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L.A. Weiser’s "An Extraordinary Life . . . Gone to the Dogs"
Written by John Stemple and originally posted on 20thCenturyAviationMagazine.com Irwin Stovroff, from Buffalo, New York, arrived in England during 1944 and one of his first operational missions took place on D-Day. Mr. Stovroff, born of Russian parents from Siberia, related to writer Lisa Weiser accounts of wartime life in Scotland and England and the daily encounters with death faced by…
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WLRN film tells stories of Florida Jews in the military
Sun-Sentinal, May 8, 2014 | By Johnny Diaz, Staff writer, 954-356-4939 “Jews in the Military” will be TV at 9 p.m. May 13, 18 and 29, WLRN-Ch. 17 in Fort Lauderdale-Miami and West Palm Beach TV markets In “A Call To Serve: Florida Jews and the Military,” retired… (Steve Waxman/Courtesy) A natural storyteller, Steve Waxman just had to share what…
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Veterans’ Service Dogs Receive Full Medical Insurance
January 30, 2014 By: Edie Lau For The VIN News Service Service dogs belonging to American military veterans are now covered by comprehensive private health insurance under a new arrangement by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A contract between the VA and the company Trupanion provides payment for care by licensed veterinarians of working service and guide dogs…
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Cesar’s Top 9 Holiday Tips for Dogs
Originally posted on CesarsWay.com 1. Tire your dog out before visiting or receiving holiday guests. Keep in mind that holiday visits are not typical visits. They may involve more heightened energy than normal, since often we haven’t seen these people in a while, and dog people have a tendency to get excited around others’ pets. Your dog is more likely…
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On this Veterans Day
Most Americans have never fought in a war, never smelled fear and ammunition in combat, never worried about being blown up by a roadside bomb. This Veterans Day, we as Americans need to remember those who fought for our country while we stayed safe, out of the crossfire. Please not to let this Veterans Day go past without participating in…
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An Ally in Healing
Some families have spent years living with the nightmares, depression and anger of a veteran’s PTSD, while desperately trying to find ways to cope. Others are just getting started. “When one person joins, the whole family serves” is a common saying among military personnel. Over two million children in the United States have had a parent deployed to active military…
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Friday, September 20, 2013 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day
We couldn’t let it go by without honoring two very special people, Irwin Stovroff, WWII, Ex-Pow, Founder and President of Vets Helping Heroes, and LT COL Melvin Pollack, US Air Force (ret.), Ex-POW and member of the Board of Directors. It is truly an honor to have you lead the VHH organization and thank you for your sacrifice and service.…
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
The calls come in from all over the country at all hours of the day. They come from active-duty vets in the field, and from vets trying to transition back into civilian life, Tell me how to get unstuck before I pull the trigger. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a reminder that mental health does not have…
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"A Gift of Life" – A Documentary
“The Gift of Life”, is the story of B-24 Bombardier, Lt. Irwin Stovroff, who survived being shot down and captured over Nazi occupied France, and his subsequent 13 months in a POW camp where he was isolated to be shot for being Jewish. Thankfully before that could happen, the camp was liberated by Russian Cossacks. After returning home, he was…
Read MoreThe Gold Coast Corvette Club – Car Show for a Cause
The 1st annual Gold Coast Corvette Club car show took place on Sept, 4th 2011 at the beautiful PGA National Resort and Spa. There were over 160 cars on display comprised of Corvettes, Rods and Customs. I think it’s safe to say that everyone VERY much enjoyed the 50's and 60's classic music that was played over the loudspeakers throughout…
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Vets Helping Heroes Visits Southeastern Guide Dogs
One of the programs Vets Helping Heroes supports is the “Paws for Patriots” program at Southeastern Guide Dogs located in Palmetto, Florida. Southeastern’s mission is to create and nurture a partnership between a visually impaired individual and a guide dog, facilitating life’s journey with mobility, independence and dignity. In 2003 one of their Board members, Bobby Newman, read about a…
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Reuben H. Fleet, the B-24 Bomber and a Generous Donation to Vets Helping Heroes
Last month, the Reuben H. Fleet Foundation donated $50,000 to Vets Helping Heroes. This money will go directly towards providing an injured veteran with a service dog for life. This generous grant award was allocated by fund management company, The San Diego Foundation, whose mission is to build and allocate charitable funds for the benefit of San Diegans. Founder of…
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