DENVER — Earlier this year, 9NEWS meteorologist and U.S. Army reservist Sgt. Laurann Robinson traveled to Washington D.C. with some Colorado Vietnam-era veterans to see the memorials built in their honor. This week, 9NEWS is highlighting the dedication of those service members by sharing their stories.
U.S. Army veteran Mike Carr remembers the Vietnam War, and those who never made it home. Now, he's processing the trauma one step at a time.
Oftentimes when we hear veterans' stories of their days in uniform, we hear stories of loss. U.S. Navy veteran Maura Nelson shares the story of what she gained.
The first Rocky Mountain Honor Flight was in 2008. Since then, the chapter has made more than 45 trips with more than 1,000 World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans.
Top priority is given to the most senior heroes, as well as those who are terminally ill. According to the organization, it is estimated that fewer than 500,000 World War II veterans are alive today, with more than 500 passing away each day.