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WWII POW son to share Bataan Death March story in Springfield
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (51+ words) Springfield News-Leader WWII POW son to share Bataan Death March story in Springfield Eirik Rosendahl is expected to share his father's experiences as a Bataan Death March survivor during a presentation at the Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks....
Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks hosts Ken Bristow on March 14
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (187+ words) Springfield News-Leader Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks hosts Ken Bristow on March 14 Ken Bristow, who as a young English boy grew up hiding in air raid shelters in World War II, will be the featured speaker March 14 at…...
Denny Whayne's daughter fulfills promise, installs monument honoring his public service
9+ mon, 22+ hour ago (578+ words) As former Springfield City Councilman Dennis "Denny" Whayne was being laid to rest in Lincoln Cemetery three years ago, his daughter made a silent promise. Chrystie Whayne-Harris vowed to return with a headstone that honored what the longtime public servant…...
Veterans welcomed home after Honor Flight with massive crowd, music, water cannon salute
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) A crowd approaching 2, 000 greeted 81 veterans at a "Welcome Home" event at the Springfield-Branson National Airport the evening of Wednesday, May 28. Honor Flight of the Ozarks organizers say this is the largest crowd that has welcomed the veterans in several years....