World War II

Remembering the life of World War II Pearl Harbor Veteran Jack Holder

At the age of 18, Jack Holder enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After completing boot camp and Aviation Machinist Mate training, he was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii as a Patrol Bomber Y squadron member. Although idyllic initially, his assignment turned to chaos when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Holder jumped …

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Veterans Day Online Broadcast Will Feature Seven Veterans

Due to COVID-19, the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade is moving to an online program.  The program will air at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11th, typically the same time and day that the parade kicks off.  During the online program, Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV), which hosts the parade, will present the seven “Honor Our Heroes” winners …

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