If you don’t know a veteran, you’ve got 24 hours to find one. They’re remarkable folks, who served the U.S. in some capacity and Wednesday is Veterans Day. It’s the day when the country takes time to appreciate the sacrifices made by those serving in the military. The weather forecast calls for the possibility of showers for the Dallas Veterans Day Parade, but what’s a … [Read more...] about Wednesday Belongs To A Very Special Group Of People
Daughters of World War II
Laura Leppert Rallies The Daughters Of World War II As Veterans Day Approaches
There’s no greater evangelist for the Daughters of World War II group in Dallas than Laura Leppert, the nonprofit’s president and co-founder. The wife of former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert comes alive talking about sacrifices made by members of the Greatest Generation, especially those living in North Texas. Just now Laura is excited about the Daughters’ event, scheduled for … [Read more...] about Laura Leppert Rallies The Daughters Of World War II As Veterans Day Approaches
Daughters of World War II Luncheon Nearing Sellout
Literally bumped into Laura "Former First Lady of Dallas" Leppert at the Dallas Historical luncheon today and she reported that Friday's Daughters of World War II luncheon was close to being a sellout.So, if you're worried about picking between The Salvation Army Luncheon at the Anatole and the Daughters, don't worry your furrowed little brow.Organizers absolutely promise two … [Read more...] about Daughters of World War II Luncheon Nearing Sellout
Heroic Faces Lined With Honor
Faces are quite telling. Last Thursday an assembly of remarkable faces were present at the Hall of State for a luncheon saluting veterans by the Daughters of World War II. Faces like Harry Kabler's (pictured left with emcee Scott Murray) were aged with lines. Their eyes still glistened. Their hair was gray or silver. Some wore ribboned medals on their chests; some just brought … [Read more...] about Heroic Faces Lined With Honor
Dallas First Lady Laura Leppert To Launch Daughters Of World War II On Veteran’s Day
From Pearl Harbor in 1941 until V-J Day in 1945, the United States was involved in warfare in both Europe and Pacific. Those were days when communications between soldiers and families were sparse,troop conditions were tough and new technology introduced weapons including the atomic bomb. Tom Brokaw described the men and women of this time as members of the "greatest … [Read more...] about Dallas First Lady Laura Leppert To Launch Daughters Of World War II On Veteran’s Day