FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

The Greatest Generations Foundation is profoundly saddened by the passing of several key figures whose unwavering vision, unwavering dedication, and exceptional leadership were pivotal in the establishment of our organization. Their contributions have left an indelible mark on our legacy, which will continue to inspire and guide us for generations to come.

  • Micky GANITCH

    Born in 1919, a Pennsylvania native, served on the USS Pennsylvania during Pearl Harbor and 22 WWII battles.

  • Wilson COLLWELL

    Born in Hazel, Kentucky, joined the US Army and witnessed war horrors in Normandy, Holland, and Germany.

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  • Joe SCIDA

    A Pennsylvania native born in 1925, served as a Coxswain during the crucial Normandy D-Day invasion.

  • Lucky MCGINTY

    Born in Philadelphia in 1923, trained as a waist-gunner and completed 29 bombing missions in Europe with the 95th.

  • Clayton NATTIER

    Born in Concordia, KS, joined the US Army Air Corps as a B-17 Pilot with the 306th Bomb Group. POW.

  • John CIPOLLA

    Born in Rochester, NY, drafted into the US Army and served with the 501st PIR, 101st Airborne Division in Normandy.

  • Joseph REILLY

    Born in Wisconsin, drafted into the US Army with the 501st PIR and 101st Airborne Division in major European battles.

  • Arthur MEYERS

    Chicago native, youngest of eleven brothers, he was a navigator with the 446th Bomb Group in Bungay, England.

  • Donald COBB

    Born in Evansville, IN, rendered his service in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Murphy during the pivotal DDAY invasion.

  • Eugene DEIBLER

    Born in North Carolina, saw intense combat during the D-Day as a member of the 501st PIR, 101st Airborne Division.

  • Robert FERNANDEZ

    Born in California, served on the USS Curtiss during the Pearl Harbor attack when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.

  • Thomas KILKER

    Born in Holyoke, MA, served as the second glider pilot in Normandy as part of the 437th Troop Carrier Group.

  • Floyd WIGFIELD

    Born in Cumberland, Maryland, he served his country as a member of the 4th Infantry on Utah Beach during DDAY.

  • Thomas BRADLEY

    Born in Monticello, Georgia, he joined the US. Army, before transferring to the 3104 QM Service Company.

  • Stuart HEDLEY

    Born in Palm Beach, FL, a Pearl Harbor survivor has served in the Navy for twenty years during World War II and Korea.

  • Harold ANGLE

    Born in PA, fought with the 28th Infantry Division in the fierce German resistance in Northern France.

  • Homer GOODMAN

    Born in Colorado, drafted into the US Army Air Corps and served 26 missions with the 100th Bomb Group.

  • Greg MELIKIAN

    Born in NY, served as a radio operator, during the pivotal role in the unconditional surrender of Germany in 1945.

“Although they may have passed away, their legacy will endure, woven into the very fabric of our ongoing endeavors.”

— Timothy DAVIS, Founder

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