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CELEBRATION OF HEROES AMONG US:
A TRIBUTE TO OUR WORLD WAR II VETERANS
Our thrid annual veteran's day luncheon was held on November 12, 2012. We thank Scott Murray for being our Emcee and to the Victory Belles from Washington, D.C. for coming to perform.
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It was a very meaningful time for me because I remember so much about the war. I was a small child when D Day happened and I have been to Omaha Beach and the cemetery there. I cried then and I cried yesterday. You have to have been there to see how our poor servicemen were slaughtered trying to get up the beach. They were like sitting ducks to the Nazi’s. I can only imagine the horror of it. We should always be mindful of the sacrifice of life that was made for our freedom. Thank you so much for inviting me. I was very touched by the stories of the men who served. Betty Misko |
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Larua Leppert Accompanies Honor Flight To Washington D.C.
December 7, 2012 Read the Washington Post write-up on our own James Hardwick |
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67th Anniversary of V-J Day Celebrated
730 people were in attendance with 170 World War II Veterans
Daughters of World War II Celebrated the 67th Anniversary of V-J Day on August 14, 2012 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Two perspectives were given at the 2012 Celebrate the End of World War ll event held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Lt. Fiske Hanley, WW II Veteran and former Japanese POW, and Bob Nagase, a Japanese Kamikaze pilot were both highly trained and dedicated soldiers and sworn enemies in their youth. They told their story of how they came to cross paths many years after the end of the war. The program was moderated by Talmage Boston and Hanley hosted a book signing after the program.
We give special thanks to our sponsors World Affairs Council, Vtias Innovative Hospice Care and Frontiers of Flight Museum. Click here for more photos Channel 5 video |
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Thank you to Plano Pops
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Daughters partner with Dallas Holocaust Museum
Imagine Being German, Jewish and an American Soldier During the Holocaust Their existence was a well-kept secret. To this day, the exploits and strategic importance of the Ritchie Boys are virtually unknown. The Ritchie Boys were a group of young, mostly Jewish, mostly German and Austrian boys who had immigrated to the Community Partners: Monuments Men Foundation Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture The Daughters of WWII,
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Ritchie Boys Reception on June 21, 2012
Mr. Suijk (seated) was the longtime CEO of the Ann Frank House at the request of Otto Frank. His family also hid Jews during the Holocaust. Pictured with him from left: Mr. Waters - Liberator of Belsen, Preston Sanderson, and Mr. Binko - Liberator of Landsberg. |
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The 67th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (V-E day) was commemorated on May 9 with a special event presented by Daughters of World War II & the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education & Tolerance. V-E Day commemorates May 8, 1945 when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany. Liberators and Holocaust survivors shared the stage together for the first time |
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Iwo Jima Veterans Return after 67 years - March 8, 2012 CLICK HERE to see coverage by Channel 11 Two Iwo Jima veterans from North Texas, Clyde Jackson and John Huffhines, left to return to IWO Jima - the site of one of the fiercest and decisive battles of World War II - 67 years later. Supporters gathered on March 8 at DFW Airport to give them a send off and thank them for their service. The Japanese government allows Iwo Veterans and their families to visit the island one week out of the year to honor the close to 7,000 American men who perished during the battle. As the daughter of an Iwo Jima Marine, Laura Leppert will be joining them later in the week for the reunion. The trips for the veterans have been paid for by an anonymous donor. If you would like to greet them on their return the Flight Information follows: |
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IWO JIMA’S 67TH Anniversary Commemorated February 17, 2012 Daughters of World War II and Honor Flight DFW presented a special breakfast saluting those who fought on Iwo Jima along with World War II Veterans. |
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Daughters of World War II
Celebration of Heroes of a Bygone Era
11.11.11 Featuring Gen. John Singlaub Inaugural event for the Omni Hotel |
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Read what the Veterans said about the day "The day was awesome - I will never forget it..." Mr. Reno "Thanks for giving this old soldier one last hurrah..." Mr. Wilde "I did not get to ride in a Corvette.... I got to ride in a PORSCHE. I had so much fun and never waved so much in my life..." Mr. Belknap "I rode in a red Cadillac convertible. The day was tremendous. I am worn out but can't stop smiling..." Mr. Rogers "Thank you so much for all your team did to make Veterans Day special for my father-in-law and me. Wow! He won't stop telling people about it! He even called all his veteran friends in Puerto Rico to brag!" Mr. Tyminski "I don't want to go home because I don't want the day to end...I had my picture taken with a lot of kids, I enjoyed that the most..." Mr. Blatnik "My father-in-law talked and talked and talked - I did not think he would ever quit. My wife and I just listened and listened and listened. I think we were both shedding tears. He said he cried halfway through the parade route as he had no idea that people really cared and he was blessed to be part of the Parade..." Sheridan family "Did you see me in my uniform? I rode in a military jeep! I can't remember having so much fun. I loved seeing all the children and military. Thank you for doing this for us. I want to sign up for Honor Flight DFW..." Mr. Massey "I am humbled to have been honored in this way. All of the volunteers were so caring and seemed genuinely happy to be there. I did not realize so many people cared about what we did in WWII..." Mrs. LaCroix - U.S. Army Nursing Corps "I will gladly ride inside of, outside of, on top of, and underneath of any Corvette! Thanks for inviting me to the Veterans Day Parade..." Mr. Wilson |
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John and Kelley Murrell Foundation
Tom and Laura Leppert |
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Membership Coffee
A membership coffee was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at The Mayfair on Turtle Creek. Guest Speakers were Mary Lynn Swayze, Daughter of WWII & her father, Webster Tim Hughes, U.S. Navy, 1st Class Gunner's Mate Atlantic & Pacific Theater's, WWII.___________________________________________________________________ |
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66th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Thanks to everyone who made our event such a success! It was held on Saturday, February 19th at the Historic Majestic Theater. James Bradley, Author of the #1 National Bestseller Book, Flags of our Fathers was our featured speaker followed by a showing of “Sands of Iwo Jima” with John Wayne.
Allen Clark's Touching Article __________________________________________________
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Special Event Held for Members
Book signing with David Eisenhower On December 1, 2010, a coffee was held in the home of Mayor Tom and Laura Leppert featuring a program with David Eisenhower and an opportunity for book signing. Eisenhower was most gracious and presented a wonderful program for all to hear. |
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________________________________________________ Daughters of World War II Launch Organization by Honoring Veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2010
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On November 11, 2010 America honored its veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In Dallas, the day held special significance, as it marked the launch of a new national non-profit organization—Daughters of World War II.
On Veteran’s Day, November 11 in the Hall of State at Fair Park, the Daughters of World War II publicly launched its organization and honored 100 beloved World War II veterans at the inaugural luncheon. Daughters of World War II is founded by First Lady of Dallas, Laura Leppert, and Deborah B. Guerriero, both of whose fathers fought in WWII in Nagasaki, Japan.
At this inaugural event, the Daughters of WWII publicly launched its mission as a non-political volunteer women’s service and educational organization dedicated to promoting patriotism and preserving this crucial cornerstone of America’s and the world’s history.
Daughters of WWII presented the first “Allies for Freedom” Award to James "Maggie" Megellas, the most-decorated officer in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and paratrooper who was known for bravery in European battles, including the Battle of the Bulge. He has received a Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution national medal. Megellas wrote his memoir, All the Way to Berlin: A Paratrooper at War in Europe. He is serving as one of the four grand marshals of this year’s Veteran’s Day parade in Dallas.
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