Veteran returns from visit to WWII museum
A World War II veteran who calls himself Bob returned Thursday from a trip to the World War II museum in Louisiana, arranged by the Gary Sinese Foundation. (Photo: WHEC)
A local war veteran got the chance to visit the World War II museum in New Orleans. It was a trip made possible by the Gary Sinese Foundation.
Seventy-five vets from Rochester alone took part. Bob was just one of many who had stories to share.
“They had German tanks and everything there, artillery — they had everything … and I didn’t even go through the whole thing,” he said. “A young lady took us through for the whole day. ‘Course, i gave her a nice hug and goodbye and everything — they were wonderful.”
During the summer, the Gary Sinese Foundation flies out teenagers interested in world history to accompany the vets.