Special dates
WWII hero gets honorary doctorate at FAU
Irwin Stovroff, a World War II hero, received an honorary doctorate from Florida Atlantic University. (submitted photo, FPG) Watch the video The well-known twinkle in his eye was working overtime before Irwin Stovroff got to do something he never did before at 92. “I’m still making news,” he said, jokingly, wearing academic garb before joining…
Read MoreIn Boca, three generations of veterans recount their experiences
By Anne Geggis, Sun Sentinel 11/12/14 Kathy Champion, Mel Pollack and Irwin Stovroff Across three generations from three different conflicts, the human toll paid when countries send their young men and women to fight was described in blood-drenched detail. For Veteran’s Day, a pilot from World War II, another from Vietnam and a civilian affairs officer…
Read MoreIrwin Stovroff Visits Normandy 70 Years Later
Irwin became the American Veteran Air Force “Rock Star” of Normandy and I grew muscles pushing him around in his aluminum wheel chair. Irwin’s Doris and my wife, Barbara were thrilled to see the joy Irwin experienced during the entire trip. We spent 3 days in Paris showing Irwin the best sites and food followed…
Read MoreOn this Veterans Day
Most Americans have never fought in a war, never smelled fear and ammunition in combat, never worried about being blown up by a roadside bomb. This Veterans Day, we as Americans need to remember those who fought for our country while we stayed safe, out of the crossfire. Please not to let this Veterans Day…
Read MoreFriday, September 20, 2013 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day
We couldn’t let it go by without honoring two very special people, Irwin Stovroff, WWII, Ex-Pow, Founder and President of Vets Helping Heroes, and LT COL Melvin Pollack, US Air Force (ret.), Ex-POW and member of the Board of Directors. It is truly an honor to have you lead the VHH organization and thank you…
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