Explore how Forever Young Veterans grants wishes for military veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Hear heartwarming stories of honoring and healing veterans by taking them back to the places they fought, like Normandy. Learn about Black Rifle Coffee's mission to support veterans and the importance of Veterans Day. Find out how you can help sponsor World War II veterans to attend the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion.
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Forever Young Veterans focuses on honor and healing of WWII veterans through trips to places like Washington, D.C. and Normandy.
One memorable wish granted by Forever Young Veterans was reuniting a WWII veteran with his long-lost love after 75 years, which went viral.
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Granting Wishes for Veterans' Healing and Honor
Diane Hight founded Forever Young Veterans to grant small individual wishes to World War II veterans. However, they soon realized that these veterans were silently suffering and changed their mission to focus on honor and healing. Through trips to places like Washington, D.C. and Normandy, they have witnessed incredible healing and transformation in veterans' lives. By honoring these veterans, they begin to heal and find peace. The organization continues to grant wishes and is currently preparing for their 10th trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of the invasion, seeking support to sponsor veterans.
Reuniting Love and Celebrating Heroes
One of the most memorable wishes granted by Forever Young Veterans was reuniting KT Robbins with a young woman he fell in love with during World War II. With their help, they found her and arranged for them to meet after 75 years. This heartwarming love story went viral and touched people all over the world. As the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion approaches, Forever Young Veterans is seeking help to sponsor World War II and D-Day veterans to attend the commemoration event. Contributions made to the organization go towards honoring these heroes and supporting their journeys.
Diane Hight founded Forever Young Veterans in 2006. Her organization grants wishes for military veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. She has honored more than 2,600 veterans by taking them on military “Trips of Honor” to places like Washington DC, Pearl Harbor, Normandy, Italy, England, and Belgium.
To donate please visit: foreveryoungvets.org
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Black Rifle Coffee - Hear Clint’s story at https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/
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