WWII Vet Determined To Get Fellow Marine Recognized For His Ultimate Sacrifice
A local World War II veteran has dedicated his life's work to getting his former sergeant from the Battle of Iwo Jima recognized for saving his life during the war.
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A local World War II veteran has dedicated his life's work to getting his former sergeant from the Battle of Iwo Jima recognized for saving his life during the war.
They're wounded Iraq War veterans still suffering from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries, but they consider themselves fortunate to have survived the improvised explosives and mortar attacks that nearly took their lives.
Like so many teenagers in the '60s, Don Bowers went to Vietnam.
President Woodrow Wilson declared Nov. 11, 1919, as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I. Since then, it has been re-named Veterans Day.
Veterans Day is a time to pay respect to those who have served our country, both in the past and presently.
Veterans will have the opportunity to pick up some free meals around the area today.
The 95th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Pittsburgh gave many people an opportunity to say thank you to the men and women who have served their country in peacetime and in war.
If you're driving through Pittsburgh this weekend, expect some delays and major road closures.
The tour bus always goes quiet as the granite pillars and archways come into view along 17th Street in Washington D.C. An announcement from the tour guide breaks the silence and tells the old soldiers on board what they already know: They've arrived at the National World War II Memorial.
Pittsburgh has topped lists as one of the best places to live for several years – and it turns out it's no different for veterans.
Beaver County is reinforcing a law already on the books after complaints about flags being removed by cemetery workers too soon.
Generations of veterans passed through the heart of Pittsburgh, in the annual Veterans Day Parade.
The Veterans Day Parade is a tradition.
With Veterans Day events being held all across the area today, some are quite small, while others fill entire banquet halls.
Veterans Day Events Around the Pittsburgh area.
Today is Veterans Day, and dozens of restaurants are offering free meals and discounts to active-duty soldiers and veterans.
Jones has reported on the impact of war in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. She has spent time in Afghanistan with US soldiers.
If you're a veteran, you'll be able to get lots of discounts on Veterans Day!
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is known just as well for his long hair as he is for his moves on the football field. But he's now announced that he will cut his hair, all for a good cause.
We're hosting Warriors At Your Service on Friday, November 8 in the 84 Lumber Theater. Find out how WWP can help injured service members.
When the soldiers and sailors shipped out for World War II, many women enlisted, too. Not in the Army or the Navy, but in the WACS and the WAVES. Those were the service organizations that cared for the wounded coming back home. One of those women was Virginia Forsythe-Rye.
The family of a Marine from Emsworth, who was killed in Iraq, is establishing a 5K run and walk in his memory. The proceeds are going to help wounded Marines and their families.
The family of a Marine from Emsworth, who was killed in Iraq, is establishing a 5K run in his memory.
When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to Captain Sean Parnell, local vet and author of "Outlaw Platoon," about Veterans Day and how we should treat returning vets.
Video captured the moments after a fire broke out at 380 Auction and Discount Warehouse in Westmoreland County.
Threats over local scanner channels are still being investigated as Mayor O'Connor spoke to students about eradicating hate on Monday morning.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
A Pitcairn man has been arrested on DUI charges in connection with a crash that authorities said killed one of his passengers and injured another.
One bus driver with the Butler Area School District is getting a special honor for more than three decades of service.
Video captured the moments after a fire broke out at 380 Auction and Discount Warehouse in Westmoreland County.
Threats over local scanner channels are still being investigated as Mayor O'Connor spoke to students about eradicating hate on Monday morning.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A Pitcairn man has been arrested on DUI charges in connection with a crash that authorities said killed one of his passengers and injured another.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Melanie Taylor from 100.7 Star’s “Bubba Show” joins us to talk about Lisa from Blackpink visiting Punch the monkey and more.
The Lindsay Theater's Josh Axelrod joins us with some Oscar predictions and the latest theater news from Sewickley.
And look who is joining Heather and Ron in the kitchen: it's Pim again.
Pim Neill is trying to set a record for the most Girl Scout cookies sold. She stopped by to give us an update on her goal, and she ended up with two or 200 new best friends!
Boaz makes his final stop of the day, talking to SHLY Deck & Fence to learn about patio covers and maybe win himself a truck?
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The Steelers reportedly traded for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and signed defensive back Jamel Dean.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Trevor Zegras scored the only goal of the shootout to help the Flyers defeat the Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
Evgeni Malkin has been suspended for five games for slashing Rasmus Dahlin during the Penguins-Sabres game on Thursday.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Lewis Hine has been called the father of documentary photography, and for the next few weeks, you can see a selection of his work. Boaz is at The Frick Pittsburgh with more.
What a day to get out for a walk or run. First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours has your forecast for the rest of the week.
Threats over local scanner channels are still being investigated as Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor spoke to students about eradicating hate on Monday morning. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman shares more.
The team behind Slice on Broadway has opened up a new Italian restaurant in Carnegie called Lucatino, just in time for National Meatball Day.
What’s the deal with daylight saving time? Ron Smiley spills the tea on how the sun savings affects our bodies and what would happen if we didn’t spring forward.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
