The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice that Americans have worn since World War I to honor those who served and died for our Country in all wars.
Most monuments to individual military figures proudly display the name of the honoree, but this New York monument refuse to acknowledge the man it was erected for. You can see it, less than 2 hours from Utica.
When Williams was in 8th grade, he had to drop out of school to help his family make ends meet and then he made the decision to enlist in the Army. This makes him one of the many soldiers to fight on the frontlines of D-Day.
Kindness can some from either side of the political aisle. At least, that's what voters proved to a 98-year-old World War II veteran in upstate New York.
Ed Heiland found a suitcase containing "military garrison caps, and dog tags, among other items" in a space in his New Hartford home. Now, Ed is looking to reunite the items with the rightful owners.