cohn, U.S. Army (Ret.), Colonel Chuck Hammaker, U.S. Army (Ret.), Lieutenant General Julius W. Becton, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), Major General George A. Rebh, U.S. Army (Ret.), Colonel Edward "Ned" Burr, U.S. Army (Ret.), Colonel William "Bill" DeGraf, U.S. Army (Ret.), and Colonel Frank "Foxy" Gregg, U.S. Army (Ret.) for taking the time to arrange this discussion and to share their thoughts with us.
