Onboard USS Valley Forge at the start of the war. James Pride grew up in Florida but often moved around the south to Alabama and Georgia. Like many of his generation, he grew up during the Great Depression and WWII. As a young man, he worked various part-time jobs to...
Paul Hermes enlisted in the Navy and served during WWII and Korea. Paul Hermes was born and raised in Philadelphia. He was the first generation of his family to be born here in the country. Paul understands sacrifices and so did his parents who immigrated from Germany...
98 Year-old WWII veteran a beloved man in his community. Robert Bancker Iadeluca served in the Army during WWII from 1942 until 1946. He was in the infantry and rose to the rank of First Sergeant. During is active duty, he was stationed in England, France, Belgium,...
Master Sergeant (ret) USMC 1955-1978. Molly Brook, president and co-founder of Hero’s Bridge, knows about life and service. Her father, Raymond E. Gustin served a total of 23 years in the US Marine Corps; two tours in Vietnam (from 1965-1966 and again from 1968-1969)....
Paul Hermes enlisted in the Navy and served during WWII and Korea. Paul Hermes was born and raised in Philadelphia. He was the first generation of his family to be born here in the country. Paul understands sacrifices and so did his parents who immigrated from Germany...
